Signs are looking good for Grantown
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Grantown is ready to welcome summer visitors to the town after the installation of new signs and benches in the town.
And the Strathspey capital is encouraging more sustainable tourism this year by, among other things, asking people to ditch their cars and walk or cycle to attractions instead.
The town’s business association has launched a host of itineraries to help people find the perfect adventure on the town’s doorstep.
The opening later this year of Scotland’s newest distilleries, The Cairn by Gordon and MacPhail, means that the area will be a gateway destination on the Malt Whisky Trail.
The Grantown Initiative has installed new signs at the three main entrances to the town. These were funded with money from the Cairngorms Green Recovery Fund.
New benches have also been installed in the Square and information boards have been erected in car parks to provide information on local activities.
Karen Martin, chair of Grantown Business Association, said: “We are delighted to have these new items in place in time for the start of the main tourist season. Grantown is ready to welcome visitors from across the country.
“Grantown is a wonderfully compact town. There’s so much to explore on our town’s doorstep – from relaxing walks in our beautiful forests to sampling our delicious food and drink.
She continued: “We’re extremely proud of all the independent businesses throughout the town and the High Street is an increasingly vibrant place for shopping and eating.
“Because of Grantown’s place within the Cairngorms National Park, we are highly aware of environmental issues and we want all businesses and visitors to consider the impact of their activities.
“We hope that everyone will see the environment and health benefits of walking or cycling between the town’s attractions.”
The town’s community-owned woods feature strongly in the activities listed.
Anagach Woods were bought by the town in 2002 and are directly accessible by walking from the town centre.
As part of the green campaign, a web app and leaflet offering advice on green tourism, which links readers to the itineraries on the website, have been produced.
