10 great places to visit

GLENDRONACH DISTILLERY

From its hillside home at Forgue, this pretty distillery has been creating the finest, richly-sherried single malts for nearly 200 years.

HUNTLY GOLF CLUB

Enjoy a round on a quality course amid spectacular scenery. Visitors can book online.

CLASHINDARROCH FOREST

In winter, trails are used for cross country skiing. Over the summer, walking and cycling are popular pursuits.

HORSE RIDING

Picturesque Wardhaugh Farm at Inverkeithny, a short drive from Huntly, offers riding lessons for all abilities and ages.

ORB’S BOOKSHOP

The community-run resource is thrilling for book lovers, with a wide selection of geography and history titles.

FALCONRY CENTRE

A fabulous haven for birds of prey. Provided owls seen in the Harry Potter films. Watch a thrilling feathered display.

SWIMMING POOL

With affordable entrance fees, families can splash out. There is also a fitness room, sauna and steam room.

FISHING

A hidden gem of Scottish salmon rivers, the 60-mile River Deveron holds the UK record for a 61lbs salmon caught on a fly.

DEAN’S SHORTBREAD

Dean’s Cafe and Bistro is a magnet for visitors keen to take away the family-run firm’s melt-in-the-mouth creations.

THE LINDEN TREE

This gift shop and gallery offers quality, quirky and often exclusive gifts, many lovingly hand-crafted.