Local Area Information

Things to do around the chalet - discover Nairnshire, the Moray Coast or the Cairngorm National Park.

Nairn

Cairngorms National Park

Loch Ness

Nairn is your perfect seaside holiday location! With beautiful beaches, great independent shops and delicious food offers. Find out more at nairnscotland.co.uk

Plan your walks and hikes with Walking Highlands

For some general information on bonnie Scotland you find everything you need at Visit Scotland.

Things to See & Do

From Betula Chalet, various places are accessible as day-trips by road, for example:

  • John o'Groats 3 hours drive (140 miles)
  • Ullapool 1:45 hours drive (75 miles)
  • Loch Ness 1 hour drive (35 miles)
  • Fort William 2 hours drive (85 miles)
  • Glencoe 2:30 hours drive (100 miles)
  • Aberdeen 2:15 hours (90 miles)
  • Dundee 2:45 hours (125 miles)
  • Portree (Isle of Skye) 3:15 hours (130 miles)

​A short drive away, you find lively towns like Elgin with its fantastic cathedral, and lovely villages like Findhorn with its cute harbour.

The Black Isle is only half an hour away and a perfect spot to see dolphins and other marine wildlife.

​The magnificent Cairngorms National Park is easily accessible from the Chalet, as is Speyside, famous for its whisky distilleries.

​Driving the North Coast 500, why not relax at Betula Chalet before heading home!?

We are also just off the Highland Tourist Route and the lesser-known but equally stunning North East 250.

The surrounding area has lots of outdoor activities to offer...

  • Skiing
  • Castles & gardens
  • Whisky/distilleries
  • History (e.g. Cullodon Battlefield)
  • Landmark Forest Adventure Park/Highland Wildlife Park

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