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“This is an amazing place,
we feel so free, it’s the real outdoors
- stunning scenery, superb activities,
delicious food, beautiful shops and
friendly people. We love it here.”
Simmons family
“voted the U.K.'s

favourite picnic spot”
IN THE AIR...
CLAY SHOOTING
TREEZONE AERIAL ADVENTURES
ARCHERY
ON LAND...
FAMILY BIKE HIRE
QUAD BIKE TREKKING
HIGHLAND PONY TREKKING
FEED THE DEER
EAT, DRINK,
SHOP
SAFARIS ON FOOT
SAFARIS BY LANDROVER
ON WATER... 44
WILDLIFE WATCHING THE DRUIE RESTAURANT CAF
X OFF ROAD DRIVING ESTATE FARM SHOP & DELI
GIFT SHOP & CARD SHOP
FISHING WALKING
GALLERY & LOCAL CRAFT WORK
FEED THE FISH HAIRY COO SAFARIS
RIVER TUBING SEGWAYS
FAMILY RAFTING TENNIS
GORGE WALKING WILDLIFE WATCHING
WHITE WATER RAFTING
GORGE SWIMMING
CANYONING Rothiemurchus Centre PH22 1QH
OSPREY PHOTOGRAPHY 5 minutes from Aviemore
Open all year.
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Park i, the directory that covers the village by village basis, so all that is
whole of the Cairngorms National going on in any particular place is at
Park. National Geographic has voted your fingertips. There are separate
the area one of the Top 20 Places sections for iSee, showing all the
To Visit In The World and this year physical attractions to visit throughout
we’re celebrating the Park’s 10 year the area, and iDo, giving details of all
anniversary. the activities to take part in, together
with seasonal details of all that is
The Cairngorms National Park is going on.
Britain’s largest National Park and
covers a staggering 4,500 square Don’t forget to pick up your free
kilometres, from Grantown on Spey monthly What’s On events guide, the
to the heads of the Angus Glens, only guide that covers events across
and from Killiecrankie to Strathdon. the entire Cairngorms National Park.
Whether you want to know where It’s packed with local events and used
to eat in Ballater, need somewhere to in conjunction with Park i, tells you all
stay in Blair Atholl, or want to know you need to know for your visit. Pick
what to do in and around Aviemore, up your free guide now or visit
then this is the booklet for you. www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson
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Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
itravel
train services
National Express East Coast Inverness Elgin Inverurie
and ScotRail operate north and
south train services through the Park Broomhill
seven days a week. Direct services Carrbridge
Boat-of-Garten
are available from Perth, Glasgow, Aviemore
Edinburgh and Inverness.
Kingussie
Newtonmore Aberdeen
ScotRail also operates a sleeper
Dalwhinnie
service between Inverness and
London Euston which makes several Blair Atholl
stops in the Park.
Pitlochry
National Rail Enquiries Dunkeld
08457 48 49 50 Dundee
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Perth
www.thetrainline.com
Gleneagles
Dunblane
Traveline
0871 200 2233 Stirling
www.traveline.org.uk Larbert
Edinburgh
Glasgow
London
Scotrail
National Express East Coast
Scotrail
Strathspey Steam Railway
local bus routes
Bus time-tables vary throughout the TOMINTOUL, STRATHDON
year, so it’s advisable to contact the AND DISTRICT
service operator to find out what their  Route 219
latest schedules are. Aberdeen < > Lumsden < >
Some routes operate on a Strathdon. This route is operated by
hail-and-stop basis (if you see a bus Stagecoach. Tel: (01224) 212 266
approaching, put out your hand and  Route 363
it will stop). In Grantown on Spey, Tomintoul < > Aberlour < > Elgin
Strachan’s operate a Dial-a-Bus Thursday service. This route is
service (01479 870 025). operated by Central Coaches.
BADENOCH & STRATHSPEY Tel: (01542) 882 113
 Route 15/15X  Route 362
Inverness < > Grantown on Spey Tomintoul < > Dufftown < > Keith
< > Aviemore. This route is operated Thursday service. This route is
by Stagecoach. For timetable info call operated by Central Coaches.
Traveline on (0871) 200 22 33. Tel: (01542) 882 113
 Route 35/38/209 DEESIDE
Inverness < > Aviemore < >  Route 201
Newtonmore. This route is operated Aberdeen < > Aboyne < > Ballater
by Stagecoach and Bremners Coaches. < > Braemar. This route is operated
For timetable info call Traveline on by Stagecoach Bluebird.
(0871) 200 22 33 or (01479) 812 322. Tel: (01224) 212 266
 Route 33/34/34B/34C/35B/209  Route 210
Cairngorm < > Aviemore < > Aberdeen Westhill < > Torphins
Grantown on Spey < > Tormore. This < > Ballater. This route is operated
route is operated by Stagecoach and by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Bremners Coaches. For timetable info Tel: (01224) 212 266
call Traveline on (0871) 200 22 33 or
ANGUS GLENS
(01479) 812 322.
 Route 71
 Route 338
Blairgowrie < > Glenshee Spittal.
Grantown on Spey < > Aberlour.
No late service. This route is operated
This route is operated by Speyside
by Stagecoach Strath Tay.
Community Bus. Tel: (01343) 562 569
Tel: (01250) 872 772 9
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The Cairngorms National Park is an Castles & History 13

