Secret Strathspey

Name: Secret Strathspey
Address: Grantown on Spey, PH263JD, GB
Telephone: +447538489864
Price range: $
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Explore the hidden history of the Strathspey area on a guided walking tour.
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Walks will include a chance to walk in the footsteps of a 18th century highlander by learning about how they lived and foraging edible and medicinal plants as they would have done. About me:

I am a former secondary school History and Religious Education teacher from Sussex, England. I moved up to the Cairngorms recently with my wife and two young children and fell in love with the stories and leg

ends of the strathspey area. I have Outdoor Emergency First Aid qualification with BASP and Public Liability Insurance.

19/10/2022

And that's a wrap!

My family and I are moving out of Strathspey and into a croft in Moray. Its always been our dream to farm ever since we first came up to Scotland after watching This Farming Life with the wonderful woman of Lynbreck Croft. We now embark on our mission to become more sustainable by living from the land.

Thanks to all those who have supported and come on the guided walks over the past year. Its been a great joy to guide locals around the history of their back yard and visitors with links to the area.

But this is not the end and I will be back with some Secret Moray walks in the future.

01/09/2022

A lovely private family history guided walk yesterday with Susan and her family from Newfoundland, tracking down the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit Camps in and around Carrbridge that her grandfather was based at.

27/08/2022

At the wonderfully restored Castle Roy today for a private family "history and foraging" walk!
Looking forward to the Thunder in the Glens Ride Out passing by as well.

22/08/2022

Just a reminder about Wednesday's Walk

18/08/2022

A reminder: Wednesday Walk on Spey

On Wednesday 24th @ 10am, join me on the "Before Grantown" guided walk to explore the ancient history of the area before Grantown was founded in 1765.
Follow the fisherman's path from the Old Inverallan Cemetery with its mysterious Pictish symbol stone to the ancient Neolithic standing stones of Ballintomb. Hear stories of the unfair Regality Courts and tales of the gallows at Ballintomb.
Walk is 3 hours with rough terrain (fisherman path) Moderate fitness required. Meet at car park for Old Inverallan Cemetery (coming from Cromdale, first left turn after Grantown Spey Bridge Roundabout on A95) What3words:
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Pay on the Day (Card/Cash): Adult: £10, Under 16s: £5, Under 5s: Free

Booking is essential - email [email protected] or call/message 07538 489864.

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14/08/2022

Busy weekend attending two amazing Highland events: Abernethy Highland Games and Celebration of the Centuries at Fort George Historic Scotland

09/08/2022

Lovely afternoon journey to Ardclach, just south of Nairn, on the River Findhorn.

A visit to the unique Bell Tower, originally built as a watchtower by the Brodie family after their estates were ransacked by Montrose. On the first floor is the watch house with musket holes and on the ground floor, a windowless prison. It was later converted into the Bell Tower for the church at the bottom of the valley.

A fascinating memorial to the first Scottish missionary to India, Donald Mitchell, the son of the minister here who was an officer in the Army at Bombay before becoming a missionary but died within the first year of his service.

In the graveyard of the picturesque Ardclach Church is the unassuming grave of the Nobel Prize winner and Order of Merit recipient, Sir James Whyte Black, who without his work in medicine we would not have Beta Blockers. His work has saved countless lives.

06/08/2022

Excited to announce a brand new experience in conjunction with Grantown Museum: The Outlander Experience!

Release your inner Claire or Jamie - dress up in Outlander inspired costumes and learn about Highland life through the folklore of native herbs and trees.

2 hour experience - £60 per person
Booking is essential - Call 01479 872 478 or email [email protected]

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04/08/2022

On Tuesday 9th August : Secret Backharn Valley Guided Walk

This 3 hour guided walk (including breaks) will start at the medieval Castle Roy, Nethy Bridge with its connections to the infamous Wolf of Badenoch, before walking past the elegant Aultmore House. We stop at a viewpoint to see an awe inspiring vista of the Cairngorm mountains before climbing up to the breathtaking Backharn Valley.

Hear stories from the local folklore of an ambush of cattle thieves in the Backharn valley, the evil white serpent and fairy changelings.
The walk will also include an opportunity to forage for seasonal wild food, just as highlanders did through the centuries.

