The Old School at Tomnavoulin is nestled in the peaceful village of Tomnavoulin, 6 miles from Tomintoul in the Cairngorms National Park. As such, there’s an abundance of countryside adventures to embark on during your stay. Visit the Glenlivet estate for a multitude of magnificent walking and mountain biking trails; bike hire is available at Bike Glenlivet. Try out the zip wire at Bike Glenlivet and refuel in their cafe. On your adventures, you’re sure to spot red squirrel, red deer and if you’re lucky, golden eagle, black grouse, wildcat, otter and pine marten.

On the banks of the River Avon, 8.2 miles up the road, Ballindalloch has a 9-hole golf course surrounded by 150-year-old trees and purple heather-clad hills. Spend the day playing golf in an unforgettable and tranquil setting or get a permit and try your hand at the world-class salmon fishing on the River Avon.

Follow the Speyside whisky trail or stop in 2.5 miles down the road at the Glenlivet Distillery, relax in the Drawing Room with a dram or take a tour to discover the heritage of the original Speyside Single Malt Whisky.

A stay in the Cairngorms is incomplete without appreciating the uninterrupted dark skies. Glenlivet and Tomintoul are some of the best areas in the Cairngorms for dark sky gazing, and The Old School at Tomnavoulin is in the middle of them both. Blairfindy Castle and Dark Sky Discovery Site are a mere 2.5 miles up the road. While Tomintoul Dark Sky Park is 6 miles south.

Wander the Ballindalloch castle, gardens and grounds (8 miles) for impressive, peaceful views and a multitude of beautiful woodland and riverside walks along the River Avon, where you may spot salmon and trout leaping in the summer months. End your adventure in the Courtyard Cafe and return to The Old School with a token from the gift shop. Carry on the adventure at the Ballindalloch distillery for a tour and a tasting. For more castle adventures, the royal Balmoral Castle, gardens and grounds are under an hour’s drive from The Old School.

Try the contemporary Scottish food served at The Clockhouse Restaurant on the Glenlivet Estate in Tomintoul (6.3 miles). Dine in at Dalchini, Scotland and try delicious Indo-Chinese cuisine, also just down the road in Tomintoul (6.4 miles). The Croft Inn is the perfect hidden gem in Glenlivet and offers a delicious array of Thai food.

The Lecht Ski Centre is just 12.4 miles down the road for winter and snowy activities. The amenities and attractions in the charming town of Grantown-on-Spey are just 20 miles away. While the City of Inverness is over an hour's drive, 55 miles north-west.