area of outstanding natural beauty. Culture & Museums 16
The area's attractions come ‘big’ – the
Garden Centres 16
Cairngorm Mountains contain some
of Scotland's highest peaks – and Natural Interests 17
they come ‘old’ - the ancient pine Visitor Centres 22
forests of Abernethy, Rothiemurchus Whisky in the Park 24
and Glen Tanar are home to the tiny Wildlife Interests 25
Crested Tit, one of our rarest native
birds. The attractions also come ‘fast’
- think about downhill alpine skiing,
snowboarding or mountain biking
- and they come ‘slow’ - turn your
mind to gliding, golfing, salmon fishing,
pony trekking and nostalgic steam
train trips. This is an area of stunning
scenery where you should take your
time to explore - preferably by bike
through green forest paths and cycle
trails, or on foot on some of the best
high and low level walking in the
UK, including the Speyside Way. The
area is no stranger to the TV having
starred in the BBC Springwatch and
Autumnwatch programmes and the
popular BBC TV series, Monarch of
the Glen, was filmed on location here. 11
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Landscapes & Habitats National Nature Reserves within the
The Park's landscape is a complex Park’s boundaries which are open to
mix of mountains, heather moorland, everyone, information can be found at
farmland and woodland. The www.nnr-scotland.org.uk.
Cairngorm Mountains are the
History & Heritage
highest and most massive range
Around the Park there are castles,
of sub-arctic mountain landscape
museums and heritage centres
anywhere in the British Isles and
portraying the heritage of the Park
contain four of Scotland's five highest
and its inhabitants. Balmoral Castle,
peaks. Meanwhile, the forests around
the summer home of the Royal Family,
the foothills of the Cairngorms
and Blair Castle, home of Europe’s
represent one of the largest tracts
only private army, are two of our
of comparatively natural and largely
most famous castles.
untouched woodland in the UK and
contain areas of original Caledonian Whisky
pine forest. The Park is home to several whisky
distilleries, One of the most famous
Wildlife
is The Tomintoul, which made the
The National Park is a wildlife
Guinness Book of Records for
paradise and is home to a wide
producing “The Largest Bottle of
variety of animals. In fact, around 25%
Scotch Whisky in The World" - 105.3
of the UK's threatened bird, animal
litres of Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet
and plant species live within the Park's
Single Malt Scotch whisky aged
boundaries. There are eight
14 years, now that is a large dram!
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CASTLES & HISTORY Braemar Castle
Braemar
Ballindalloch Castle (013397) 41219
Ballindalloch (near the park) www.braemarcastle.co.uk
(01807) 500 205 Built 1628, hear tales of ghosts, villains,
www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk Jacobites and Clan Farquharson.
16th century castle, family home of the Guided tours of 12 furnished rooms.
Macpherson-Grants. Castle tours, Great value family ticket just £14.
audio-visual, shop, tearoom, gardens, Braemar Graveyard
electric trains, llamas. 10.30am-4.45pm,
closed Saturday. Easter-end September. Braemar
Built on the site of the original settlement
Balmoral Castle of Dodencha.
Braemar/Crathie
(013397) 42534 Cairn on Creag Coinnich
www.balmoralcastle.com Braemar
Balmoral, Scottish home to the Royal Built when Braemar Castle was vacated
Family. Grounds, Gardens and Exhibitions. by government troops in 1831 - good
Open from Friday 29th March to the viewpoint.
31st July. Audio Tour, Café, Shop and
Castle Ballroom. Cambus O’ May Suspension
Bridge
Ballater
White Victorian suspension bridge over
VISITOR
ATTRACTION the River Dee. Parking and forest walks
nearby.
Blair Castle
Blair Atholl Castle Roy
(01796) 481 207 Nethy Bridge
www.blair-castle.co.uk Castle Roy is possibly the oldest,
The ancient seat of the Dukes & Earls 13th-century fortress in Scotland. The
of Atholl and home to the Atholl walls of this ruin are 7ft thick, built with
Highlanders, Europes only private army. strong rubble-work, and up to 25ft high.
Seven centuries of history, 30 rooms,
9 acre walled garden and extensive Corgarff Castle
grounds. Open all week April - October. Strathdon
Open weekends November - January. 16th century tower house surrounded
by a distinctive perimeter wall and
converted into barracks for Hanoverian
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ATTRACTION
troops. The west pavilion housing the
bakehouse and brewhouse is accessible
to visitors using wheelchairs or with
limited mobility. There is no suitable
access to the main tower.
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CASTLES & HISTORY (continued) Kindrochit Castle
Braemar
Crathie Church www.royal-deeside.org.uk/RDattract/castles
Braemar/Crathie Ruins of ancient fortifications, built
About ¼ mile east of Balmoral, the around 1057-1093 by King Malcolm III.
church was built in 1895 and overlooks Once named Ceann-drochit, a bridge was
the old Kirkyard where the remains of built across the River Clunie and was the
the original 14th Century church can still only means of crossing.
be seen. John Brown, Queen Victoria's
servant is buried here within the old Lecht Mine
walled cemetery. Glenlivet
Iron was first mined here during the
Drumin Castle 18th century. The ore was taken by
Glenlivet (just off B9008, packhorse over the hills to Nethy Bridge
north of Tomintoul) (01479) 870070 for smelting. It was reopened in 1841 to
www.glenlivetestate.com produce manganese ore.
Constructed in the mid 14th century
this fortified towerhouse was once the Loch an Eilein,
stronghold of Alexander Stewart the Rothiemurchus
‘Wolf of Badenoch’. Situated on the by Aviemore, PH22 1QP
Glenlivet Estate, the ruins offer lovely www.rothiemurchus.net
views. Open all year. Free admission. Voted ‘U.K’s best picnic spot’, easy walks
through ancient forest round the loch
Dun da Lamh with views of the island castle and
Laggan mountains. Visitor Centre, loos, attended
Ancient hill fort above Spey Dam. As you car park open every day. Gallery with
approach the Spey Dam, the wooded hill local artists, craftwork & refreshments -
is to your left. Easter to November. About 3 miles
from Aviemore on the B970 South
Invermark Castle, Glen Mar to Feshiebridge.
South Deeside
Located south of Ballater and built in
1526 by the Lindsay family. Invermark
Castle is an implausibly tall tower house
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
dating back to the 1300s and built to Queen’s Well

guard the southern end of the strategic Glen Mark
pass leading from Deeside. A "danger The Queen’s well is an unusual crown-
keep out" sign on the iron yett barring shaped monument built in 1861 in
the original first floor entrance to the honour of Queen Victoria.
castle emphasises that admission is not
possible.
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Ruthven Barracks The Forbidden College at Scalan
Kingussie Glenlivet
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kingussie Roman Catholics established a training
Erected in 1719 after the Jacobite rising of college for priests at Scalan during the
1715, with two ranges of quarters and a 18th century. They chose this spot at the
stable block. Captured and burnt by Prince foot of the Ladder Hills because it was so
Charles Edward Stuart’s army in 1746. remote and inaccessible.
The Auld Brig of Dee The Livet Pack Horse Bridge
Braemar Glenlivet
The Old Invercauld Bridge, as it’s also This picturesque structure spans the
known, was built in 1852 as part of the Livet where it tumbles through a narrow,
New Military Road from Blairgowrie to rocky gorge at Bridgend. Two arches of
Fort George. Prince Albert commissioned the bridge still survive, the third having
the bridge 1859. been ripped away during the Muckle
The Doune of Invernochty Spate of 1829.
Strathdon
The Doune of Invernochty is an earthwork The Princess Royal & Duke of
castle dating from around 800AD. It is a Fife Memorial Park
moated motte and was a stronghold of the Braemar
Mormaer of Mar and is thus sometimes This is the site where the Royal Highland
described as the 'Citadel of Mar'. Games are held in September on an
annual basis.
The Doune of
Rothiemurchus The Stone Circle
by Aviemore, PH22 1QP Aviemore
(01479) 812 345 bookings Located in the centre of Aviemore just
www.rothiemurchus.net past the fire station. This site follows the
Between 16th & 19th centuries and Clava tradition of cairn building, though all
now again home to the Grants of that is left of the cairn are the kerbstones.
Rothiemurchus. Restoration in progress. Surrounding the cairn are five stones of
Visit during The Highland Lady Tour every the circle, one of them fallen.
Wednesday (booking required) or for
mostly exterior visit, first Monday of month
all year & every Monday April - August.
About 3 miles from Aviemore on the
B970 South to Feshiebridge.
VISITOR
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CULTURE & MUSEUMS GARDEN CENTRES
Atholl Country Life Museum Inshriach Nursery
(01796) 481 232 On B970, 4 miles south
www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org of Aviemore (01540) 651 287
Open Easter & weekends in May. 1st www.inshriachnursery.co.uk
June-30th September daily 1.30-5.00pm. Useful range of hardy plants. Enjoy
Also weekdays in July & August from informal gardens or fresh, homebaked
10am. Interesting for adults, fun for cream cakes in tearoom overlooking
children. One of Scotland’s favourite wee feeders for Red Squirrels and birds.
museums. Children free. 10am-5pm 1st March-31st October.
Open every day.
Highland Folk Museum
Newtonmore
(01540) 673 551
www.highlandfolk.com GARDEN
Free admission! This award winning Speyside Heather

