There's the Highland Folk Museum at Kingussie and Newtonmore, where you'll find a reconstructed 18th century township and a 19th century working croft. Also at Newtonmore is the Clan Macpherson Museum. On the outskirts of Kingussie is the old fortified ruins of Ruthven barracks, last occupied in 1745 by the Jacobites on their way to Culloden.

Choose a day trip to one of the magnificent and unique Scottish castles - for example Blair Atholl, Cawdor, Urquhart, Brodie, Dunrobin or Inverlochy are all within easy reach. - Or visit the battlefield at Culloden, site of the last battle fought in Great Britain and Fort George, the largest fortress built in Europe in the 18th century, now headquarters of the Royal Highland Regiment and a military museum.

• A circular tour via Fort Augustus, along Loch Ness to Inverness and return via the A9
• A circular tour via Fort William through Glen Coe to Crianlarich, along Loch Tay and back via Blair Atholl
• Braemar and Balmoral via Grantown, returning via Pitlochry
• The Speyside Whisky Trail
• To the west coast, including Applecross and Kyle of Lochalsh
• Gairloch and the National Trust for Scotland gardens at Inverewe
• To the east coast to Spey Bay and Findhorn

- we can give you further tips and advice on these and many other possible routes.

• Waltzing Waters at Newtonmore - a spectacular light and water show.
• Landmark, at Carrbridge, with a wild water slide, forest trails, 'Microworld' and a forest watch tower to climb. Ideal for the young at heart
• The Speyside Heather Centre, at Dulnain Bridge - heather gardens and all things heather.
• Rothiemurchus Estate, near Aviemore - clay pigeon shooting, stocked loch fishing for beginners, trails and guided tours.
• The Cairngorm Funicular Railway - which opened to the public in December 2001 - is the only one in Scotland and is the highest railway in the UK. It will provide visitors with superb views from near the summit of Cairngorms Mountain on a fine summer's day.
• Scottish Zoological Society's Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig - see Scottish wildlife in its natural environment and make your visit even more memorable by visiting the wolves in their new spacious enclosure. There's a drive-through reserve to see red deer, bison, wild horses and Highland cattle and the opportunity to see wildcat, lynx, arctic fox and otter.
• Cairngorm Sleddog Adventure centre including trips with the huskies (telephone 01479 872109 to book)
• Quadbike adventures on traditional Highland Estate (telephone 01479 810330)

These are just a small selection from the host of activities that will fill your time to the full when you visit the Spey Valley - we can advise on many others, too.