Nethy Bridge Guidebook
Food scene
Cafés, restaurants and take away options we would recommend in the area, along with local shops.
Normally pre-booking is essential for food, even for take-aways, so please check on their website or Facebook page.
Serves great breakfasts and lunches.
5 minute walk from The Manse.
https://www.nethyhouse.co.uk/
When I last checked they were open 10am-5pm 7 days, but please check up to date opening times with cafe or on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/Nethyhouse/
20 locals recommend
Nethy House Cafe & Rooms
Serves great breakfasts and lunches.
5 minute walk from The Manse.
https://www.nethyhouse.co.uk/
When I last checked they were open 10am-5pm 7 days, but please check up to date opening times with cafe or on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/Nethyhouse/
Nice local bar serving bar meals and a selection of local drinks only 5 minutes walk from The Manse. Outdoor beer garden seating available.
We'd recommend eating dinner in the bar area, which has more atmosphere than the restaurant.
Normally these are the opening hours:
Lunch 12pm - 2pm
Bar Meals 6pm - 8.30pm
Restaurant Meals 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NethybridgeHotel/
We'd advise booking a table in advance my phoning 01479 821203
Nethybridge Hotel
Main StreetNice local bar serving bar meals and a selection of local drinks only 5 minutes walk from The Manse. Outdoor beer garden seating available.
We'd recommend eating dinner in the bar area, which has more atmosphere than the restaurant.
Normally these are the opening hours:
Lunch 12pm - 2pm
Bar Meals 6pm - 8.30pm
Restaurant Meals 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NethybridgeHotel/
We'd advise booking a table in advance my phoning 01479 821203
Balliefurth Farm Shop
Our village Farm shop and butchers selling local produce
the Balavoulin
125 Grampian RdNewly renovated restaurant and bar serving good food and drinks.
Great pub just off the Main Street in Aviemore serving a great variety of drinks. Serves lovely food either in the bar with open fire or in the slightly more formal restaurant.
60 locals recommend
Old Bridge Inn
23 Dalfaber RdGreat pub just off the Main Street in Aviemore serving a great variety of drinks. Serves lovely food either in the bar with open fire or in the slightly more formal restaurant.
Great for a meal at any time of the day. Family friendly. Sport on the TV in the bar.
37 locals recommend
Cairngorm Hotel station
Great for a meal at any time of the day. Family friendly. Sport on the TV in the bar.
Maclean's Coffee Shop
33 The SquareGreat selection of cakes. Good for a sit-in breakfast or lunch.
Garden centre 5 minute drive from The Manse with nice gift shop, garden centre and restaurant serving breakfast, cakes and lunches.
Serves breakfast 9-11:30am or from 10am on a Sunday. Please check website for latest opening times.
https://speysidecentre.com/
15 locals recommend
Speyside Centre
Skye of Curr RoadGarden centre 5 minute drive from The Manse with nice gift shop, garden centre and restaurant serving breakfast, cakes and lunches.
Serves breakfast 9-11:30am or from 10am on a Sunday. Please check website for latest opening times.
https://speysidecentre.com/
If you like pizza, give this local favourite a try!
Showcasing Scotland's finest ingredients on traditional Neapolitan style wood fired pizza. All of our pizzas are created using our own sourdough, homemade Napoli sauce and fresh mozzarella.
7 locals recommend
Cheese and Tomatin Aviemore
111 Grampian RoadIf you like pizza, give this local favourite a try!
Showcasing Scotland's finest ingredients on traditional Neapolitan style wood fired pizza. All of our pizzas are created using our own sourdough, homemade Napoli sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Freshly prepared authentic Thai food to take away or enjoy sitting in - you’ll need to book a slot in advance for either.
Lots of details on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PoPiaGrantown/
Po Pia Thai Cuisine
7 The SquareFreshly prepared authentic Thai food to take away or enjoy sitting in - you’ll need to book a slot in advance for either.
Lots of details on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PoPiaGrantown/
Things to do
Come along for a great introduction to the area, activities for children, maps and much more. Discover what’s special about Nethy Bridge and Abernethy before going out to explore it for yourself.
Opening times
FREE ENTRY 9.30am – 5.00pm daily throughout the year. (weather permitting)
You are welcome to come and look around. Don’t forget to tell us about your exciting wildlife sightings. Write them on our fun interactive sightings board and see what else is around.
Although the centre is often unmanned, the Community Ranger calls in frequently.
Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre
Dell RoadCome along for a great introduction to the area, activities for children, maps and much more. Discover what’s special about Nethy Bridge and Abernethy before going out to explore it for yourself.
Opening times
FREE ENTRY 9.30am – 5.00pm daily throughout the year. (weather permitting)
You are welcome to come and look around. Don’t forget to tell us about your exciting wildlife sightings. Write them on our fun interactive sightings board and see what else is around.
Although the centre is often unmanned, the Community Ranger calls in frequently.
