Orton Estate

Name: Orton Estate
Address: Orton Estate, Fochabers, IV327, GB
Telephone: +441343880240
Price range: ££
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Comfortably furnished, family-friendly cottages and farmhouses in the Spey Valley, the heart of malt whisky country, in northeast Scotland.
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Situated in the heart of Malt Whisky country on the River Spey, Orton Estate and its enchanting holiday cottages lie between the dramatic glens of the Cairngorm National Park to the South, and the beautiful beaches of the Moray Firth to the North. It is the perfect base for friends and families of all ages to enjoy a holiday or short break throughout the year

26/10/2024

Mains of Orton looking so beautiful in the autumn sunshine, with a garden filled with seasonal treasure (conkers) and spectacular views 🧡
A perfect property for autumnal family gatherings; experience the special beauty of Orton….leafy walks from the door right to the river, views of golden stubble fields, a game of conkers in the garden and warming hot chocolate next to a roaring open fire… autumn is beautifully bliss at Orton! 🍂

24/10/2024

Embracing the beauty of the riverbank 🍂 today in the fabulous sunshine! This majestic oak stands tall; at lower cairnty it’s leaves transforming into pretty shades of gold and red. Nature’s artistry never ceases to amaze.

21/10/2024

As the winds 💨 subside from the first named storm of the season ‘Ashley’ and we tidy up the debris, it’s another mild breezy autumn 🍂 day on the estate…gorgeous colours and beautiful blue sky and sunshine…not a storm cloud left in sight!!
🍁 🌾👨‍🌾❤️🚜

17/10/2024

28/09/2024

🌿🌱🕊️Our wild bird plant areas have been looking fabulous in recent weeks and as we head into autumn our hedgerows are full of blackberries, wild raspberries and elderberries too! 🌱
Did you know that adding **wild bird-friendly plants** to your farm or garden can boost biodiversity even in the smallest of areas. We have seen an abundance of pollinators, butterflies and birds across the summer. 🦋🐝

Some popular plants to consider are:

🌻 **Sunflowers** – Seed-packed and a favorite of finches and sparrows! 🌻

🌾 **Millet & Sorghum** – Grain-loving birds like quails and doves flock to these! 🐦

🍇 **Berries** (Elderberry, Serviceberry) – A sweet treat for robins and bluebirds. 🍇

🌸 **Wildflowers** – Attract pollinators while feeding birds with seeds! 🌼

🍀 **Native Grasses & Clover** – Shelter, seeds, and insect food all in one! 🌱

Planting for birds is a great way to support nature and help gardens and farms thrive!
Have you planted anything in your garden to support the birds this year? 💚 .

24/09/2024

🌾Harvest Season 🌾 at Orton…a little later than last year and the weather today is 💦 but this footage was taken late last week…when the sun was shining and the air was warm!!
There is beauty, efficiency and great skill involved in harvest…such a joyful time of year! 🌾 so we thought we’d show it to you from a different angle!!
With thanks to the hard work of the farmers who make it happen!!

16/09/2024

It’s an incredibly special moment to catch your first Salmon 🎣🐟 but when it’s your first day fly fishing on the Spey THAT is an exhilarating and truly memorable experience!!
While fishing can take time to master, landing a salmon on your fist day feels like a stroke of good fortune, a wonderful confidence boost and a fabulous sense of achievement…making it the beginning of a new passion and the start of many future fishing adventures!!
Congratulations George 👏👏👏 12lb from ‘Wee pool’
Did you catch a Salmon on your first day fly fishing?

23/08/2024

🌾 Fields of Gold: The Beauty of Ripening Barley 🌾

As summer winds down, our barley fields are turning into seas of gold.

Each stalk, once a vibrant green, now shimmers in the sunlight, signaling the upcoming harvest. This is nature at its finest—hard work and patience transforming into the promise of a bountiful yield.

Here’s to the golden days ahead, a great harvest and to the hard work of the farmers who make it all possible! 🌾🌞

19/08/2024

We had an opportunity to explore the walled garden at Orton House last week and thought we would share some images of the beautiful planting, flowers and abundance of fruit, located at the heart of the estate…a real labour of love for all involved!

