Glenbeg : Grantown’s Hidden Gem

Guided walk of Glenbeg, Grantown-on-Spey’s hidden gem. Accompanied by a local STGA guide, historian and author. History, heritage, nature and great views of Cromdale Hills & Cairngorms.

Glenbeg or the small glen is located near Grantown-on-Spey. A mixture of farmland and grouse moor, the glen has a rich history since the Bronze Age and more recently with clan Grant.
Join John on his guided walk over a circular route following a tarred road and farm tracks, listening to past events, interpreting the landscape and with great views to the Cromdale Hills and Cairngorms.



John Halliday is a local Scottish Tourist Guides Association Green Badge guide for the Northern Highlands. Local to Grantown, his family have lived in the area for centuries. He regularly leads walks in and around Grantown and has written three books on Strathspey placenames, myths and legends.

You may also like the following events from Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival:

• Next month, 13th June, 10:30 am, Discover Grantown-on-Spey in Aviemore
• Next month, 14th June, 02:00 pm, Garmouth & Kingston: a brief history walk in Loch Ness
• Next month, 15th June, 10:30 am, Explore the Dava Moor in Aviemore

Also check out other Arts events in Aviemore, Literary Art events in Aviemore.