Discover distilleries, castles and more
There's so much to do in and around Insch during your stay at The Station Hotel.
Local Distilleries
The Station Hotel, Insch, is ideally situated to explore Speyside’s single malt distilleries of Benromach, Cardhu, Dallas Dhu, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Speyside Cooperage and Strathisla, all of which are open to the public to visit.
Speyside is often called 'Malt Whisky Country' as it is home to more than half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries.
If you are planning to take to Scotland's whisky trail, The Station Hotel in Insch offers the perfect place to stay during your visit.
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Local Castles
The Station Hotel, Insch, is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a relaxing short break to explore some of Scotland most stunning castle's including the world-famous Balmoral Castle which is situated in the nearby Cairngorms National Park.
Castles open to the public near Insch include Craigievar, Tolquhon, Castle Fraser, Fyvie and Huntly.
All offer a glimpse into Scottish history and architecture. Craigievar is a fairytale-like tower house, Tolquhon is known for its ornate gatehouse, and Castle Fraser features secret staircases and a Great Hall, providing unique experiences for visitors.
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Other activities
Insch and the surrounding area provides plenty to discover as well as golfing, fishing, walking and cycling opportunities (click the link to visit Aberdeenshire Council's relevant page)..
The 18-hole course at Insch promises golfers a pleasant day's golfing at the foot of the Dunnideer Hills (advance booking required), whilst Loch Insch Fishery offers a great day's trout fishing across three main lochs.
A visit to the Dunnideer Hillfort overlooking the village offers spectacular views across the Aberdeenshire countryside, whilst The Insch Connection Museum situated within Insch's working railway station features photographs, archive material, a scale model of the station, and a searchable computer database charting the history of Insch.
Other local attractions include the Picardy Symbol Stone, a Class I Pictish symbol stone standing on its original site on a low cairn that once covered a burial site.
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