The Surroundings

Newbold House's location allows you to enjoy the gorgeous natural setting of this part of  Northern Scotland. The presence of the sea with the Gulf Stream gifts us with a relatively mild and not too wet weather, with bright sunny days.

Days are very short in winter but in Spring and Summer we experience a long period of daylight with virtually no complete darkness around the Summer solstice. This means having the possibility to freely walk, bike or drive until late in the "night" in a safe and colourful light!

The woodlands are just few steps from the door of the house, with nurturing scenery of Scottish pines aligned like columns in a Cathedral. You can follow the Forres' Footpath Trust signed trials (www.forresfootpathstrust.org.uk) or find your own way.

By hiring a bicycle you can easily reach the countryside, the beach and the seaside forest, cycling in a scenic environment of open spaces populated with shrubs, flowers, traditional stone built Scottish houses with their attractive gardens and the majesty of big trees all around.

The quiet road from Newbold House to nearby Forres town provides such a variety of colours, flowers, trees and beautiful houses it makes the simple act of coming and going from the house a delight.

The 45 year old Findhorn Foundation Community is also set in outstanding places of interest; Cluny Hill College and Findhorn Park being a 10 minute walk and seven miles distance respectively from the house.

For car drivers other possibilities include the wild scenery of Lochindorb, Findhorn River and even further afield the Cairngorm National Park; Inverness; and Loch Ness. The west coast is also a possible days outing.

If you are considering coming here for an extended period, you may find  the following list  helpful...