Your Amazing Guide to Aviemore & Cairngorm National Park
Big and little kids
Fun activities for all ages
This is a must for kids of all ages, from 2 to 22 to 92.. a season pass is the equivalent of a 2 day admission and also gives you money off at other venues and businesses in Aviemore, Edinburgh and beyond. Check their website for full details.
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153This is a must for kids of all ages, from 2 to 22 to 92.. a season pass is the equivalent of a 2 day admission and also gives you money off at other venues and businesses in Aviemore, Edinburgh and beyond. Check their website for full details.
Meet the team at Glenmore as they tell you all about the fascinating lives of this unique Reindeer Herd that live in the Cairngorm National Park. you'll learn about their conservation and how they help support the local ecosystem. Go for a walk on the hills in winter, and you may just see them roaming free.
78 locals recommend
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
Meet the team at Glenmore as they tell you all about the fascinating lives of this unique Reindeer Herd that live in the Cairngorm National Park. you'll learn about their conservation and how they help support the local ecosystem. Go for a walk on the hills in winter, and you may just see them roaming free.
Visit the incredible Polar bears roaming in their natural habitat, learn about unique conservation projects such as the Scottish Wildcat, watch the Bison, Wolves, Eurasian Tigers, Lynx and other amazing creatures thriving in the Highlands of Scotland. Visit Pass deal with Edinburgh Zoo.
123 locals recommend
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Visit the incredible Polar bears roaming in their natural habitat, learn about unique conservation projects such as the Scottish Wildcat, watch the Bison, Wolves, Eurasian Tigers, Lynx and other amazing creatures thriving in the Highlands of Scotland. Visit Pass deal with Edinburgh Zoo.
Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdGreat for big and little kids alike. Free entry.
Smarty Art
39 High StPaint your own Ceramics... cracking way to spend a few hours and visit Grantown-on-Spey
A brilliant wet weather option for parents. let the kids run wild as you sit with a coffee and cake from the restaurant.
The FUNHOUSE
A brilliant wet weather option for parents. let the kids run wild as you sit with a coffee and cake from the restaurant.
Check out their website for What's On. plenty of kids films and blockbusters on show. Small kiosk sells popcorn, light refreshments and bottled beers.
Nearest dedicated cinema is Inverness
Spey Valley Cinema
Check out their website for What's On. plenty of kids films and blockbusters on show. Small kiosk sells popcorn, light refreshments and bottled beers.
Nearest dedicated cinema is Inverness
Currently only open for MacDonalds Guests meaning locals and non-residents don't get an opportunity to pay and use the fun pool, sauna, steam room or soft play.
Nearest pools are Dalfaber (tiny), Colymnbridge (small), Craig MacLean Centre at Grantown (20m laned pool) or Inverness Leisure Centre (fun and lane pools).
Aviemore Activity Centre
Currently only open for MacDonalds Guests meaning locals and non-residents don't get an opportunity to pay and use the fun pool, sauna, steam room or soft play.
Nearest pools are Dalfaber (tiny), Colymnbridge (small), Craig MacLean Centre at Grantown (20m laned pool) or Inverness Leisure Centre (fun and lane pools).
Zip Trek Park Aviemore
G2 Outdoor
Alvie Forest Food
Dalraddy Holiday Park
Stables Alvie
Aviemore Kart Raceway
Great fun for young people and adults alike
For horse trekking in Alvie Estate. Possibly combine a visit with G2 Outdoor / Zip Trek park which is located nearby
Stables Alvie
For horse trekking in Alvie Estate. Possibly combine a visit with G2 Outdoor / Zip Trek park which is located nearby
Quad Bikes, Rothiemurchus
The Wildlife Centre is very informative. It's where you can observe the nesting Ospreys and other birds, all within their natural habitat.
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RSPB Scotland Loch Garten Nature Centre
The Wildlife Centre is very informative. It's where you can observe the nesting Ospreys and other birds, all within their natural habitat.
Glenmore Forest Park
The Hayfield is the place to go for sledging.
Fascinating visitor centre and if you feel adventurous, why not book yourself on the tour to visit the reindeer in their natural habitat.
78 locals recommend
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
Fascinating visitor centre and if you feel adventurous, why not book yourself on the tour to visit the reindeer in their natural habitat.
Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry
Vue Cinema
Eastfield WayWorking Sheepdogs
The Highlanders' Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection)
Inverness Leisure
Bught LaneAdventure
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and the meals in the bar are amazing. Book a table as you will be disappointed if you turn up and they have none left.