museum is on a mile long site which Garden & Visitor Centre
includes a recreated 1700s township, Dulnain Bridge
1930s school and farm, pinewood with (01479) 851 359
squirrels. Fun for all the family! Easter until www.heathercentre.com
August 10:30-17:30, September and Strathspey’s largest garden centre
October 11:00-16:30. in an idyllic setting within The
Speyside Centre, selling a wide
variety of trees, shrubs, heathers,
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
furniture, sundries, wildlife food
and feeders. Open every day,
Tomintoul Museum all year. Gift Shop & Restaurant
Tomintoul for snacks and more. NATURAL
Visitors can discover the lives and times
of the inhabitants of Glenlivet and the
Cairngorms in bygone days.
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NATURAL INTERESTS
Abernethy National Nature
Reserve
Nethy Bridge
www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve.
asp?NNRId=19
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/
lochgarten/index.asp
Including Dell Wood, this reserve extends
to the montane plateau and also contains
the largest native Scots pinewood with
a unique mix of woodland that is home
to numerous breeding birds such as
Capercaillie, Crossbill, Crested Tit, Osprey
and Goldeneye.
Ailnack Gorge
Tomintoul
South west of Tomintoul lies the Ailnack
Gorge. At 600' wide, 300' deep and over
6 miles long, it is Scotland's largest glacial Image courtesy of Shona Armstrong.
melt water channel.
Burn O’ Vat Clach Bhan (Stone of Women)
Dinnet Glenavon
This hidden 'vat' or cave part of Muir An extraordinary variety of potholes,
of Dinnet NNR, is reputed to have been channels and other forms of rock
the hiding place of famed outlaw Gilderoy weathering. Pregnant women used to sit
Macgregor. The Visitor Centre has lots in the pot holes, in the belief that it would
of child-friendly activities, toilets and ensure an easy labour.
picnic sites.
Corrie Fee National Nature
Cambus O'May Forest Reseve
Dinnet www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve.
Near Ballater, this is an attractive asp?NNRId=30
pinewood with facilities for visitors of all This reserve, at the head of Glen Clova,
ages, including walks with hidden wildlife hosts dramatic landforms and is home
and plants. to important plant species rarely found
elsewhere like yellow mountain saxifrage
and roseroot.
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NATURAL INTERESTS (continued) Falls of Unich
Waterfall above the steep-sided Glen Lee
Corrieyairack Pass south of Ballater.
Near Laggan, built by General Wade
in the 18th century, the road follows a Gaick Pass / Glen Truim
traditional drove route through the high Near Drumochter, traditional route
Corrieyairick Pass from Fort Augustus between Atholl and Strathspey via Gaick
to Laggan. Pass and Glen Tromie. Dramatic scenery
in a remote part of the Cairngorms.
Craigellachie National Nature
Reserve Garbh Choire
www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve. Glenavon
asp?NNRId=18 One of the most remote corries in
Scenic trails with views across Aviemore Scotland with two of the best rock climbs
and the Cairngorms. Popular for in the Cairngorms; Squareface, a huge
woodland flowers and the chance to spot buttress of rough granite, and Mitre Ridge,
Peregrine Falcons. a 200m high black wall culminating in a
series of towers.
Creag Meagaidh National
Nature Reserve Glas Allt Waterfall
www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve. Dramatic waterfall above Loch Muick
asp?NNRId=21 south of Ballater via Spittal of Glenmuick.
Near Dalwhinnie, this varied reserve, Glen Avon
stretching from loch side to mountain top This wild and remote glen is accessible
includes the magnificent ice-carved crags both on foot and by bike. Opportunities
of Coire Ardair. to spot salmon red deer, mountain hares
Dulnain Bridge Roche and golden eagles.
Moutonees Glen Clova
Viewpoint for the Cairngorms, this is an Glen Clova occupies the valley of the
excellent example of glaciated rocks River South Esk which rises on the slopes
known as “roche moutonees”. of Broad Cairn near the border with
Falls of Pattack Aberdeenshire and flows southeastwards
Near Laggan, waterfalls set in a dramatic into the valley of Strathmore below the
tree-topped gorge, close to the A86. Braes of Angus.
Great spot for a picnic.
Falls of Truim
South of Newtonmore at Crubenbeg, the
falls under the bridge are a great spot for
salmon watching.
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Glen Doll Glen Tanar Estate & National
Beyond Glen Clova is Glen Doll, opening Nature Reserve
out to the Eastern Cairngorms and Glen Tanar (01339) 886 072
sporting the impressive mountains Mayer www.glentanar.co.uk
and Driesh, both are munros. There is an www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve
ancient track that starts in Glen Doll and asp?NNRId=28
reaches all the way to Braemar. The steep Fantastic range of habitats from the River
hills and conifer woodland of Glen Doll Dee through Caledonian Pine Forest
offer lots of walks. to moorland and mountain. Home to
capercaillie and crossbill, birds of prey
Glen Einich and more. Open all year. Parking £2.
Rothiemurchus
Accessible on foot, this is one of Glenmore National Nature
the wildest of the Cairngorm glens, Reserve
particularly around Loch Einich, the loch www.forestry.gov.uk/glenmoreforestpark
that supplies much of Strathspey with its Glenmore contains some of the best
domestic water. preserved areas of ancient Caledonian
Pine Forest in Scotland. This natural
Glen Feshie forest is a must for all nature enthusiasts.
West of Cairngorm plateau via Feshie
Bridge, lies this beautiful wild glen with RSPB Insh Marshes National
excellent walking & cycling routes. Nature Reserve
www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve.
Glen Prosen asp?NNRId=20
South of Braemar, overlooked by the www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/i/
peaks of Mayar and Driesh, Glen Prosen inshmarshes/index.asp
is home to varied wildlife and plants. Near Kingussie, this reserve is home to
many species of wetland bird in summer
and winter.
Cairngorms National Park
Come and Inside, you’ll find our Forest Shop, full of wonderful gift
ideas. Our interpretive displays tell the story of Glenmore,
discover our the native pinewoods and their restoration - including
Visitor Centre touch screens and childrens games. You’ll also find Mor
at Glenmore café, which is a great place for lunch or a
at the heart refreshment after a long day exploring the forest.
of Glenmore Our dedicated staff will be on hand to provide first

hand information about the Forest Park and the T: 01479 861220
Forest Park. recreation facilities you can enjoy within it. www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland
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NATURAL INTERESTS (continued) Loch Avon
Remote loch in the heart of the
Inshriach Forest Cairngorms, surrounded by peaks.
Near Aviemore, forest with walking trails
and cycle routes. Includes the pools and
wetlands of Uath Lochans. Loch Brandy
Invereshie and Inshriach Small loch located almost 2000ft above
National Nature Reserve sea-level to the north of Glen Clova just
This reserve contains about 700ha of south of Ballater.
Caledonian Pine Forest which, going up Loch Lee
to about 650m altitude. A short climb following a small burn near
Lairig Ghru Cairn Lick leads to a great view of Loch
Steep-sided high pass connecting the Lee and of Carlochy of Lee, until this
north and south of the Cairngorms, is point a hidden corrie loch.
a popular walk between Aviemore and Loch Morlich
Braemar but it’s a long walk and not easy.
Located in Glenmore near Aviemore,
Linn o’ Dee Loch Morlich has a nice sandy beach, and
Narrow chasm on the River Dee, near is a popular spot for water sports and
Braemar. This is the starting point for other activities. Surrounded by the pine
numerous walks. woods of Glenmore, with excellent views
to the northern corries of Cairngorm.
Linn of Quoich
On the River Quoich near Braemar, Loch Muick & Lochnagar
starting point for lots of walks. Wildlife Reserve
Loch an Eilein South of Ballater, nature reserve which is
Rothiemurchus, by Aviemore, home to a red deer reserve. Around
PH22 1QH the loch is a variety of terrain with steep
www.rothiemurchus.net craggy slopes all around.
"One of the most stunning places I have
ever visited" - easy walks through ancient Muir of Dinnet National Nature
forest round the loch with views of Reserve
the island castle and mountains. www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve.
Visitor Centre, loos, attended car park asp?NNRId=56
open every day. Glimpse Red Squirrels, Area of moorland and birch forest
Crested Tits, Scottish Crossbill. About surrounding Loch Kinord and Loch Davan
3 miles from Aviemore on the B970 and stretching up onto heather moors.
South to Feshiebridge. As well as the wildlife there is evidence of
prehistoric habitation.
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ATTRACTION
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Rothiemurchus The
by Aviemore, PH22 1QP
(01479) 812 345
www.rothiemurchus.net
Aviemore Gallery
The majestic ancient forest of privately
owned Rothiemurchus is loved as one
of Scotland’s most treasured places and
crafts, gallery & coffee
recognised as a conservation area of
European importance for habitats and Contemporary art, crafts and gifts
species. ‘Loved by generations, cared for Contemporary
from art,
the Scottish Highlands.
by you’.
crafts and
Inverdruie, gifts
Aviemore
from Tel: 01479

the Scottish 811987
Highlands.
www.theaviemoregallery.com
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
Ryvoan Pass Inverdruie, Aviemore