Walk 6.3km, on mainly gravel paths, some uneven sections and steep climb to the valley viewpoint.

Price: Adults: £15, Under 16s: £5, Under 5s: Free, Family Price: £30

Email [email protected] to book or leave a comment.

03/08/2022

A tour around Castle Grant, especially for those on today's walk to the Castle.

01/08/2022

On this Wednesday: Old Grantown and Castle Grant Guided Walk

Explore the site of the old village of Grantown and view the grand Castle Grant.

Hear stories about the Comyn Skull, Lady Barbara's ghost and why a railway cutting is named after a outlawed clan.
There will also be a chance to forage for seasonal medicinal and edible plants.

The walk will start at Grantown Caravan Park and will travel to Castle Grant via the Dava Way before walking into Grantown.

Adults: £7.50, Under 16s: £2.50 (Pay on the day: Cash or Card)

Starts at 10am @ entrance to Grantown Caravan Park
To book email [email protected] or leave a comment below!

31/07/2022

Great day out with the family to Hopeman on the Moray coast yesterday.
From the beautiful harbour town with its sandy beach (some amazing rock pools as well) to the stunning Clashach Cove with its huge cave.

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19/07/2022

I am in Keswick this week and thought I would post this picture of some wild UK native plants.

Your task is to identify as many useful plants is this picture! Answers in the comments!

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14/07/2022

A great family walk at Invertromie in the beautiful sunshine. From trembling aspen (auld wives tongues in scots) to beautiful heathland and wild flower meadows, finishing with a rocky river. Only in Scotland!

10/07/2022

Just a reminder that I am available for private tours of Grantown but also every village in the Strath.

09/07/2022

Three guided walks this week

Tuesday 12th: "The Railway and the Boat" guided walk journeys through the history of the village of Boat of Garten from the River Spey to the Highland Railway. https://fb.me/e/1S9Jz6y2e

Wednesday 13th: "The Osprey Walk": A stroll along the lochside of the beautiful Loch Insh with a chance to see Ospreys and learn the local folk tales. https://fb.me/e/3twl6rRTX

Thursday 14th: "The Speyside Way": Travel along the old Speyside Railway from Grantown East to Auchernack learning about the railway and local folklore and have a go at a bit of foraging. https://fb.me/e/3y6vVED1C

Please book your place on these walks by either emailing [email protected], Facebook Messaging, or even leaving a comment here or the event page. Booking for each event closes the night before and events will be cancelled with no bookings.

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30/06/2022

On this week!
Monday: Family Friendly History and Foraging Walk
https://fb.me/e/nO6zzyNZZ Free but booking is required.

Wednesday: Sluggan of Kincardine Guided Walk
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Thursday: "The Planned Town" Grantown Guided Walk
https://fb.me/e/212yVgvKp Booking is required.

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JULY GUIDED WALKS with Secret StrathspeyFor booking private walks or experience walks, please email secretstrathspey@gma...

29/06/2022

JULY GUIDED WALKS with Secret Strathspey

For booking private walks or experience walks, please email [email protected] or call 07538 489864.

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28/06/2022

The scenic Sluggan Pass and the Butterwort, one of the carnivorous plants of the Highlands, used to curdle milk to create cheese and butter.

If you would like to explore the Pass on a guided walk, why not sign up for the The Sluggan of Kincardine Guided Walk

25/06/2022

Two guided walks this week looking at the development of two beautiful villages, Carrbridge and Nethy Bridge.

Carrbridge: https://fb.me/e/1RN9ORaJU
Nethy Bridge: https://fb.me/e/nSuj7KRbR

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23/06/2022

What a beautiful day for the Battle of Cromdale Guided Walk as part of the Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival!
Lovely to meet these wonderful people and share the history of this overlooked battle.

If, after seeing these pictures, you would like to go on a Secret Strathspey guided walk, click follow button on the page and go onto www.secretstrathspey.com to find upcoming guided walks or book a private walk.

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Address

Grantown On Spey
PH263JD

Telephone

+447538489864

Website

http://www.secretstrathspey.com/

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