47 locals recommend
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and the meals in the bar are amazing. Book a table as you will be disappointed if you turn up and they have none left.
Into Wild Swimming? Pop up on a Sunday morning for 9am for a 9.20 start and join the many like-minded individuals who are part of cairngorm Wild Swimmers for their weekly jaunt around the moorings buoys on Loch Morlich. Coffee and cake available in the Loch Morlich Watersports centre afterwards. parking at Loch Morlich. Join their Facebook group for more details.
81 locals recommend
Loch Morlich
Into Wild Swimming? Pop up on a Sunday morning for 9am for a 9.20 start and join the many like-minded individuals who are part of cairngorm Wild Swimmers for their weekly jaunt around the moorings buoys on Loch Morlich. Coffee and cake available in the Loch Morlich Watersports centre afterwards. parking at Loch Morlich. Join their Facebook group for more details.
A cracking wee walk out from Glenmore Lodge, past the "Green Loch" to the bothy. Perfect packe-lunch spot.
Ryvoan Bothy
A cracking wee walk out from Glenmore Lodge, past the "Green Loch" to the bothy. Perfect packe-lunch spot.
You get a cracking view all the way out to Skye (on a clear day) from the car park. With a cafe, walks and views, well worth a trip. For the more adventurous, take the 1 hour walk up the mountain to Cairngorm Summit. As a qualfied mountain guide, Heather advises that you have the appropriate footwear, clothing, map, compass and health and experience to undertake this trip. Watch the weather and look at the Mountain Weather Information Service. it is 1300 metres afterall and like the Artic!
112 locals recommend
Cairngorm Mountain Carpark
You get a cracking view all the way out to Skye (on a clear day) from the car park. With a cafe, walks and views, well worth a trip. For the more adventurous, take the 1 hour walk up the mountain to Cairngorm Summit. As a qualfied mountain guide, Heather advises that you have the appropriate footwear, clothing, map, compass and health and experience to undertake this trip. Watch the weather and look at the Mountain Weather Information Service. it is 1300 metres afterall and like the Artic!
From April onwards, the Osprey's arrive back to the Loch. Find Dave MacLeod in Aviemore (photographer) to get a one-to-one close up with these amazing majestic birds.
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RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre
From April onwards, the Osprey's arrive back to the Loch. Find Dave MacLeod in Aviemore (photographer) to get a one-to-one close up with these amazing majestic birds.
Glenmore Lodge
CrossFit Cairngorm
For those needing some gym time
Loch Alvie, Aviemore PH22 1QB, UK
TreeZone Aviemore
Loch Garten
Sit and watch the world go by
A wonderful Mountain Bothy in the heart of the Heart of the Cairngorms. Take a day walk from Glenmore, past the Green Lochan.
Ryvoan Bothy
A wonderful Mountain Bothy in the heart of the Heart of the Cairngorms. Take a day walk from Glenmore, past the Green Lochan.
Uath Lochan, Kingussie PH21 1NU, UK
Lochan Mor, Aviemore PH22, UK
Glen Tromie, Kingussie PH21 1NZ, UK
Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Biking Trail Centre
7 Forestry HousesLecht Ski Centre
Glen Feshie, Kingussie PH21 1NX, UK
Glen Tilt, Pitlochry PH18 5TY, UK
Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Education
Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve
Burn O' Vat Visitor Centre
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Lochan Uaine, Ballater PH22 1RB, UK
Mountain Training Scotland
Ness Islands
Great Glen WayDolphin Spirit Inverness
Stadium RoadWhin Park
Bught RoadChanonry Point Holiday Cottage
Ness RoadBeauly Priory
Food scene
Cairngorm Brewery
Dalfaber Driveguided trips available
Pizzariach
The baked fish is amazing... and the pizza is pretty smashing too
The buffet meals are lovely, kids and adults love this place, make sure you book a table in advance as it gets really busy... you'll see why
24 locals recommend
La Taverna
1 Grampian RdThe buffet meals are lovely, kids and adults love this place, make sure you book a table in advance as it gets really busy... you'll see why
They hold wonderful weddings and receptions... go here to listen to "Spud" the Piper who played at Madonna's wedding and also pipes for the Tartan Army (Scotland Football Team travelling supporters). They have a Thursday night Highland Buffet which is a great way to try traditional Scottish Fare.
