Ballindalloch Castle, Banffshire, Scotland - family home of the Macpherson-Grants since 1546

<body> <h4>Ballindalloch Castle, Speyside, Scotland</h4> Ballindalloch Castle on Speyside in the Highlands of Scotland is known as the "Pearl of the North". It is the home of the Macpherson-Grant family. It is famous as the original home of the famous Aberdeen Angus cattle herd. Another claim to fame is General James Grant, who fought in the American Wars of Independence and later served as Governor of Florida. <p>Today, Ballindalloch is a tourist attraction, providing castle tours to visitors to Scotland, who greatly appreciate the typical Scottish style of this Scottish Highland castle.</p> <p>The estate provides game sports. Salmon fishing is available on the River Spey and the River Avon, including the famous Junction pool. The site provides information for fishermen and anglers on the fishing conditions on the rivers, which is updated daily. Roe shooting, driven shooting and pheasant shooting are all available on the estate. Shooting and fishing can be arranged as part of corporate hospitality packages, including accommodation in the castle or in the local inn or one of the six houses available for let within the grounds.</p> <p>Accommodation is also available for holiday lets. Our holiday cottages are perfect for family holidays or vacations in Scotland.</p> <p>Ballindalloch is situated north east of Grantown on Spey and easily reached from Aviemore, Inverness, Perth, Dunkeld and Pitlochry. The Aberdeenshire towns of Huntly, Keith, Elgin and Nairn are close at hand. Aberdeen airport is the nearest airport for those wishing to fly.</p> <p>Ballindalloch Castle is one of the Great Houses of Scotland, along with Glamis Castle, Scone Palace, Blair Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Traquair House and Thirlestane Castle.</p> </p>Ballindalloch is in malt whisky country and can easily be included as part of the Highland Whisky Trail.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk/speyside/index.cfm">www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk/speyside/index.cfm</a> for further information.</p> </body>