A narrow pass between Glenmore and
Abernethy, well known for the beautiful Tel: 01479 811987
green lochan - Lochan Uaine.
www.theaviemoregallery.com
Victor Gaffney View Point
Tomintoul
North west of Tomintoul, this view point
exposes a classic Cairngorms panorama
along Glenavon towards Ben Avon and
Ben a' Bhuird.
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VISITOR CENTRES Cairngorm Sled-dog Centre
Aviemore
Cairngorm Brewery (07767) 270 526
Aviemore www.sled-dogs.co.uk
(01479) 812 222 The only centre of its kind in the UK.
www.cairngormbrewery.com Daytime and evening trips through the
Newly refurbished Brewery Shop open Cairngorms. Sled-dog museum. Open all
all year Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Open year. Booking essential. Daily kennel tours
Sundays 12-4pm (April-Oct inc). Closed 2.30pm, £8/£4. Trips £60/£40. Family/
25th,26th Dec, 1st ,2nd Jan. Tours group prices available.
available Mon - Fri at 2.30pm duration
up to 1 hour £3.00 per person. Booking Glenlivet Estate
essential for groups and weekends. Tomintoul
(01479) 870 070
www.glenlivetestate.co.uk
Explore Glenlivet for wildlife, walking,
cycling and other outdoor activities. Over
100 miles of waymarked trails and new
CairnGorm Mountain mountain bike trails opening Summer
Railway and Camera 2013. Information centre, adventure
Obscura playground, ranger service. Open all year
Cairngorms (centre Mon-Fri). Free entry.
(01479) 861 261
www.cairngormmountain.org
High speed funicular railway taking
visitors to panoramic viewing terrace,
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
guided Walks from The Top, Ptarmigan

Restaurant, mountain exhibition and shop.
Trains daily except Christmas Day. Glenmore Visitor Centre
Adults £10.30, Children £6.60. VI Glenmore
(01479) 861 220
www.forestry.gov.uk/glenmoreforestpark
The Visitor Centre offers a forest shop
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
with an attractive range of gift items to suit
everyone, Audio-visual presentation of the
history the native pinewoods & restoration.
Parking, Toilet facilities.
Highland Wildlife Park
Kincraig
(01540) 651 270
www.highlandwildlifepark.org
Scottish wildlife and rare mountain and
tundra species. Polar Bears, tigers, wolves,
wildcats and more. Café, gift shop, and
daily keeper talks. Open all year round.
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Landmark Forest
Adventure Park
Carrbridge
(01479) 841 613
www.landmarkpark.co.uk
Adventure play park, treetop trail, Red
Squirrel Nature Trail, giant viewing tower,
forest maze, ‘The Runaway Timber Train’
GOOD THINGS
family rollercoaster and ‘Bamboozeleum’ BREWING IN THE
an amazing exhibition of illusions, puzzles
and special effects - pure fun for all. Shop HIGHLANDS
and restaurant.
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
The Lost Gallery

(019756) 51287
www.lostgallery.co.uk
Despite an unusual and enviable rural
location, The Lost Gallery is clearly
identified as one of the most important
private galleries in the UK. Showing
exciting international and British artists.
Rothiemurchus Centre AWARD WINNING BEERS
by Aviemore, PH22 1QH
(01479) 812 345
• Newly Refurbished Brewery Shop
Laugh, play, relax, experience one of • Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5.30pm
the ‘Most Amazing places in the U.K.'. (All year round)
35+ outdoor activities, Loch an Eilein, • Open Sundays 12 – 4pm
Estate Farm Shop, Restaurant Cafe, (Apr – Oct inc )
unusual Gifts & Cards. Open every day,
9.30 - 5.30. Bookings by telephone, • Tours Available
online or visit just a mile from Aviemore, Mon – Fri at 2.30pm
less if walking or biking along the Old (Duration up to 1 hour) £3 p.p.
Logging Way. • Booking essential for Groups and
Weekend tours
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
Tel: 01479 813 303
colleen@cairngormbrewery.com
www.cairngormbrewery.com
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VISITOR CENTRES (continued) WHISKY IN THE PARK
Strathspey Railway Dalwhinnie Distillery
Aviemore Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA
(01479) 810 725 (01540) 672 219
www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk www.discovering-distilleries.com/
Enjoy a trip with a difference through dalwhinnie
the Cairngorms National Park as a Dalwhinnie.distillery@diageo.com
special, vintage locomotive engine steams Open 7 days, all year. Whisky and
through woodlands, heather moors and Chocolate, a match made in heaven.
riverside, with the Cairngorm Mountains Our tours and tastings offer something
in the backdrop. Special themed events different – a range of Classic Single Malts
and packages throughout 2013. paired with luxury highland chocolates.
See website. Elevate your senses in one of the highest
distilleries in the land.
VISITOR
The Speyside Centre

ATTRACTION
Dulnain Bridge The Glenlivet Disillery

(01479) 851 359 Visitor Centre
www.heathercentre.com (01340) 821 720
Award Winning visitor attraction www.theglenlivet.com com
incorporating gift shop, garden centre, red Tour our distillery and bonded warehouse
squirrel and bird viewing area, art gallery, followed by a complimentary single malt
antiques shop, heather story and Clootie whisky dram (over 18s only). Headsets
Dumpling restaurant. Open every day, all available in French, German, Italian and
year. Free entry. Spanish. Gift shop and coffee shop.
The Whisky Castle
(01807) 580 213
www.whiskycastle.com
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
The Whisky Castle is home to over

550 Fine Malt Whiskies. We believe Malt
Whisky is the "Life Blood of Scotland”
and we can find the perfect Malt for you.
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WILDLIFE INTERESTS Highland Wildlife
& Birdwatch Safaris
Atholl Estates Landrover Safaris Aviemore
Blair Atholl (01479) 811 169 or 07974 151503
(01796) 481 355 www.highlandwildlifesafaris.co.uk
www.atholl-estates.co.uk Guided wildlife excursions by MPV with
Discover the remote areas of the estate experienced local nature watcher to see
with our knowlegable guides. During wildlife treasures you may never have
October experience the sights and realised existed. Open all year, every day,
sounds of the roaring of the stags during hours flexible, beginners welcome.
the annual rut. April to October.
Booking essential.
Atholl Estates Tractor Tours WILDLIFE
EXPERIENCES
Blair Atholl RSPB Insh Marshes National

(01796) 481 207 / 481 355 Nature Reserve
www.atholl-estates.co.uk Insh (01540) 661 518
Enjoy a 90 minute vintage tractor and
trailer ride through the grounds of Blair www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/i/inshmarshes
Castle and the surrounding landscape of Visit “The Lookout” for one of the best
a working estate. Operating from mid views of Strathspey, full disabled access.
June to mid August. Booking essential. Explore the trails and hides at one of
Europe’s most important wetlands.
Balmoral Luxury Open daily all year. Booking essential
Land Rover Safaris
Braemar
(013397) 42534 THE
www.balmoralcastle.com STRATHSPEY RAILWAY
Accompany a ranger on a fascinating Steam through the Scottish Highlands with one of
‘behind the scenes’ tour of Balmoral our very special steam engines.
Estate. An excellent opportunity to
experience the stunning mountain
scenery and wildlife of the Cairngorms
National Park all from the comfort of 1863 - 2013
a luxury Land Rover Discovery. special 150th anniversary year
On board dining, themed events and special packages
will be available in this special celebratory year.
WILDLIFE
Aviemore – Boat of Garten – Broomhill (“Glenbogle”)

EXPERIENCES
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre Open daily July and August.

