Local Attractions

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Glenspean Lodge is located in the Spean Valley between Spean Bridge and Dalwhinnie (famous for the Dalwhinnie Whisky Distillery), set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are fortunate to be situated in the centre of the Highlands, close to many key attractions such as:

 • Loch Ness
 • Urquhart Castle
 • the amazing Parallel Roads - a quirk of nature formed by the Ice Age
 • Glenfinnan with its stunning views of Loch Shiel
 • many more lochs, valleys, castles such as Eilean Donan Castle - reputed to be the most romantic castle in the UK - all waiting for you to explore all year round.

Just 20 minutes south is Fort William, where you can board the romantic Jacobite Steam Train, reportedly used in the recent Harry Potter film. The so-called Rail to the Isles passes through spectacular rugged scenery, past sea inlets and lochs and onto the fishing town of Mallaig, where you can catch a ferry to the famous Isle of Skye, Eigg, Rum or Canna. This is a journey which you can complete in a day, returning by a different route to make it a complete experience that should not be missed.

The area is renowned for hill climbing and mountaineering. Many mountaineering clubs visit the area for pleasure, to practise mountain rescue or to 'bag a Munro'. For the less energetic, drives to nearby attractions are plentiful. Just a short drive will take you to Loch Laggan with its 10.5 km stretch of pure, sparkling water with magnificent, white sandy beaches against a fairytale backdrop of trees. There you will also find the Arerikie Estate which was part of the setting for the major film "Her Majesty, Mrs Brown".

Last but not least, this is an area where skiing is available both nearby at Anoach Mhor and Glencoe or further at Avimore in the Cairngorms. Within walking distance you can find mountain rivers & waterfalls and the charming little church Cille Choirill which was established as a Christian centre on this ancient site around AD 600.

Wildlife

Scotland, especially the Highlands, is one of the few places in the UK which is still inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife, most famously the golden eagle. In addition to the golden eagle, we are lucky enough to have ptarmigan, buzzard, red deer, pine marten, redwing, tawny owl, chequered skipper butterflies and farmed highland cattle with their enormous horns and shaggy coats. Take care driving on roads nearby, as you will always come across highland sheep freely grazing at the side of the road. Glenspean Lodge is a perfect base for all these activities. Our knowledgeable staff can advise you and assist you with sightseeing arrangements.