Craig MacLean Leisure Centre

The Craig MacLean Leisure Centre sits right on Grantown-on-Spey's doorstep, and it's the sort of place that quietly does what it says on the tin without any fuss. You'll find a proper swimming pool, a gym, and various sports facilities that cater to both serious athletes and people who just want to burn off some energy on a rainy Scottish afternoon.

If you're staying at Grantown on Spey Caravan Park - which is less than a mile away - this is handy for families with restless kids or anyone who fancies a swim after a day tramping through the Highlands. The pool is the main draw, honestly. It's clean, well-maintained, and popular with locals, which usually means it's decent. Families appreciate having somewhere dry to go if the weather turns, which in the Highlands means about half the time.

You won't spend an entire afternoon here unless you're genuinely into the gym facilities, but as a stop-off for an hour's swim or a quick workout, it's bang in the middle of Grantown town centre. Check ahead for current opening hours and admission fees - leisure centres shuffle their timetables around seasonally. The Spey Valley's got plenty of outdoor stuff on offer, so this works best as a supplement rather than a destination in itself. Worth knowing about, though, if you're based nearby and need a break from the weather.