13/08/2024

Summer holidays are all about making memories that last a lifetime and Orton is the perfect place to stay, relax and make the most of the area…just a short distance from the beautiful Moray coastline and fantastic local facilities to keep everyone happy and entertained!
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06/08/2024

Every season at Orton has magical qualities, but when the Spring Barley starts to turn yellow, the sun shines and the barley moves like a golden ocean in a summer breeze there is perhaps no better place to be!

30/07/2024

A stunning day to be in the barley fields ‘wild oat roguing’…this is the process of removing by hand small patches of wild oats from our maturing barley fields to ensure a quality crop! 💛

22/07/2024

We thought it would be fun to share a few photos of the Estate Team from last week…we don’t often have an opportunity to be together, but we gathered for a group lunch on Friday.
This was the end of Oli’s work experience at Orton and an opportunity to say goodbye to Douglas;
who has been a valued member of the team for the last few years.
We laughed and ate cake…what better way to spend a Friday lunchtime!! 🍰

17/07/2024

🚨 Important Update for all River Spey Anglers! 🚨

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Fish Handling and Photography Guidelines. 🎣🐟

These guidelines have been created in collaboration with Spey ghillies and are a crucial step forward in our efforts to protect Spey Atlantic salmon, an endangered species facing increasing scrutiny.

Please take a moment to view and download the guidelines here: 👉 https://riverspey.org/news/new-fish-handling-and-photography-guidelines-for-the-river-spey/

Starting today, 15th July, our fishing reports, website, and social media channels will only feature images that comply with these guidelines. Please keep this in mind when taking and sending in images.

Help spread the word by sharing this post. Thank you for your help in protecting our precious salmon.🙏

📸 Photo: Lewis Webb, Gordon Castle Fishings

02/07/2024

** JOB OPPORTUNITY **
We are looking for a new grounds person to be part of our talented Grounds and Maintenance team…if you are interested in this full-time role please apply directly to [email protected] telling us a little about yourself and attach a CV!

25/06/2024

A day to remember for Nick Jones last week with a 17lb beauty out of The Turn pool on Lower Orton Beat 🎣 the weather was bright that day and much warmer than in recent weeks.
Congratulations! 🎣🌟

19/06/2024

Mains of Orton is situated in the heart of the estate with views overlooking fields of barley and mature trees. It has an elevated location and a south westerly sun room which provides a perfect haven from the everyday hustle and bustle. With walks from the door, you can relax in nature, with a stroll down to the river, explore the estate or simply relax soaking up the view!

17/06/2024

The weather is set to improve this week becoming drier and warmer…which is very welcome after the deluge of rain over the weekend!! So why not get out and about…explore some of what Speyside has to offer and make the most of the lighter evenings this week!

09/06/2024

Congratulations to Stuart Waring, Bill Cooper, Colin Willis and Paul Still who shared these fantastic pictures from their week’s fishing at Orton.
These beautiful spring salmon were caught in Couperee, Wee Pool and Upper Cairnty across the week with a 13 LB beauty from Couperee for the party leader Stuart!

30/05/2024

We are celebrating with Adam Slater this week who caught this gorgeous 12lb beauty from ‘Wee pool’ which has been quite productive lately!!
This is extra special as it is Adam’s first Salmon from the River Spey! This will be a day he doesn’t forget!! .
Congratulations Adam! 🎣 👏👏👏

26/05/2024

Garbity Cottage is one of our cosy holiday properties perfectly located for exploring Speyside!
With a unique kitchen/diner, a cosy lounge, two bedrooms, a bath room and shower room it is packed with rural charm. Tucked away down a quiet country track, with lots of walking opportunities from the door; it is a fabulous hideaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!
For more information and availability take a look at our website:
www.ortonholidaycottages.com

22/05/2024

The Lower Hut looking splendid in the sunshine yesterday…such a beautiful location overlooking ‘Junction’ and ‘Turn’ 🎣

17/05/2024

The weather this week has been so welcome…summer feels just around the corner!
Just look at the beautiful rhododendrons in full bloom…the river bank is really looking quite stunning! 💜

13/05/2024

Congratulations to Richard Pulleyn this morning who landed this stunning fresh 19lb silver bar 🎣 from Upper Cairnty!
I think Richard’s smile says it all!! 👏👏👏

08/05/2024

A walk through the forests and along the riverbank and paths of Orton in Spring is blissful!
Just now we have an abundance of Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) it’s heady sweet smell is a giveaway on certain paths!! We are also enjoying a bounty of blossom, a colour splash from the gorse and the Berberis (an evergreen plant that creates perfect wildlife-friendly habitats) is spectacular!
We are also leaving some areas of the riverbank untouched so that the pollinators thrive!!

