Historic trails
The Town Trail: Recently set up, the Town Trail provides an interesting introduction to the historical monuments around the town. Leaflets are available at the Information Centre in the Square. A walk-through of the trail can be viewed on the Huntly Community website www.huntly.net .
The Castle Trail: Huntly Castle is one of the areas many fortifications which can be visited on this sign-posted trail. Leaflets are available at the Information Centre in the Square. Other castles on the Trail include Corgarff, Crathes and Fyvie.
Website : www.agtb.org/castletrail.htm
The Victorian Heritage Trail: Situated to the south of Huntly, and passing through towns such as Banchory, Ballater and Braemar, visitors can follow this Trail to see some of the impressive Victorian history of the area.
Website : www.agtb.org/victorianheritagetrail.htm
The Malt Whisky Trail: Based mainly in the Spey valley but easily accessible from Huntly, this Trail visits many of the famous distilleries of the north-east including Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, Glen Moray and Glenlivet. In addition, there are many smaller distilleries not included in the Trail.
Website : www.maltwhiskytrail.com
The Coastal Trail: Running from Findhorn to St.Cyrus, the touring visitor can enjoy not just the picturesque former fishing villages and the larger fishing ports but also unspoilt beaches, spectacular cliffs and wildlife galore.
Website : www.agtb.org/thecoastaltrail.htm
The Stone Circle Trail: Wherever you travel in Grampian, remember that the past is all around, from the coastal promontories protected long ago by palisades and ditches, to the vitrified walls of forts on heathery hilltops.
Website : www.agtb.org/the-stone-circle.htm
Archaeolink: Located near Insch, this open air museum displays exhibits showing life in the Iron Age and Roman periods. Regular demonstrations and on-site advisors.
Website : www.archaeolink.co.uk
