While discovering the farm tracks/forest trails at Aigas or simply taking the time to relax and absorb the peace and tranquility that this beautiful glen has to offer, the visitor will be rewarded with frequent sightings of Buzzard, Red Kite, Peregrine Falcon and Osprey. Aigas is probably one of the best places in Scotland for viewing birds of prey in their natural habitat.
The tallest tree in Britain can be found while walking in nearby Reelig Glen. Abriachan community wood above Loch Ness also offers a good range of forest trails with exciting features to keep the family amused..
The annual Glen Affric Walking Festival (3 days, first week June) is an interesting local event. (http://www.glenaffric.info/welcome.html)
For the more adventurous hill walker, several Munros can be found in the mountains of nearby glens: Affric and Strathfarrar (both have National Nature Reserve status), Cannich and Strathconon (featured in A Glen for all Seasons). www.walkingwild.com
Golf
Aigas is a great base for golfers.
Aigas holiday clients enjoy 50% off green fees all year on our own
challenging parkland course, and visitors can enjoy a game here at
almost any time. A round here with the superb views and abundant wildlife
can make you feel at one with nature.
Within a radius of 40 miles, another 25 courses can be enjoyed including
Royal Dornoch, Skibo and Nairn. For more information
on the 44 courses found in the Scottish Highlands visit www.golfhighland.com
Fishing
There is some limited trout fishing
available at Aigas (River Beauly) a short walk from the holiday cottages.
Further trout and salmon fishing can be arranged by permit on nearby
hill lochs and the River Beauly.
Also on the River Beauly is the ever popular Aigas power station fish
ladder where the salmon can be viewed completing the final leg of
their long homeward journey.
Canoeing
Relaxing canoeing
trips on the River Beauly at Aigas, or on the River Conon, with a
qualified adventure guide can be organised for families/groups through Boots n paddles. Holiday guests are welcome to launch their own canoes. They can also organise a whole range of other relaxing/white
knuckle adventure activities in this locality or other suitable location.
For more information on their weekly summer programme in Glen Affric
go to www.bootsnpaddles.co.uk.
Early booking is advised. Holiday guests are welcome to launch their own canoes at Aigas.
Cycling
There are many quiet roads
and hill tracks ideal for cycling in the area. Cycle hire is available
at Square Wheels bike shop in Strathpeffer. Here you will find a huge variety of mountain bike tracks (30 mins from Aigas). Cannich Campsite in
Strathglass (12 miles from Aigas) also have bikes for hire. Both locations have a variety of
routes ideal for a pleasant day's cycling. Storage of bikes can be arranged at Aigas.
Pony Trekking
Borlum Farm by Drumnadrochit have well-schooled horses for trekking
through magnificent scenery overlooking Loch Ness. Other pony trekking
centres are also within easy reach.
Skiing
The Cairngorms near Aviemore (50 miles drive) has a new vehnicular
mountain railway which can take the winter enthusiast or summer visitor
to the top of the mountain in comfort.
Aonach Mor near Fort William (60 miles drive and adjacent to Ben Nevis)
also offers a year round uplift system and is the most recently developed
ski centre in Britain.
Whisky Distilleries
Glen Ord (7 miles from Aigas) can be visited by prior arrangement
as can Glenmorangie near Tain
Moniack Castle Wineries, also a short drive from Aigas, are well worth
a visit.
Castles
Visit Glen Urquhart Castle (once one of Scotland's largest castles),
and Cawdor Castle with gardens and Fort George
(the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain). Culloden 'the last battle to be fought on British soil' now welcomes visitors with an impressive new modern visitor centre and exciting interactive exhibition.
Traditional Music
Hootananny (Church Street, Inverness) the best pub in the Highlands
for traditional music regularly features star performers from near
and far. Live music most days. E-mail Hootananny for more information or telephone 01463 233651
The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool is another great venue for traditional
music.
The Ironworks is a new purpose-built music venue which opened in 2006. It is already attracting an exciting variety of bands to Inverness.
Theatre and Cinema
The newly refurbished and enlarged Eden Court, Inverness theatre and cinema, is now the largest Arts Centre in Scotland. It is well worth checking what's on during your stay at Aigas.
Popular tours from Aigas
We are always delighted to recommend various tours to our visitors
depending on what they wish to see along with any other visitor information
that they may require. Some popular trips involve:
Drumnadrochit, Glen Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness (20 minutes)
Dornoch Beach and Dunrobin Castle (60 minutes)Aviemore, Spey Valley and Monarch of the Glen country (60 minutes)
Cromarty, on the Black Isle (birth place of Hugh Millar) (50 minutes)
For day trips, Mains of Aigas is ideally located for exploring the north, east and west coasts.Local Glens - Affric , Strathfarrar, Cannich and Strathconnon
Savour the solitude and wild beauty that these Highland gems have to offer all within (40 minutes)Isle of Skye - Take a trip over the sea to this world famous island and marvel at its variety of stunning landscape (day trip)
Local Events and Activities
For a good overview of local events which can be visited during your stay at Aigas go to http://www.visithighlands.com/events/
For information on Highland games, shows, dancing and traditional music etc throughout the Highlands of Scotland go to www.visithighlands.com
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