Glenmore, by Aviemore Restricted opening in February, March, April, May,
(01479) 861 228 June, September, October and December.
www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk Free Parking.
Join us on a walk to visit Britain’s only free
ranging reindeer. Gift shop, daily tours at INFORMATION: www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk
11am, also 2.30pm in Summer. Paddock Email: information@strathspeyrailway.co.uk
open Easter to New Year. Centre closed Jan. Tel: 01479 810725
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WILDLIFE INTERESTS (continued) speyside wildlife
Day Trips | Hides | Tailormade | Holidays
Rothiemurchus
Land Rover Safaris,
Tours, Osprey Birdwatching and
photography, wildlife experiences
Wildlife Watching for everyone,
by Aviemore, PH22 1QH
(01479) 812 345 in the Cairngorms
www.rothiemurchus.net National Park
With entertaining, knowledgeable
Rangers, discover this beautiful family
run estate - a special area for
conservation of European importance.
See behind the scenes, feed the Deer,
watch Pine Martens, Badgers,
Red Squirrels etc. Bookings telephone,
online, or visit Rothiemurchus Centre, www.speysidewildlife.co.uk
just a mile from Aviemore on the road
to Coylumbridge.
01479 812 498
enquiries@speysidewildlife.co.uk
Lost
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
The
Speyside Wildlife
(01479) 812 498 / 812 345 Gallery
www.speysidewildlife.co.uk Contemporary Scottish Painting and Sculpture
For a special wildlife experience

visit our evening mammal watching hide
for close-up views of Pine Marten, Badger
and more. Open all year. Discounts
for online bookings. Also day trips
with expert guides for local birds and
mammals.
Title: High Winds Over Assynt | Medium: Oil on Canvas
WILDLIFE
EXPERIENCES
TELEPHONE FOR YOUR FREE BROCHURE
The Lost Gallery, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire

Tel/Fax 019756 51287
Open 6 days 11am - 5pm or by appointment | Closed Tuesdays

Telephone to check weather conditions during winter
email:jean@lostgallery.co.uk
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Image courtesy of Pamela Duncan.
The Cairngorms National Park is a 4x4,Quad Bikes & Off Road 29

world renowned area where both Archery & Clay Pigeons 29
residents and visitors can enjoy Children’s Activities 30
an unparalleled range of outdoor Cinema 30
recreation opportunities. People are Classic Car Hire 30
free to explore the mountains and
Fishing, Stalking & Shooting 31
glens, the forests and moorlands and
Golf 32
the rivers and lochs of the Park. They
can do so on foot, in a wheelchair, on Health & Fitness 34
horse-back, on a bicycle or even in a Mountain Biking 34
boat or canoe, as long as they do so Outdoor Activities 35
in a responsible manner, with respect Ponies & Horses 36
for other people and in accordance Swimming 37
with the Scottish Outdoor Access Tennis 37
Code. With some of Britain's wildest Walking & Climbing 37
and most beautiful scenery as your Water Sports 38
backdrop, you can enjoy a wide range
Winter Sports 40
of outdoor pursuits, tailored to suit
your preferred pace and element.
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With over 100 activities on offer all The Park also has a variety of golf
year round, there really is something courses to choose from, including
for everyone in the Cairngorms 9 hole courses to challenge even
National Park. the most advanced player, 18 hole
championship courses and enjoyable
In winter the area is well known for its
family holiday courses with some
snow sports, with three of Scotland’s
of the most spectacular views in
five ski resorts situated within the
Scotland.
Park boundaries. Whether you’re after
traditional downhill skiing or want to For those looking to truly relax
try your hand at snow shoeing, ski during their visit, there are plenty
touring, cross country skiing, or even of opportunities to pamper
snow holing, there’s plenty to keep yourself and restore mind and body.
everyone occupied. Alternative therapies such as massage,
aromatherapy, reflexology and yoga
Once the snow has melted the peaks
are all available.
become a haven for hill walkers and
climbers and those visiting the area Whatever you choose to fill your
can try a multitude of activities with days with during your time in the
everything from archery to horse Cairngorms National Park, you can
riding, quad bikes, sailing, windsurfing be sure that there will be a stunning
and gentle canoe trips to exhilarating view somewhere nearby and plenty
white water rafting on offer. of fresh air!
Image courtesy of Brian Henderson
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4x4,Quad Bikes Archery &
& Off Road Clay Pigeons
Rothiemurchus Craggan Outdoors
Quad Bike Trekking Grantown on Spey
& 4x4 (01479) 873 283
by Aviemore, PH22 1QH www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk
(01479) 812 345 BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION in
www.rothiemurchus.net Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards 2012.
Superb experience led by experienced Visit for instructor-led archery & clay
guides through magnificent Caledonian pigeon shooting sessions at our beautiful
Pine woodland, heather moorland with Speyside location. Call to book. Licensed
breathtaking views of the Cairngorms and cafe.
shallow stretches of the River Druie.
All year, booking recommended. Loch Insh Watersports
Kincraig
(01540) 651 272
www.lochinsh.com
WILDLIFE
EXPERIENCES
One of Loch Insh Watersports off water
Quad Bike Tours activities with instruction for children
Newtonmore and adults, a good alternative on those
(08450) 945 513 stormy days.
www.quadbiketours.co.uk Rothiemurchus
Quad Biking, 4x4 Safaris, Clay Pigeon Clay Shooting
Shooting and Target Sports on the & Archery
prestigious Ardverikie Estate. Set in nearly by Aviemore, PH22 1QH
50,000 acres, one, two and half day trips (01479) 812 345
available. www.rothiemurchus.net
Expert instructors, all equipment included,
groups and young people welcome.
Outstanding sporting layout clay pigeon
shooting ground for beginners & experts.
Open every day. Enjoy the ancient art of
target Archery, in stunning surroundings.
Booking recommended, telephone,
online or visit Rothiemurchus Centre,
1 mile from Aviemore on the road to
Coylumbridge.
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
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Children’s Activities The Fun House
Coylumbridge Aviemore
CairnGorm Mountain Railway (01479) 813 081 / 810 661
Cairngorms www.hiltonaviemore.com
(01479) 861 261 Open daily. Soft play, mini golf course,
www.cairngormmountain.org arcade, bowling and American themed
Thrilling funicular mountain railway diner makes this one of the most popular
ride, hands-on interpretive mountain children’s attractions in the area. Great
exhibition, base station wood carvings venue for private parties.
to explore, geocaching, snowsports
dressing-up and photo-point, Xploroute,
camera obscura, tree planting, winter
snow cat tours. CINEMA
Landmark Forest Spey Valley Cinema
Adventure Park Aviemore
Carrbridge (0844) 879 9152
(01479) 841 613 www.macdonaldspeyvalleycinema.co.uk
www.landmarkpark.co.uk 650 seat cinema showing the latest
Adventure play park, treetop trail, Red features including 3D, located at the heart
Squirrel Nature Trail, giant viewing tower, of Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Visit the
forest maze, ‘The Runaway Timber Train’ website for movie times and prices.
family rollercoaster and ‘Bamboozeleum’
an amazing exhibition of illusions, puzzles
and special effects - pure fun for all. Shop
and restaurant. CLASSIC CAR HIRE
. Bygone Drives Classic
VISITOR
& Prestige Car Hire
(07974) 691 623
ATTRACTION
Rothiemurchus www.bygonedrives.co.uk
by Aviemore, Self Hire – Chauffeured Hire – Airport
PH22 1QH (01479) 812 345 Transfers – Weddings – Special Events.
www.rothiemurchus.net Picnic in the Park – Enjoy an exhilarating
Outdoor activities on land, water & in the day out in the Scottish Highlands driving
air in one of the ‘Most Amazing places a classic car from a bygone era. Highland
in the U.K.’. Experienced instructors, Fare Picnics available on request.
all equipment included. Open all year,
restaurant café, shopping, Estate Farm Shop.
Booking recommended, telephone, online
or visit Rothiemurchus Centre, 1 mile from
Aviemore on the road to Coylumbridge.
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
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Fishing, Stalking
& Shooting
Glen Tanar Estate
Glen Tanar
(01339) 886 451
www.glentanar.co.uk
Come fly fishing in splendid surroundings.
Choose between fishing for majestic Cairngorm
salmon on the River Dee or try boat
fishing for rainbow and brown trout
on our secluded private stocked loch.
Accommodation
Salmon fishing March-Sept, trout loch We’ve got it covered.
open all year.’
Osprey Fishing School
Avielochan, Aviemore Aviemore Youth Hostel
(01479) 810 632 / 07754 475 445 25 Grampian Road,
guc@btinternet.com Aviemore, PH22 1PR
Unique fishing experience in stunning T: 01479 810 345
location. Boat and Tackle Hire. Permit and
Tackle sales. Fly Fishing and Spey Casting Braemar Youth Hostel
tuition for Trout and Salmon. Private and
group tuition. River trips. Corrie Feragie, 21 Glenshee
Road, Braemar, AB35 5YQ
T: 01339 741 659
Rothiemurchus
Fishing Centre
by Aviemore, PH22 1QH Cairngorm Lodge
(01479) 812 345 Youth Hostel
www.rothiemurchus.net Glenmore, Aviemore, PH22 1QY
An outstanding experience for everyone. T: 01479 861 238
Well stocked lochs, fly, bait, beginner
separate areas - wonderful wildlife and Tomintoul Youth Hostel
outstanding views. Wild lochs and river
with Pike, Rainbow and Brown trout. Main Street, Tomintoul,
Knowledgeable instructors. Equipment Ballindalloch,
for hire or sale, refreshments. Open Banffshire, AB37 9EX
daily weather permitting. 1/2 mile from T: 01807 580 364
Aviemore on the road to Coylumbridge
or less if walking or biking along
Old Logging Way. Book online at
hostellingscotland.com
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
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Golf Braemar Golf Club
Braemar
CH - club house (01339) 41618
www.braemargolfclub.co.uk
R - restaurant Braemar is the highest 18 hole golf
B - bar course in Scotland at around 1,200 feet
H - club hire above sea level. Green fees £25, day
T - trolley hire ticket £30. Catering 7 days a week.
Open March - Oct.
PA - practice area 9/18 holes - 4,935 yds - Par/SSS 65/64
PG - putting green CH – R – B – H – T – PA
PRO - PGA professional Carrbridge Golf Club
Carrbridge
Abernethy Golf Club (01479) 841 623
Nethybridge www.carrbridgegolf.co.uk
www.scottishnineholeopen.co.uk
(01479) 821 305 Challenging course, magnificent views
www.abernethygolfclub.com and natural features. Very friendly club
9 hole course open all year. Clubhouse which welcomes visiting golfers of all
open April to October. Rounds from £22. standards. Honesty box in place Nov-Mar.
Late day tickets available from £11. Clubhouse closed for winter.
9 holes - 5052 yds - Par/SSS 66/66. 9 holes - 4944 yds - Par/SSS 69/68.
CH - R - H - T – PA - PG. CH - R - H - T - PG.
Ballater Golf Club Craggan Golf Course
Ballater Grantown on Spey
(01339) 755 567 (01479) 873 283
www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk
Green fees: Mon-Fri £30, Sat-Sun £35. Golf open all year weather permitting
Catering available 8am-8pm. during daylight. Fishery open 10am-6pm
18 holes - 5572 yds - Par/SSS 67/67. April – October. Now a fourteen hole
CH, R, B, H, PA, PG, PRO course with something for everyone.
Also eighteen hole putting green.
Boat of Garten Golf CH - R - H - T - PG.
& Tennis Club Grantown Golf Club
Boat of Garten Grantown on Spey
(01479) 831 282 (01479) 872079
www.boatgolf.com www.grantownonspeygolfclub.co.uk
Open All year round 18 hole course that presents a challenge
Visitors welcome, pre-booking to all golfers. Played over flat parkland,
recommended. Green fees from £41. through hilly woodland and undulating
Reduced charges Nov-Mar. parkland there are magnificent views of
18 holes - 5876 yds - Par/SSS 70/69. the Cairngorms and Cromdale hills.
CH - PRO - R - B - H - T - PA - PG. 18 holes - 5710 yds - PAR/SSS 70/68
CH – R – B – H – T – PA – PG - PGA
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Kingussie Golf Club F
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Kingussie
(01540) 661 600 TO N F
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www.kingussie-golf.co.uk
Lying above the village of Kingussie,
provides a highly-rated challenge with
magnificent views across the surrounding Golf
mountains. Honesty box in place in the Cairngorms
Nov-Mar. * Purchase your Cairngorms Golf Pass at any of the courses
18 holes – 5501 yds – Par/SSS 67/68 listed below which will entitle you up to 30% off green fees.
CH – R – B – H – T – PA - PG
Newtonmore Golf Course Twelve great courses
Newtonmore to choose
(01540) 673 878
www.newtonmoregolf.com from... Carrbridge 6
Grantown
9 on Spey
7 Craggan
1 Nethy Bridge
Picturesque Highland 18 hole course. Aviemore 11

