WHAT
Garden centre
WHERE
A9, Junction A95; 10 minutes
WHEN
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 10am-5pm
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Disabled access
Free WiFi for visitors
Vegetarian or vegan options
Gluten-free options
Organic
Parking available onsite
Electric car charging
Recycling/sustainability practices
A local landmark, The Speyside Centre peeps out of a pine forest in the Cairngorms. Once nearly destroyed by a fire, it arose after a sensitive rebuild and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022.
The plant selection is excellent (the local heaths and heathers drew the Lambie family here in the 1970s), the locally-inspired gift shop is worth a rummage and the playground is ideal for little ones.
The tea-room has grown along with its reputation. Famous for its clootie dumplings (a spiced fruit pudding baked to Grandad’s secret recipe), the kitchen draws from its rich surrounds to offer a true taste of Scotland. Dishes are hearty and nourishing, perhaps toasted sandwiches, steak pie or soup seasoned with garden herbs. Ignoring the carrot cake would be unforgivable. On the terrace (the 'Sitooterie') watch red squirrels, butterflies and birds race around as you eat. Magical.
Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail starts here which explains the admirable selection of regional malts.
Speyside Centre,
Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge,
PH26 3PA
Tel - 01479 851359
Email - Send email to Speyside Centre
Web - www.speysidecentre.com
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