Address

Orton Estate
Fochabers
IV327

Telephone

+441343880240

Website

http://www.ortonholidaycottages.com/

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Walk with us…nothing beats the peace of walking through the woods in autumn 🍂 The sound of leaves crunching underfoot, a gentle breeze and the river flowing gently beside you. Nature’s seasonal beauty at its finest! 🍂 . #autumnvibes🍁 #naturewalk #fallfoliage #riverside #riverspey #ortonestate #visitmorayspeyside #ortonestateholidays

🌿🌱🕊️Our wild bird plant areas have been looking fabulous in recent weeks and as we head into autumn our hedgerows are full of blackberries, wild raspberries and elderberries too! 🌱 . Did you know that adding **wild bird-friendly plants** to your farm or garden can boost biodiversity even in the smallest of areas. We have seen an abundance of pollinators, butterflies and birds across the summer. 🦋🐝 Some popular plants to consider are: 🌻 **Sunflowers** – Seed-packed and a favorite of finches and sparrows! 🌻 🌾 **Millet & Sorghum** – Grain-loving birds like quails and doves flock to these! 🐦 🍇 **Berries** (Elderberry, Serviceberry) – A sweet treat for robins and bluebirds. 🍇 🌸 **Wildflowers** – Attract pollinators while feeding birds with seeds! 🌼 🍀 **Native Grasses & Clover** – Shelter, seeds, and insect food all in one! 🌱 Planting for birds is a great way to support nature and help gardens and farms thrive! . Have you planted anything in your garden to support the birds this year? 💚 . #SustainableFarming #ortonestate #WildlifeFriendly #BirdLovers #FarmLife #Biodiversity #EcoFriendly #RegenerativeAgriculture #regenerativeagriculturemasterclass

🌾Harvest Season 🌾 at Orton…a little later than last year and the weather today is 💦 but this footage was taken late last week…when the sun was shining and the air was warm!! . There is beauty, efficiency and great skill involved in harvest…such a joyful time of year! 🌾 so we thought we’d show it to you from a different angle!! . With thanks to the hard work of the farmers who make it happen!! . #ortonestate #barleyharvest #harvest2024 #farminglife #barleyfields #farm #combineharvester #droneagriculture #barleygrowers #agriculturedaily

A stunning day to be in the barley fields ‘wild oat roguing’…this is the process of removing by hand small patches of wild oats from our maturing barley fields to ensure a quality crop! 💛 . . #OrtonEstate #Barley #springbarley #farminglife #ortonestateholidays

The beautiful St Mary’s holiday accommodation…rest, relax and indulge in nature! . #orton #ortonestate #ortonestateholidays #hideaway #spring2024 #visitspeyside #visitmorayspeyside #visitscotland #visitscitlandheritage #selfcateringaccommodation #selfcatering

It’s a beautiful day to be on the River Spey and when you need to change the direction of your line, when the breeze is downstream, a ‘Snake Roll Cast’ will do the job nicely! . Fly fishing is a thing of beauty…an art….it can be calming, it needs skill and patience, but it is such a joy to watch! . #flyfishing #ortonestate #ortonestateholidays #riverspey #speyfishing #speycasting #spey #speyfisheryboard #march2024 #flyfishinglife

The first day of the fishing season is this Monday and we are so excited for Spring fishing to start! We have limited availability for day rods in the coming weeks…contact us…maybe you too could catch the perfect silver bar!! [email protected] #ortonestate #ortonfishingholidays #orton #ortonfishing #ortonbeat #visitmorayspeyside #visitmoray #flyfishing #flyfishinglife #flyfishingphotography #riverspey #speycasting #speyfishing #speyside #riverspey

What a beautiful morning this morning, after a rollercoaster of weather over the last week…from blizzards and ice to wind and rain the stunning #riverspey is now in spate! #ortonestateholidays #ortonestate #VisitMoraySpeyside

Sandsend to Cullen

A beautiful Sunday walk from Sandsend to Cullen. A pit stop at the 14th century Findlater Castle followed by a warming Cullen Skink at Lily’s Kitchen Cafe.