37 locals recommend
Cairngorm Hotel station
They hold wonderful weddings and receptions... go here to listen to "Spud" the Piper who played at Madonna's wedding and also pipes for the Tartan Army (Scotland Football Team travelling supporters). They have a Thursday night Highland Buffet which is a great way to try traditional Scottish Fare.
THE cool place to be in the evening, right by the river, the meals are lovely and first class, beer is not too bad either! It is literally 3 minutes from Amazing Place, how amazing is that!
60 locals recommend
Old Bridge Inn
23 Dalfaber RdTHE cool place to be in the evening, right by the river, the meals are lovely and first class, beer is not too bad either! It is literally 3 minutes from Amazing Place, how amazing is that!
The food and service here are cracking, pop into dalfaber Industrial Estate, drive to the end and the cafe is within the Highland Home Centre.
15 locals recommend
Route 7 Cafe
The food and service here are cracking, pop into dalfaber Industrial Estate, drive to the end and the cafe is within the Highland Home Centre.
Kingussie Camping & Motorhome Aire Croila Croft
The Pagoda
Grantown Museum
Burnfield AvenueGrantown-on-Spey Golf Club
Garth Hotel and Restaurant
21 Castle RdTHE place where all the world rated ornithologists come to deliver tours and talks. An extensive library on birds and local wildlife is at the back of the hotel. well worth a visit.
Grant Arms Hotel
25 The SquareTHE place where all the world rated ornithologists come to deliver tours and talks. An extensive library on birds and local wildlife is at the back of the hotel. well worth a visit.
The Winking Owl, Craft Ale Pub & Bar
123 Grampian Rdthe Balavoulin
125 Grampian RdCairngorm Mountain Railway
Cairngorms National Park
Rothiemurchus Clay Shooting Ground
Pine Marten Bar and Scran
Cobbs Cafe
High StreetLoch Morlich Sailing Club
Loch an Eilein Castle
Old post office café
1 Braeriach RdSuie bar
Kilted Fudge Company Ltd
164 Grampian RoadRetail outlet located in the Post Office.
Galaxy World Buffet Restaurant
Chinese buffet.
Galaxy Noodle Bar
Take-away food
Snow Mountain Chinese Takeaway
Decent take-away
The Chippy
6 Granish WayDecent take-away
Rothiemurchus
Cobbs Cafe located inside
Duke Of Gordon Hotel
Decent lunch
The Sugarbowl
30 High Stlovely wee cafe
THE CHEESE NEUK
20 High Stbrilliant cheese, fabulous owner
Speyside Centre
Skye of Curr RoadFor local plants, crafts and afternoon tea
Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadThe House of Bruar
The Cairn Distillery - Visitor Experience
The Spey District Fishery
Tomintoul Distillery
Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
The Fife Arms
Mar RoadBallindalloch Single Malt Distillery
Dufftown Distillery
Church StreetThe Balvenie Distillery
The Glenmorangie Distillery Co
A9Glenfiddich Distillery
The Glenturret Distillery
Aviemore Centre
Newtonmore Grill
Old Perth RdBallinluig Services
Glenfarclas Distillery
Balmenach Distillery
Balmenach RoadSightseeing
This is a gem... just around the corner from Amazing Place, tucked away, go for a picnic, or just walk 30 mins to the top of the hill to get an alternative stunning view of the Cairngorm Mountains and the Strathspey valley
13 locals recommend
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
This is a gem... just around the corner from Amazing Place, tucked away, go for a picnic, or just walk 30 mins to the top of the hill to get an alternative stunning view of the Cairngorm Mountains and the Strathspey valley
Want afternoon tea on a steam train, Broomhill was the station that was used in the BBC series "Monarch of the Glen"
51 locals recommend
Strathspey Railway
Dalfaber RoadWant afternoon tea on a steam train, Broomhill was the station that was used in the BBC series "Monarch of the Glen"
Stop here on the steam train, visit Santa Cruz bike shop RiDe Cairngorm and have a cuppa in the Boat of Garten Hotel. You can cycle back to Aviemore on the Speyside Way. Simply Stunning.
11 locals recommend
Boat of Garten
Stop here on the steam train, visit Santa Cruz bike shop RiDe Cairngorm and have a cuppa in the Boat of Garten Hotel. You can cycle back to Aviemore on the Speyside Way. Simply Stunning.
Your host's Computer Shop and online store www.cheap4stuff.com
Come to the shop for SD / camera memory cards, chargers, cables, printing, internet access or even bring your laptop for a service, we have many customers who return to Aviemore each year from all over the world, bring their computers back to Barry to service whilst they are here.
