‘Highland Hospitality, With a Hint of ‘Maple Flair’
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Lighthouse and a sea level view of the Moray Firth. Good spot to see the dolphins. https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/rosemarkie/chanonrypoint/index.html 15 miles/ 24.2 kilometres from Acer Glen. what3words – slept.country.inner
They are to be found all over the Highlands, but as a farmed animal aren’t normally guaranteed in one location. They are often found at Culloden Battlefield. 7.5 miles / 12.1 kilometres from Acer Glen. https://www.visitscotland.com/blog/holiday-ideas/great-places-to-see-highland-cows-in-scotland/
Very nice castle and lovely garden with a connection to the real Macbeth. Café https://www.cawdorcastle.com/ 14.7 Miles / 23.7 kilometres from Acer Glen what3words – fortress.dignify.plays
One of Scotland’s most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/stirling-castle/ 135 miles / 217 kilometres from Acer Glen. what3words – slot.spent.formal
A small building built to view a waterfall. A short walk from the car park, it is a good leg stretcher on a long drive. Take your camera. https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hermitage 100 miles / 161 kilometres from Acer Glen. what3words – slept.storybook.brownish
Donnottar is an iconic castle. It is fabulously picturesque and it was once defended against Oliver Cromwell’s forces for 8 months and therefore the Honours of Scotland (the Scottish crown jewels) were saved. Not for those with mobility issues or pushchairs. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dunnottar-castle-p245751 119 miles /192 kilometres what3words – glory.edits.livid
Nice wee town. Hills, mountains, a jail, a few good eateries/pubs and Inverrary Castle (or as you might know it Duneagle Castle from Downton Abbey). https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/inveraray-p235311 130 / 209 what3words – landed.legal.pampered
A fabulous national park https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/
See whisky barrels being made and as you are in malt whisky country you could pop along for a distillery visit too. https://www.speysidecooperage.co.uk/ 52 miles / 84 kilometres from Acer Glen what3words – bead.grand.afternoon
You drive right past it on the A9 so its a good leg stretch and if its Scottish they sell it. It ain’t cheap but it is excellent quality. Have a coffee and a biscuit. https://www.houseofbruar.com/ 78 miles / 126 kilometres from Acer Glen what3words – haggling.fans.spruced