Lovely hill walk at the back of Aviemore. Park at the Youth Hostel.
13 locals recommend
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
Lovely hill walk at the back of Aviemore. Park at the Youth Hostel.
Great experience for big and little kids about 30 minutes from The Manse.
123 locals recommend
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Great experience for big and little kids about 30 minutes from The Manse.
What’s Open in the Cairngorms National Park
We are so excited to be inviting visitors back to the Cairngorms. Not everything will be as it was for now and we want to make sure that through #CairngormsTogether we give you and our communities confidence. This site is designed to help you plan ahead and ensure you have a fantastic experience in the Cairngorms.
We encourage you to check with businesses direct re booking terms etc and to make sure you have the most up to date information. Due to fast moving changes taking place in each business, this site will be updated regularly so please keep checking for updates.
https://status.visitcairngorms.com/
123 locals recommend
Cairngorms National Park
What’s Open in the Cairngorms National Park
We are so excited to be inviting visitors back to the Cairngorms. Not everything will be as it was for now and we want to make sure that through #CairngormsTogether we give you and our communities confidence. This site is designed to help you plan ahead and ensure you have a fantastic experience in the Cairngorms.
We encourage you to check with businesses direct re booking terms etc and to make sure you have the most up to date information. Due to fast moving changes taking place in each business, this site will be updated regularly so please keep checking for updates.
https://status.visitcairngorms.com/
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
https://www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/
Balmenach Distillery
Balmenach Roadhttp//www.caorunngin.com/caorunn-gin/book-a-gin-tour/
Loch Morlich
Ewe & Me
82-86 High StLovely family run gift shop on the High Street in Grantown-on-Spey.
Excellent bottle shop for a lovely selection of wines, spirits, ciders and beers, including a non-alcoholic selection.
Two Thirsty Men
76 High StreetExcellent bottle shop for a lovely selection of wines, spirits, ciders and beers, including a non-alcoholic selection.
Kinrara Distillery
kinraradistillery dot com
Pre-book gin tasting or just visit the shop
Close to Loch Morlich, good starting point for forest walks with car park.
8 locals recommend
Glenmore Forest Park Visitor Centre
Close to Loch Morlich, good starting point for forest walks with car park.
Ryvoan Bothy
You can walk/cycle to this Bothy from Nethy Bridge or Glenmore.
You can visit founder Jack at the distillery and on-site shop. It's a 10-minute drive from The Manse at Unit 9/3 Achnagonalin Industrial Estate, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3TA.
Opening hours at the time of writing are Tuesday - Saturday (11 am-4 pm) and closed on Sunday and Monday.
Cairngorm Gin Company Ltd
You can visit founder Jack at the distillery and on-site shop. It's a 10-minute drive from The Manse at Unit 9/3 Achnagonalin Industrial Estate, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3TA.
Opening hours at the time of writing are Tuesday - Saturday (11 am-4 pm) and closed on Sunday and Monday.
Sport
Sporting activities
Abernethy Golf Club
Naturally Beautiful nine hole golf course in Nethy Bridge.
Friendly watersports centre with nice restaurant and bar.
47 locals recommend
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Friendly watersports centre with nice restaurant and bar.
Speyside Way
Speyside Wayhttps://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/speyside-way.shtml
Bike Glenlivet
Neighbourhoods
https://www.visitaviemore.com/
Aviemore is around 20 minutes by car from The Manse.
64 locals recommend
Aviemore
https://www.visitaviemore.com/
Aviemore is around 20 minutes by car from The Manse.
Nearest town to Nethy Bridge - 10 minute drive. Good variety of shops on the High Street. Co-op supermarket and fuel station.
30 locals recommend
Grantown-on-Spey
Nearest town to Nethy Bridge - 10 minute drive. Good variety of shops on the High Street. Co-op supermarket and fuel station.
Lovely highland village with pub and restaurants, Landmark Park, fuel station, golf course, and iconic bridge.
10 locals recommend
Carrbridge
Lovely highland village with pub and restaurants, Landmark Park, fuel station, golf course, and iconic bridge.
City advice
Getting around
Arriving into Aviemore Railway Station
When travelling by train, we'd recommend arriving into Aviemore Railway Station, which is around 13 miles from The Manse.
Train times can be found on the Scotrail app: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/smart-tickets/mtickets
There is a Stagecoach bus service from Aviemore to Nethy Bridge. Please see our Bus Service advice.
Getting around
Bus Service
We are very lucky to benefit from a local bus service, which is operated by Stagecoach. Buses don't run very frequently, so please plan your journeys in advance using the Stagecoach app:
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/stagecoachbusapp
The nearest bus stop to The Manse is Nethy Bridge Post Office, which is only a 4 minute walk.
Book before you go
Dinner Reservations
We'd strongly recommend making dinner reservations around a month in advance, due to the popularity of the area as a tourist destination. Please keep the restaurant informed of any changes to your plans.