A Speyside Adventure from Dipple House

Explore the stunning Moray Coast with your family and friends staying at the beautiful and comfortable, Georgian Dipple House which is near Fochabers in the heart of Speyside Whisky Country and less than an hour from Inverness.

Sleeping 10 (+4), this Lodge is a home from home for a week and is brilliant for families and friends. With a full-sized tennis court and secluded garden, there is plenty of space in which to play whilst at home. Dipple House is rented on a self-catering basis although Ossian Experiences would be happy to organise a cook for the week if you would prefer.

Ossian Experiences, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP Telephone: 01738 451600 www.ossianadventures.com

Fishing Fish one of the fishing beats on the River Spey with the services of a Ghillie. Rods & all necessary equipment will be organised for the fishing party. Enjoy lunch & refreshments on the banks of the river or in one of the fishing bothies on the river.

Meet the Laird Private tour and lunch at Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens. Ballindalloch Castle has been the home of the Macpherson-Grants since the Sixteenth Century and today is one of the finest surviving examples of a classic Scottish baronial castle.

Also, visit Ballindalloch Distillery, the newest distillery on the Malt Whisky Trail but is site of one of the oldest whisky stills.

Wildlife Tour of a Scottish Estate Tour a working Scottish Estate to learn about the wildlife of the area and about the management of the Estate & the environmentally friendly practices they have been using for a long time. It is a fascinating insight into “behind the scenes” work of a busy Scottish estate.

Ossian Experiences, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP Telephone: 01738 451600 www.ossianadventures.com

Bag a (Guided Walk)

The are a huge massif which offer wild, remote and beautiful mountain walking. With four of the UK's five highest mountains in the Cairngorms, it also has high level plateaux that are huge expanses, which even during the summer can feel more like winter! Their height, remoteness and the complex nature of their terrain all add to the challenge and reward of walking here. A guide for the day will take you up one or two of the Big 4 – Cairngorm, Braeriach, or .

Climbing a munro requires a good level of fitness but we can also organise a simple day’s guided walk into the hills to enjoy the wildlife, geology and the views.

Guided Wildlife Walk

Experience the living landscape of the hills and moors.

Your ranger will take a select group out into the hidden valleys and up onto the moorland and hills. Surrounded by an array of wonderful wildlife, this walk is ideal for those who like to unwind as they enjoy and explore the great outdoors at a slower pace. No jumping in and out of minibuses ticking off target species, just a leisurely walk with your expert guide who will point out wildlife along the way. Although we follow a set route there is no fixed itinerary and we will stop and look at whatever catches your eye along the way.

Ossian Experiences, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP Telephone: 01738 451600 www.ossianadventures.com

Marine Wildlife Adventure The Moray Firth is home to a resident population of bottlenose dolphins (the only known ones in the North Sea), Harbour & Grey Seals, Harbour Porpoises, Minke Whales (between May & September), Basking Sharks and a wealth of sea birds including Puffin, Guillemot, Black Guillemot, Razorbill, Shag, Cormorant, Fulmar, Kittiwake, Oyster Catcher, Black Backed Gull, Eider Duck, Heron, Osprey, Buzzard, and Geese. Enjoy a 2 hour Rib Tour from either Findhorn or Lossiemouth.

**Making the most of ’s long summer hours, we can also organise a Dinner Trip – start your adventure in the late afternoon and stop for dinner in one of the local restaurants on the coast before continuing your tour **

Sea Kayak Adventure on the Moray Firth Let us organise a sea-kayak experience on the Moray Firth in the capable hands of an experienced guide. From the stunning coastal scenery and ever-changing nature of the coastline, you can explore the rugged, island-strewn west coast or the imposing cliffs and small, quiet fishing villages of the east coast. It’s breathtaking!

Horse Riding Adventure Enjoy a beautiful ride through the forests in Morayshire with a guide. Or have you always dreamed of a Beach Ride? We can organise a riding experience for you whether you are an experienced or novice rider. And for children, we are able to organise a Day with a Pony too.

Ossian Experiences, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP Telephone: 01738 451600 www.ossianadventures.com

Adventures on the Findhorn

Looking for a bit more excitement and for the adrenalin to flow? Ossian can organise some great adventures on the river Findhorn – whether you want to enjoy the thrills & spills of white-water rafting and river tubing or leave your heart in your mouth with canyoning and cliff jumping.

History & Heritage There is a wealth of Scottish history & heritage on your doorstep here. Some of the highlights include Culloden Moor, site of the last battle ever fought on British soil in April 1746, Cawdor Castle, said to be the inspiration for Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth. You can visit the home of the world-famous, family run Baxters – home of the soup! Pluscarden Abbey is a beautiful & tranquil community of Catholic Benedictine monks in the only medieval British monastery still being used for its original purpose and is open to visitors.

Visit the gorgeous Gordon Castle Walled Garden too. Visit the historic Fort George, one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George II’s army.

Further afield, head down to Royal Deeside for a visit to Crathes Castle or to Balmoral Castle, home to the Royal Family whilst on holiday in Scotland.

Ossian would be delighted to organise private guided tours throughout the duration of your stay at Dipple House depending on your interests.

Ossian Experiences, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP Telephone: 01738 451600 www.ossianadventures.com

Whisky Tour

Let us organise a driven Whisky Tour so you can enjoy visiting a range of Whisky distilleries and not have to worry about the strict drink/driving rules.

Speyside is steeped in whisky history stretching back to the days of illicit whisky production and smuggling on a huge scale. This heritage in whisky making is just one of the many reasons there are more than 50 distilleries in the whisky making region of Speyside.

We can tailor the tour to suit but you can visit the more popular distilleries eg. Glenfiddich, Glenlivet or the new Macallan distillery. Or we can take you to the less well-known distilleries including Ballindalloch or Balvenie.

We will organise lunch for you in one of the distilleries or in a local restaurant with exceptional whisky bars!

Ossian Experiences, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, PH1 5EP Telephone: 01738 451600 www.ossianadventures.com