Guidebook for Gergask Cottage
Food Scene
The local distillery and a great way to learn about Whisky making and tasting. Iconic setting too. Highest distillery in Scotland (well it's disputed but almost).
36 locals recommend
Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadThe local distillery and a great way to learn about Whisky making and tasting. Iconic setting too. Highest distillery in Scotland (well it's disputed but almost).
Super local cafe in walking distance of the cottage, bacon rolls to start the day, lunch after a morning out or cake in the afternoon..they serve it all. Also wonderful selection of very local items as Stuart is a photographer. Kara the African Grey Parrot will keep you entertained too.
Laggan Stores Coffee Bothy & Gallery
Super local cafe in walking distance of the cottage, bacon rolls to start the day, lunch after a morning out or cake in the afternoon..they serve it all. Also wonderful selection of very local items as Stuart is a photographer. Kara the African Grey Parrot will keep you entertained too.
Kilted Fudge Company Ltd
164 Grampian RoadFab fudge and other goodies
Sightseeing
Largest inland beach, breathtaking views, chance to spot wildlife and fab view of Ardverikie House (Monarch of the Glen)
Loch Laggan
Largest inland beach, breathtaking views, chance to spot wildlife and fab view of Ardverikie House (Monarch of the Glen)
Blair Castle Gardens
Glenfinnan Viaduct View Point
A830 RdUsed in the Harry Potter films
Parks & Nature
We are in the National Park, it's a very large area with lots of nature and wildlife.
123 locals recommend
Cairngorms National Park
We are in the National Park, it's a very large area with lots of nature and wildlife.
Super area for a selection of walking trails allowing you to see nature and wildlife. Munro bagging too
8 locals recommend
Creag Meagaidh
Super area for a selection of walking trails allowing you to see nature and wildlife. Munro bagging too
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Local mountain bike centre, trails to cycle and some super walks.
35 locals recommend
Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Biking Trail Centre
7 Forestry HousesLocal mountain bike centre, trails to cycle and some super walks.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful inside into the history of the Highlands, re built buildings taking you from Black Houses to 1932 Post Office, the History of Shinty is a very interesting area to visit.
90 locals recommend
Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdWonderful inside into the history of the Highlands, re built buildings taking you from Black Houses to 1932 Post Office, the History of Shinty is a very interesting area to visit.
This free museum tells you all about the history of the local clan, completely upto date too with info on where the clan is spread across the world. Very good for family history.
7 locals recommend
Clan Macpherson Museum
Main StreetThis free museum tells you all about the history of the local clan, completely upto date too with info on where the clan is spread across the world. Very good for family history.
Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdNeighborhoods
Lots of nature walks, cafes, shops, steam railway, access to Cairngorm mountain
64 locals recommend
Aviemore
Lots of nature walks, cafes, shops, steam railway, access to Cairngorm mountain