Location
Craighurst (which means rough rock with fruit bearing trees) was built in 1902 and is set in Keith. The lodge boosts many original features like high skirtings, big fireplaces and stained glass windows. Surrounded by its own private woodland and terraced garden grounds it is the perfect place where you can unwind and relax.
Keith is a charming, historic town with authentic narrow streets. The town is divided in to Old and New Keith by the river Isla which runs down beneath Craighurst’s garden wall. With a history of cattle trade and textile heritage, the town of Keith still is a thriving community. Nestled in the Isla valley, bustling Keith has got four distilleries, numerous traditional shops, good restaurants, various signposted country walks and a Kilt School. Visit Keith & Dufftown railway and travel on ‘the Spirit of Speyside’ through spectacular Scottish scenery. Keith… the friendly town really is worth your visit.
Keith makes a captivating base for exploring the beautiful braes of the Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands. This part of Scotland (North East) is a land of unique heritage and surprising contrasts. Majestic castles galore and you can feel ancient history with many stone circles and standing stones to see. Enjoy the outstanding scenery of the Cairngorms. Discover Queen Victoria’s ‘Dear Highland Paradise’ in the Royal Dee- and Don side. Places like Ballater, Braemar and Aboyne are royal hot spots along your way.
City-life is just around the corner in Aberdeen, Inverness, Elgin and Grantown on Spey; great Scottish cities to explore and adore. Aberdeen the Granite city, Inverness the capital of the Highlands, Elgin with it’s ancient Cathedral and Grantown on Spey as the traditional home of the Clan Grant.
Dramatic cliff tops, broad sandy beaches and busy fishing harbours. The North East Coast of Scotland has many memorable seascapes and who knows… it is very likely that you will find a beach all to yourself. The coast is only half an hour drive away from Keith. Georgian town Banff with historic Duff House, lovely Lossiemouth beach, Buckie’s seals, dolphins and puffins and pure nature at Spey Bay reserve will be there for you to discover.