Baztex
81 Grampian RdYour host's Computer Shop and online store www.cheap4stuff.com
Come to the shop for SD / camera memory cards, chargers, cables, printing, internet access or even bring your laptop for a service, we have many customers who return to Aviemore each year from all over the world, bring their computers back to Barry to service whilst they are here.
Excellent service from Sally-Anne and her experienced team. From beauty treatment, to massage and complimentary therapies, book here early to avoid disappointment. Not open Sunday nor Monday.
Aviemore Beauty
13 Morlich PlExcellent service from Sally-Anne and her experienced team. From beauty treatment, to massage and complimentary therapies, book here early to avoid disappointment. Not open Sunday nor Monday.
Open 6 days a week - you can get postcards, stamps and send items back home. Currency can also be ordered / collected.
Aviemore News/Aviemore Post Office
Grampian RoadOpen 6 days a week - you can get postcards, stamps and send items back home. Currency can also be ordered / collected.
Local authors have thier books stocked in here. You will find books on the mountaines, culture, local cookery. They stock stationary, games and lovely cards. Check it out. Just near to Barry's shop - Baztex.
Waterstones
87 Grampian RdLocal authors have thier books stocked in here. You will find books on the mountaines, culture, local cookery. They stock stationary, games and lovely cards. Check it out. Just near to Barry's shop - Baztex.
Fuel station is open 24 hours 7 days per week.
The prices are more expensive than Perth or Inverness.
Other local fuel stations include Newtonmore, Carrbridge, Dulnain Bridge and Grantown-on-Spey.
There is a tyre inflation point.
No jet wash. Nearest is Newtonmore.
If travelling in winter - ensure you have highly concentrated screenwash as it will freeze otherwise.
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62 Grampian RdFuel station is open 24 hours 7 days per week.
The prices are more expensive than Perth or Inverness.
Other local fuel stations include Newtonmore, Carrbridge, Dulnain Bridge and Grantown-on-Spey.
There is a tyre inflation point.
No jet wash. Nearest is Newtonmore.
If travelling in winter - ensure you have highly concentrated screenwash as it will freeze otherwise.
Listen to him play each Summer Night at Cairngorm Hotel
Spud the Piper (Award Winning Wedding & Funeral Piper)
Listen to him play each Summer Night at Cairngorm Hotel
Local Artists and Crafts. Check the opening times before your travel. Stock Ann Vastano originals and prints.
9 locals recommend
1896 Gallery
Deshar RoadLocal Artists and Crafts. Check the opening times before your travel. Stock Ann Vastano originals and prints.
Aviemore Ring Cairn & Stone Circle
Grampian Road400 years old - just behind the Fire Station
Balmoral Castle
Ruthven Barracks
Blair Castle
Glamis Castle station
Linn of Dee Car Park
Mar Lodge Estate
Castle Grant
Castle Roy
RSPB - Insh Marshes
Corgarff Castle
A939Clava Cairns
Culloden Battlefield
The Watchers
Knock Castle
B976Burghead Pictish Fort
Findhorn Bay IV36 3YY, UK
Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre
Armoury RoadDunkeld Cathedral
10 Cathedral StBraemar Castle
The Glenlivet Distillery Brand Home
Inverness Cathedral, dedicated to St Andrew
Ardross StreetCaledonian Canal, United Kingdom
Fort Augustus Abbey
Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
Pitcarmick Round Houses
Glen Doll, Kirriemuir DD8 4RD, UK
Blairfindy Castle
10 Castleton of BlairfindyDrumin Castle
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Castle Stuart
Cawdor Castle
Nairn Beach
Carrbridge Studio
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle WyndInverness Botanic Gardens
Bught LaneLeakey's Second-hand Bookshop
Church StreetFort George
Adults
It is the only "nightclub" in Aviemore.
Sticky carpet and possibly not the most sensible place to end up after 1130pm
The Vault
Grampian RoadIt is the only "nightclub" in Aviemore.
Sticky carpet and possibly not the most sensible place to end up after 1130pm
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Dalfaber DriveA very scenic experience
Carrbridge Golf Club
Inverness RdKingussie Golf Club
Gynack RoadDunkeld House Hotel
Blairgowrie RoadBadenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital
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62 Grampian RdCarrbridge Train stn
Carrbridge Golf Club
Inverness RdEden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadThe Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre
4-9 Huntly StTraveler advice
Book before you go
Zip Trek Park
Book in advance. There's 2 courses available, one self-guided and the other is guided. Weekends, particularly Saturdays, are very busy.