4
Boat of
Garten
Ideally suited for all ages, Group outings

welcome. Excellent clubhouse, all day 12
10 Kingussie
Newtonmore
licence, full catering. Buggies available.

2
Ballater
Braemar 5
Rounds from £30.

18 holes – 5490 yds - Par/SSS 67/66 8 Dalmunzie
CH - R - B - H - T - PA - PG – PRO Blair Atholl

3
Spey Valley Championship © Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd 2010.
1. Abernethy Golf Club

Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO.
© Crown Copyright and database right 2010. All rights reserved.
Ordnance Survey Licence number 100040965 Cairngorms National Park Authority.
01479 821305
Golf Course
© Scottish Government. National park boundary © Scottish Natural Heritage.
2. Ballater Golf Club 01339 755567

Aviemore 3. Blair Atholl Golf Club 01796 481407
(0844) 879 9152 4. Boat of Garten Golf Club 01479 831282
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/aviemore/golf 5. Braemar Golf Club 01339 741618
18 hole Championship golf course, voted 6. Carrbridge Golf Club 01479 841623
one of the best in Scotland by the 7. Craggan Golf Course 01479 873283
Top 100 Golf Courses in the World 8. Dalmunzie Golf Course 01250 885226
and boasting breathtaking views of the 9. Grantown on Spey Golf Club 01479 872079
Cairngorms. Tuition available with resident 10. Kingussie Golf Club 01540 661600
golf professional, Murray Urquhart. 11. MacDonald Spey Valley 01479 811725
18 holes - 7153 yds - Par/SSS 72/75 12. Newtonmore Golf Club 01540 673878
H - T - PA – PG
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Health & Fitness Craggan Outdoors
Grantown on Spey
Highland Physiotherapy (01479) 873 283
Aviemore www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk
07811 370252 BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION in
www.highlandphysiotherapy.co.uk Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards
Physiotherapy addresses human function 2012. Visit for instructor-led sessions on
and movement following injury, helping the tracks & woodlands of the beautiful
to maximise your rehabilitation potential. Glenbeg Estate. Bike hire also available.
The latest evidence-based treatments Call to book. Licensed cafe.
are available at Highland Physiotherapy
Cyclehighlands Ltd
including acupuncture, mobilisations,
Ballater
massage and taping.
(01339) 755 864
www.cyclehighlands.com
Specialist bike shop with guiding and
Mountain Biking rental service. Bike hire. Delivery available
throughout Royal Deeside. Ski hire
Cairngorm Bike and Hike service in winter. Open 9am-5pm all year.
Station Square, Boat of Garten
(01479) 831 745 Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trails
www.cairngormbikeandhike.co.uk Glenlivet (From B9008 or A939
Shop at the Square for biking and walking continue through Tomintoul, turn off at
gear, or shop online. Bike hire, bike sales Bridge off Avon onto B1936 and follow
and accessories, clothing, rucksacks, maps signs) (01479) 870 070
and trail guides. On Sustrans R7 and www.glenlivetestate.co.uk
Speyside way. Opening summer 2013, 21km of trails,
café and toilet facilities. Red and blue trails
CairnGorm Mountain to suit a range of different riders.
Cairngorms Mike’s Bikes - Aviemore
(01479) 861261 Aviemore
www.cairngormmountain.org (01479) 810 478
Take the funicular up for guided mountain www.aviemorebikes.co.uk
bike descents from top station. Bikes Bike sales, repairs, servicing, parts and
provided. Booking essential. From £22.50 accessories, plus hire. Catering for
adult, £15 junior (12-16). May-October mountain and road bikers of all ages.
weather-permitting. Other tours Car parking. Monday-Saturday -
available. Groups by arrangement. 9.30am-5.30pm. Open Sundays
June-August.
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Outdoor Activities Craggan Outdoors
Grantown on Spey
Ace the White Water Rafting (01479) 873 283
Specialists www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk
Aviemore BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION in
(0330) 555 0319 –Local Call Cost Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards 2012.
www.AceAdventures.co.uk Great range of instructor-led sessions
Experience the Mild or Wild Side of Life at our beautiful Speyside location, from
with an Ace Adventure! White Water archery to zip wire, 6 to 60! Call to book.
Rafting, Canoeing & Kayaking, Canyoning, Licensed cafe.
Gorge Walking, River Tubing Cliff Jumping,
Deeside Activity Park
Ropes Course, Paintball, Surf School.
(01339) 883 536
Active Outdoor Pursuits www.deesideactivitypark.com
Aviemore Fun for all the family on Royal
(01479) 780 000 Deeside. Karts, Quads, Archery,
www.activeoutdoorpursuits.com Clay Shooting, 4 x 4 driving, Kids play
Canyoning, whitewater rafting, canoeing, arena and lots more! Farm shop &
kayaking, mountain biking, hill walking, restaurant with our Aberdeen Angus
duckie trips and rock climbing, Group steak. Open 7 days 9-5pm. All year.
accommodation available at Craigower
Lodge in Newtonmore.Visit our
equipment shop and cafe on the ACTIVIT Y
main street for a great feed and see our

