Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey is a charming town on the banks of the River Spey at the edge of the Cairngorms. Defined by its granite buildings and tree-lined squares, it is an ideal base for exploring the whisky region's distilleries, riverside woodlands and local galleries, with Loch Ness and Aviemore also within easy reach.

Coach tours
2
From
£649
Next departure
15 Mar 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Escape to Grantown-on-Spey for a relaxing coach getaway. Nestled on the banks of the River Spey at the edge of the Cairngorms, this charming town is known for its handsome grey-granite buildings and peaceful, tree-lined squares. It's the perfect home base for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Speyside and its world-famous whisky region.

Whether you fancy a gentle stroll through riverside woodlands, a wander through local galleries, or a trip to nearby distilleries and castles, there is so much to see. With Aviemore, Loch Ness, and the wildlife of the Cairngorms all within easy reach, you'll have plenty of adventures at your fingertips. Take a look at our coach holidays to Grantown-on-Spey and let us take care of the driving.

2 tours visiting Grantown-on-Spey

  1. Loch Ness

    Loch Ness and Inverness for Solo Travellers

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Inverness, Perth, Strathpeffer, Grantown-on-Spey, Wells +1 more

    • Day 3 · Grantown-on-Spey At Leisure or Optional Strathpeffer Excursion Spend a relaxing day at leisure in Grantown-on-Spey, or choose an optional excursion to the historic Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer, set beneath Ben Wyvis at the head of the Peffery Valley. If you join the excursion…
    • Day 4 · Speyside Centre Strathspey Railway and Speyside Centre Head into the Cairngorms National Park to Aviemore, where you will step aboard the Strathspey Railway for a nostalgic train ride through mountain scenery, passing through Boat of Garten and Broomhill. The day also…
    • +1 more day here
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 15 Mar 2027
    • 6 dates

    from £649

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  2. Loch Ness

    Spirit of the Highlands & Cairngorm Reindeer Experience

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Aviemore, Inverness, Grantown-on-Spey

    • Day 3 · Grantown-on-Spey At Leisure or Optional Excursion to Inverness and Loch Ness Spend a relaxed day at your own pace, perhaps exploring Grantown-on-Spey with its traditional high street and handsome Georgian architecture. Alternatively, you can choose to join an optional excursion heading to…
    • Day 4 · Speyside Centre Strathspey Heritage Railway & the Speyside Centre Step back in time this morning on the Strathspey Heritage Railway. Travelling from Aviemore by restored vintage steam or diesel train, you will follow the River Spey through the Cairngorms on a nostalgic twenty-mile…
    • +1 more day here
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 31 May 2027
    • 4 dates

    from £649

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Grantown-on-Spey, by departure month.

  1. Oct No tours
  2. Nov No tours
  3. Dec No tours
  4. Jan No tours
  5. Feb No tours
  6. Mar 1 tour from £649
  7. Apr No tours
  8. May 1 tour from £649
  9. Jun No tours
  10. Jul 1 tour from £659

Places of Interest

Speyside Centre

The Speyside Centre is a garden centre in the Cairngorms between Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore. Visitors can explore heather gardens, spot wildlife, and browse the gift shop. The site specialises in a vast variety of heather and features an on-site restaurant famous for its traditional clootie dumpling.

Located at Skye of Curr near Dulnain Bridge, the Speyside Centre (or Speyside Heather Centre) is nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms between Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore. Established in the early 70s and rebuilt following a fire a few years back, it has become one of Strathspey's biggest garden centres and a favorite stop for people touring the Highlands. As the name suggests, it specializes in heather, offering a massive variety of Scotland's most famous moorland plant.

Beyond the plants and garden supplies, guests can wander through the heather gardens, spot some wildlife, or browse the gift shop. The on-site restaurant serves traditional fare all day and is especially famous for its own recipe of clootie dumpling, a classic Scottish steamed pudding. With its blend of gardening, shopping, and hearty food in a beautiful setting, it's a perfect place to relax during a trip through the Highlands.

Grantown-on-Spey coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Grantown-on-Spey cost?

Coach holidays visiting Grantown-on-Spey start from £649 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Grantown-on-Spey?

The coach holidays visiting Grantown-on-Spey last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Grantown-on-Spey depart?

Upcoming departures run from March 2027 to October 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Grantown-on-Spey?

Tours visiting Grantown-on-Spey are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

Aviemore

Aviemore

Aviemore is a lively hub in the Cairngorms National Park. This Highland paradise is ideal for exploring pine forests, peaks and lochs. Visitors can ride the Cairngorm mountain railway, visit local reindeer or board the Strathspey Railway steam train. The town also serves as a convenient base for trips to Inverness and Loch Ness.
Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer is a genteel Victorian spa village tucked into the hills of the northern Highlands. Once famed for its healing waters, it retains handsome pavilions, grand hotels and a restored spa, set amid wooded walks and mountain scenery. Explore the Highland Museum of Childhood, follow woodland trails to viewpoints, and use it as a peaceful base for touring Inverness, Loch Ness and the far north.
Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is a village on the southern shores of Loch Ness in the Highlands. Visitors come to watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal's flight of locks, cruise the water, or search for the loch's famous resident. It serves as an ideal base for exploring the Great Glen, with nearby Inverness and Fort William easily accessible.
Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Pitlochry is a charming Highland town in the heart of Perthshire, surrounded by forests, lochs and mountains. Watch salmon leap at the dam fish ladder, enjoy a show at the Festival Theatre, sample malt at its distilleries and stroll pretty streets of Victorian shops. With scenic walks, the Pass of Killiecrankie and Loch Faskally close by, Pitlochry is a picture-perfect base for a scenic Scottish coach tour.

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