The Square

Start in The Square, looking north

War Memorial

Photography: Eric Hart

On your left is the War Memorial

Townhouse

Photography: Eric Hart

At top of Square is the Townhouse which was once used as a jail and a school.

Grant Arms

Photography: Eric Hart

On right is Grant Arms Hotel which where Queen Victoria stayed when she visited on 4th September 1860

The Square 1907

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Taken from a 1907 postcard, this picture shows how little the Square has changed in 100 years!

High Street

Photography: Eric Hart

Walk down the High Street, enjoying the unique range of independent shops and preserved buildings.

Baptist Church

Photography: Eric Hart

Past traffic lights, on right is Baptist Church dating from 1851.

Victoria Institute

Photography: Eric Hart

On left is the Victoria Institute now the Community Centre built in 1897 -- Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year.

Grant Park

Photography: Eric Hart

Heading out of town, just before the 'Silver Bridge' and veer right on the path towards Grant Park, Anagach Woods and the River Spey

Episcopal Church

Photography: Eric Hart

Just before there, note the beautiful St Columba's Episcopal Church across the road -

Bonspeil

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As you pass through the park towards the Spey, on your left is the 'curling pond' which was once the site of 'bonspeils' or curling championships.

Red Squirrel

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Red squirrels are common in Anagach Woods, trails through which can be accessed from the path.

Spey salmon

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If you decide to stay on the path, head under the road and end up at the River Spey --home to some fine fishing!

New Bridge

Photography: Eric Hart

Walk along the side of the Spey towards 'the New Bridge', built in 1931, which was once Scotland's longest single span of concrete.

Old Bridge

Photography: Eric Hart

Continue past the bridge, keepign the Spey on your right and Anagach Woods on your left until you reach the Old Spey Bridge.

Anagach Woods

Photography: Eric Hart

Retrace your steps and head into the woods up the old military road, accessing it through the small car park on right.

Anagach Woods

Photography: Eric Hart

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the native pinewoods, looking out for wildlife and special flora including mosses and lichens

Grantown Primary School

Photography: Eric Hart

As you exit the woods, walk up the road to the crossroads and turn right past Grantown Primary School which dates from 1889.

Golf Course

Photography: Eric Hart

At the end of the road, turn right into the Grantown Golf Course founded in 1890.

Grantown Museum

Photography: Eric Hart

Head back the same way, and turn up Burnfield past the Grantown Museum

Grantown Square

Photography: Eric Hart

After visiting the Museum, head up the hill, past the Townhouse and you are back in The Square!