CENTRE
range of outdoor clothing and equipment Glenmore Forest Park

(01479) 861 220
www.forestry.gov.uk
ACTIVIT Y
BRONZE
Glenmmore provides opportunities
for walking, cycling, cross-country skiing
CENTRE
Adventure Scotland Ltd (winter), bird watching in the forest or

Aviemore simply relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere
(01479) 811 411 of the pinewoods.
www.adventure-scotland.com
Specialists in Corporate team building Loch Insh Watersports
and development. Activities for groups Kincraig
using highly qualified staff to provide (01540) 651 272
rafting, canoeing, gorge walking, www.lochinsh.com
coasteering, duckies and summer and 45 years of providing activities: Windsurfing,
winter mountain activities. Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, 60m Ski Slope,
Equipment Hire, Archery, Children’s Play
Areas, Climbing Wall Traverse, Mountain
Bike Hire, Fishing on 800 acre Loch.
Popular Loch Side Restaurant.
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (continued) Ponies & Horses
Rothiemurchus Centre Alvie Stables
by Aviemore, PH22 1QH Kincraig
(01479) 812 345 07831 495 397
www.rothiemurchus.net www.alvie-estate.co.uk/horse_riding.htm
We help you enjoy one of the ‘most TRSS approved. Alvie Stables offers great
Amazing places in the U.K.'. Friendly, value for money with competitive prices,
stunningly beautiful, 30+ outdoor activities, beautiful rides, friendly staff and well
expert instructors, Countryside Rangers, schooled horses and ponies. Novice and
all equipment provided. Restaurant Cafe, experienced riders catered for. Booking
Estate Farm shop. Open daily 9.30 - 5.30, essential.
visit, telephone, book online. Just a mile
from Aviemore, less if walking or biking Blair Castle Trekking Centre
along the Old Logging Way. Blair Atholl
(01796) 481 568
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
VISITOR
Book a trek or a hack to experience this
highland estate on one of our working
ATTRACTION
Walk Deeside Ltd highland ponies. All abilities are welcomed

Dinnet with routes tailored to your needs.
(01339) 880 081 Operating from April through July.
www.walkdeeside.com Carrbridge Trekking Centre
Explore the Cairngorms with guided Carrbridge
walks. Hike the Speyside Way. NNAS (01479) 841 602
Mountain Navigation Courses with 2h and 1 hr treks for novice or
qualified leaders. Nordic walking, wildlife experienced riders. TRSS approved.
walking tours and family activities. All year. Mini treks for children also available.
Open May to October.
Newtonmore Riding Centre
Newtonmore
(01540) 670 000
www.newtonmoreridingcentre.com
Horse riding, lessons, pony trekking, kids
pony club, trail riding, working and
learning holidays, liveries, B&B for horses,
birthday parties, stag/hen days, horse
carriage rides & wedding carriage. All year.
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Rothiemurchus Tennis
Highland Pony Trekking
Hacking & rides Grantown on Spey Tennis Club
Rothiemurchus Centre, Grantown on Spey
by Aviemore PH22 1QH (01479) 872 277
(01479) 812 345 Eight courts. Visitors and new members
www.rothiemurchus.net welcome. Coaching Tuesday evenings.
A superb experience; friendly, skilled Club sessions Wednesday evenings,
guides, comfortable saddles and Sunday afternoons.
well-schooled pedigree Highland
ponies. Varied hill, moor, pine forest
and river rides. Children from 3 years.
TRSS approved. Open all year, weather Walking & Climbing
permitting. Booking essential, telephone,
online or at Rothiemurchus Centre, CairnGorm Mountain Walks
1 mile from Aviemore on road to and Walks from the Top
Coylumbridge. Cairn Gorm
(01479) 861 261
VISITOR
Ride funicular up, take a guided walk
to the summit or a guided walk down
ATTRACTION
Tomintoul Riding Centre (booking advisable/essential). Daily May to

Tomintoul October (other times / walks for groups
(01807) 580 210 by arrangement weather-permitting.)
www.highlandhooves.co.uk
Explore the open spaces and spectacular Craggan Outdoors
scenery of ‘whisky country’ on horseback. Grantown on Spey
We offer trail riding and hacking for (01479) 873 283
experienced riders or shorter treks for www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk
novices. Friendly experienced horses and BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION in
guides. TRSS Approved. Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards 2012.
Visit for instructor-led sessions at indoor
wall, nearby rock crag, & our own high
ropes course. Call to book. Licensed cafe.
Swimming
Explore Abernethy
Spey Valley Leisure at Nethy Bridge
Macdonald Aviemore Resort (01479) 821 565
(0844) 879 9152 www.exploreabernethy.co.uk
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Aviemore Explore a network of eight waymarked
Lagoon pool with flume, sauna, steam paths including all abilities trail all year.
room & jacuzzi. Also soft play maze, Ranger guided walks April, July, August,
technogym & poolside cafe. September & October, booking essential.
Membership available.
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Glenlivet Estate Ace the White Water Rafting
Tomintoul Specialists
(01479) 870 070 Aviemore
www.glenlivetestate.co.uk (0330) 555 0319 – Local Call Cost
Over 100 miles of waymarked trails. New www.AceAdventures.co.uk
mountain bike trails opening Summer Experience the Mild or Wild Side of Life
2013. Access for walking and other with an Ace Adventure! White Water
outdoor pursuits. Information centre Rafting, Canoeing & Kayaking, Canyoning,
and ranger service. Free map, guides and Gorge Walking, River Tubing, Cliff Jumping,
wildlife information. Open all year. Ropes Course, Paintball, Surf School.
Rothiemurchus walking Active Outdoor Pursuits

& Countryside Rangers Aviemore
Rothiemurchus Centre, (01479) 780 000
by Aviemore PH22 1QH www.activeoutdoorpursuits.com
(01479) 812 345 Canyoning, whitewater rafting, canoeing,
www.rothiemurchus.net kayaking, mountain biking, hill walking,
Maps with best waymarked low level duckie trips and rock climbing, Group
walks with mountain views through the accommodation available at Craigower
ancient forest. Weather and information Lodge in Newtonmore. Visit our
from friendly, entertaining, knowledgeable equipment shop and cafe on the main
Countryside Rangers who also street for a great feed and see our range
accompany themed walks. Open all year, of outdoor clothing and equipment.
Booking essential - telephone, online or
visit Rothiemurchus Centre, 1 mile from
Aviemore on road to Coylumbridge. VISITOR
ATTRACTION BRONZE
Loch Insh Watersports

