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Birchbrae is located in a rural setting on a farm access track in the small community of Mulben about 4 miles from
the lovely market town of Keith where GlenIsla whisky is distilled. If you want to do nothing but to relax
in peace and quiet then enjoy the peaceful rural setting by the log fire or in the hot tub in the garden. If
you are keen to do a bit more Birchbrae is surrounded by beautiful forest walks and nature trails including the Speyside
Way which is only 1 mile away. There are newly constructed mountain bike trails on Ben Aigan and the nearby forestry
. Hillwalkers can also enjoy Ben Aigan and nearby Ben Rinnes as well as being within good travelling distance
of the Cairngorms and the Aberdeenshire hills. In winter the Ski Centres at The Lecht and Cairngorm
are under an hour's drive away. Only 2 mins from Birchbrae is the House of Mulben where you can experience
clay pigeon & game shooting, quad biking, trout fishing, archery, off road driving , whisky and ale tasting and many other
activities. Contact www.houseofmulben.com. The Moray towns and coastal villages are picturesque with many receiving "Best in Bloom" gardening
awards. The coastal villages have lovely harbours and traditional buildings. Check out the golden
sandy beaches at Lossiemouth and Burghead which stretch for miles. The historical town of Elgin is only 12 miles away
(25 mins by car). It has a bustling town centre with a range of shops including many independant retailers as well as
the larger supermarkets and chain stores. Elgin Cathedral and Biblical Garden are only two of the many beautiful
historic sites and gardens. Moray has numerous historic buildings and sights to visit. For a
day trip travel to Inverness or Aberdeen both of which are about 90 mins from Mulben. Some of our guests have
also travelled even further to Loch Ness, Fort William, Ullapool and even Skye! Throughout the year Moray hosts many traditional
festivals, Highland games, farming shows and sporting events in the summer months e.g. The Clavie at Burghead, Spirit
of Speyside Whisky Festival (Fochabers), Speyfest (Fochabers), The Keith Argricultural Show, Piping Hot Pipers (Forres), Portsoy
Traditional Boat festival.It is the ideal location for fishing, golfing, cycling, hill walking, rambling, horse riding and
other outdoor sports. Many of the Whisky distillerys have visitor centres and provide tours throughout the year. The
independant and locally based companies of Baxters of Speyside (Soups & Preserves), Johnstons of Elgin (Cashmere
& Woollens), Walkers of Aberlour (Shortbread), Gordon McPhails (Whisky Specialists) and Deans of Huntly (Shortbread)
all have good visitor centres and retail shops. Enjoy eating out at a range of restaurants serving the finest and freshest
foods from Moray. There are over 50 whisky distilleries in Moray. Take a distillery tour and enjoy a wee dram or
visit Speyside Cooperage to see the whisky barrels being made. There are numerous activities for children ( and the grown
ups too) including go karting, sailing, speedboat trips, wildlife walks, dolphin watching, aquarium and most popular is mountain
bike riding in the forests around Moray. For wet days there is 10 pin bowling, soft play, Moray Leisure
Centre and the cinema or an icecream or milkshake from one of the many cupcake filled tearooms around the area. You
will not be bored whatever the weather!
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