Heading North
Travel Trivia:
A Munro is defined as a mountain in Scotland with a height over 3,000 feet, and which is on the Scottish Mountaineering Club official list of Munros; there is no explicit topographical prominence requirement. In the Cairngorms National Park alone there are more than 50 Munros to walk.
Today’s Itinerary
Breakfast
Breakfast can either be taken in your room or down in the dining room.
Groceries
There is a grocery store close to the hotel. It might be a good idea to stock up on some snacks for the road.
Rental Cars
Today we pick up 2 rental cars at the Edinburgh Airport. Both are a medium sized SUV. We will have 2 drivers per car.
Today we travel through the Cairngorms National Park to Kellas Estate outside of Elgin.
Today is a bit longer of a drive, 4:40 without stops. On the way we will stop and see The Kelpies, Dalwhinnie Distillery, and THE Macallan Distillery. Vivianne or Gillian will meet us at the Kellas Estate to give us a tour. I have told them to expect us around 6pm. If this is too ambitious ill send them a message that we are running late.
Travel Tip:
National speed limits:
– 70 mph on motorways and dual carriageways
– 60 mph (50 mph) outside built-up areas
– 30 mph in built-up areas
– 20 mph in many residential areas and near schools
The Kelpies
The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting kelpies, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix.
Stirling
Once the capital of Scotland, Stirling is visually dominated by Stirling Castle. The Castle is on a craggy volcanic rock. On the Abbey Craig outcrop, the National Wallace Monument is a 19th-century tower. It overlooks the site of the 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace defeated the English. The Battle of Bannockburn Experience has interactive 3D displays on the history of the 1314 conflict.
Lunch
Lunch will be somewhere on the road, either a restaurant or whatever groceries we packed.
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Dalwhinnie Distillery stands in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands in the village of Dalwhinnie. From this remote but accessible location comes our liquid known as the gentle spirit.
Caringorms National Park
Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. The Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in the UK and is one of the country’s most special and cared for landscapes with a wide variety of traditional and unique villages and communities.
The Macallan Distillery
The Macallan Distillery is as an amazing place as their whisky is amazing. It is brand new and looks like a spaceship. Unfortunately it is only open on the weekends. So if we get there in time we will try to go. I hope we can.
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Travel Tip:
Grocery stores are similar to the US. Sainsbury and Asda are both owned by Walmart. Tessco is similar to Kroger. But don’t expect to find eggs in a cold dairy case. You will find them warm on the shelf. Because of course…
Dinner
We can have dinner on the way, in Inverness or stop at Tessco and cook in our house!
Kellas Estate
Elgin, Scotland
Kellas Estate, Morayshire
IV30 8TS SCOTLAND
+441343890777
Kellas House
The Kellas House was built in 1916 in a carefully selected location on Kellas Estate. The house is one of the most beautiful “Arts and crafts houses” in Scotland, an example of architectural craftsmanship. Kellas House offers enough space for 4- 17 people. The attractive and spacious living room with fireplace, conservatory and large dining room, which can also be used for meetings, invite you to relax and enjoy yourself.
The kitchen is fully furnished and equipped with every comfort.
There are eight double bedrooms, with separate beds, and one single bedroom. All rooms have their own shower, toilet and / or bath.
There is also a possibility to rent the nearby Kellas Lodge. On our site you will find a separate page with lots of photos and a good description. If you want to rent the Lodge there, it offers you two bedrooms with two separate beds each.
Full catering and also housekeeping is possible at Kellas House. Our team is then entirely at your disposal.