GRAMPIAN HIGHLANDS, cont'd
The stars at the side of some properties are the Scottish Tourist Board grading.  Price is a guide only.  Some properties charge extra for linen/towels/electricity - please check.
Dufftown, Banffshire
Parkmore Farm   Sleeps 4/8   4 stars
Bus 400 yards, train 10 miles   Available January-December
A complex of 4 converted steadings sympathetically rebuilt keeping oak beams and other woodwork, situated in open countryside 1 mile east of Dufftown, the Whisky Capital of the World.  To the front there are stunning views of the Grampian Mountains and to the rear of Haggieshaw Forest. Price: from £260 per week
Keith, Banffshire
Glenhead   Sleeps 6   4 stars
Bus ¾ mile, train 5 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
Detached spacious comfortable cottage set in a 40 acre farm and woodland estate convenient for both town and coast.  Situated halfway between Huntly and Keith (4 miles), on the old Banffshire border, on the side of the Balloch hill at the head of the glen of Coachford with stunning views to the Grampian Mountains and Balloch Forest.  Many good pubs and restaurants in the area. Price: from £280 per week
Cullen, Banffshire
Seatown   Sleeps 5/6   2 stars
Bus nearby, train 10 miles   Available January-December
An original seaman's cottage with 3 bedrooms in this lovely carefully maintained conservation area, very close to a sandy beach and the old sheltered harbour.  The area is known for its 'Cullen Skink', a fish soup based on haddock!  Superb setting with much to see and do. Price: from £205 per week
Grant Cottage   Sleeps 5   3 stars
Bus ¼ mile, train 12 miles   Available January-December
Traditional renovated fisherman's house in conservation area, close to sea and sandy beach.  Shops, pubs and restaurants nearby. Price: from £170 per week