Kincraig
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
(01540) 651 272
The Wildcat Centre www.lochinsh.com
Newtonmore Voted “best on the water facility
(01540) 673 131 in Scotland”. Specialising in sailing,
www.cometonewtonmore.com windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking.
Information on the 10km orbital, Hire equipment available. Restaurant,
wildcat walking trail and the wildcat shop, tree play areas, BBQ & picnic sites.
experience- track down scores of Open daily all year, watersports Apr-Oct,
decorated Scottish Wildcat models 8.30am-5.30pm.
and win a certificate or prize. .
View website for opening hours.
water+ski+snow ido
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sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, pedalo’s,
river trips, mountain bikes, snowboarding, archery, skiiing, play areas,
climbing wall, wildlife boats, B&B, Shop, Bar and more...
T. 01540 651272
www.lochinsh.com
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water sports (continued) Winter Sports
Rothiemurchus Canoeing, CairnGorm Mountain
River Tubing, Rafting, Cairngorms
Kayaking (01479) 861 261
by Aviemore, PH22 1QH www.cairngormmountain.org.
(01479) 812 345 Skiing, snowboarding, freestyle terrain
www.rothiemurchus.net park, snow cat tours, ski touring,
Tubing and white water rafting down equipment hire, lessons, guided tours,
a Highland river, family rafting and funicular trips, views, restaurant, licensed
kayaking down the River Spey, canoe on café bar, shops, pisted runs for all levels,
a beautiful loch. Get close to wildlife. snowmaking.
Expert instructors, all equipment
provided. Booking essential - telephone, Glenshee
online or visit Rothiemurchus Centre, Glenshee
1 mile from Aviemore on road to (01339) 741 320
Coylumbridge. www.ski-glenshee.co.uk
Glenshee has the largest snow sports
area of all of Scotland’s resorts. With 25
miles of pisted terrain spread out over
four mountains and across three valleys.
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
Spirit of The Spey Insh Hall Ski School

(01540) 673 826 / 07870 338 110 Kincraig
www.spiritofthespey.co.uk (01540) 651 272
Open canoe journeys of discovery: www.lochinsh.com
Providing intimate introduction to the BASI affiliated, offering ski & snowboard
beautiful River Spey, over several days or hire and instruction on 60m dry ski slope.
1 day coaching sessions. Also available, Licensed restaurant overlooking the Loch.
unique blending of Canoeing/Malt Whisky Shop, play areas. Chalets and B&B on site.
experiences. Open all year,activities 8.30am-5.30pm.
Image courtesy of Alan Scott
winter sports
Image courtesy of Yvonne Thomas
Scotland has five snow sport centres, CairnGorm Mountain offers

three of which, CairnGorm Mountain, special parks for sledging and
Glenshee and The Lecht are located snowboarding and there are a wide
within the Cairngorms National range of ski runs to suit a range
Park. Each resort offers a different of abilities. Numerous snow sport
experience, the Cairngorms has the schools offer all levels of instruction,
most testing terrain for advanced full hire facilities are available both on
skiers and snowboarders, The Lecht the mountain and in the Aviemore
is without a doubt the best resort for area.
total novices while Glenshee offers
those of an intermediate level a few Glenshee has the largest snow
challenging runs. sports area of all Scotland’s resorts,
with 25 miles of pisted terrain spread
Getting to any of the resorts shouldn’t out over four mountains and across
pose a problem with good air, rail and three valleys and the largest number
road links. Before visiting any of the of lifts. The type and level of runs
resorts it is a good idea to call the are extensive and the terrain offers
centre to get weather and lift status something for everyone.
reports.
The Lecht is a family friendly resort
Remember there are plenty of offering an ideal location for novices
other winter activities in the and families. The thriving ski school
Cairngorms National Park including ski is on hand to offer instruction for all
mountaineering, off piste skiing, cross ages and abilities and with travelator
country skiing, snow shoeing, mountain access to the nursery slopes it
biking, white water rafting, quad biking, couldn’t be easier to learn to ski
dog sledding or snow tubing! or snowboard.
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Image courtesy of Paul Brix
The Cairngorms National Park is Angus Glens 45

Scotland's second National Park Aviemore 47
and the UK's largest at 4500 square Ballater 59
kilometres. Given the huge area that
Blair Atholl & Killiecrankie 65
it covers (larger than Loch Lomond
and the Trossachs and twice the Boat of Garten 67
size of the Lake District), it's hardly Braemar & Crathie 71
surprising that it encompasses a Carrbridge 75
unique range of landscapes, wildlife, Cromdale 77
habitats and people within its
Dalwhinnie 79
boundaries.
Dinnet 81
The Cairngorms National Park has
Dulnain Bridge 83
a large mountain range at its heart
with diverse communities around Glenshee 85
it. It is home to 25% of Britain’s Grantown on Spey 87
threatened species. It includes Kincraig 93
unique mountainous areas of wild Kingussie 95
land, moorlands, forests, rivers,
Laggan 99
lochs and glens. Sites designated as
of importance to natural heritage Nethy Bridge 101
take up 39% of the land area – two Newtonmore 103
thirds of these are of Europe- Strathdon 105
wide importance. Many of these Tomintoul & Glenlivet 107
areas depend on the work of land
managers for their special qualities.
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Over 17,000 people live within After she had climbed to the top
the Park in substantial towns, of Ben Macdui on October 7, 1859,
villages, hamlets, and houses in Queen Victoria wrote: "It had a
the countryside. Major centres of sublime and solemn effect, so wild,
population are Aviemore, so solitary - no one but ourselves
Ballater, Blair Atholl, Braemar, and our little party there ... I had a
Grantown on Spey, Kingussie, little whisky and water, as the people
Newtonmore, and Tomintoul. declared pure water would be too
chilling."
The Cairngorms feature the highest,
coldest and snowiest plateaux in the The area is sparsely populated due
British Isles and are home to four of to the extreme nature of the climate.
the five highest mountains in Scotland: Snow patches remain on the hills
until August and the lowest recorded
Ben Macdui (1309 m)
temperature in the UK has twice
Cairn Gorm (1245 m)
been recorded in the Cairngorms,
Braeriach (1296 m)
at Braemar where a temperature of
Cairn Toul (1293 m)
-27.2 was recorded on February 11,
These mountains are all Munros, and 1895 and January 10, 1982.
there are a further 45 mountains with
this categorisation across the area,
of which another five are among the
twenty highest peaks in the country.
Image courtesy of Stewart Grant
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www.angusglens.co.uk Menmuir offers easy access to
Angus Glens
www.visitcairngorms.com all five Glens. The population is
a scattered one, living mainly in
The Angus Glens are a series of
farmhouses or cottages.
glens all with their own special
characteristics. The least familiar to visitors must
be Lethnot. A great sense of
Glenprosen nestles between
peace is felt here among the bare
Isla and Clova, and above that the
slopes and heather clad hills in
watershed of Glen Isla links to Glen
this Glen nestling behind the two
Esk. There is no road only hill tracks,
Caterthun Hill Forts.
but motorists can make a circular
route from Kirriemuir. Glenesk, lying at the foot of the
Grampian mountain range, is the
Glenisla is the most westerly of
most easterly of the Angus Glens.
the five Angus Glens and the only
A traditional glen, it is divided into
one where the road exits to the
four privately owned estates and is
north as well as the south, so you
home to the Glenesk Folk Museum.
can drive through the Grampian
hills to Braemar and Deeside.
Glen Clova is a glen of
spectacular scenery. It is the glen
for wildlife, with a National Nature
Reserve.
The Memus/Cortachy
includes many settlements as well Inverness
as three glens: Glen Moy, Glen Aberdeen
Quiech and Glen Ogil. The village
Fort William
of Memus lies to the south of Perth
Dundee
Glen Quiech along the edge of the
White Burn. Glasgow
Edinburgh
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Hotels Steading Bunkhouse
(01575) 550 350
Glen Clova Hotel www.clova.com
(01575) 550 350 Sleeps up to 32
www.clova.com £17pppn room only. All year.
15 miles from Kirriemuir
10 ensuite rooms from £45 pp B+B.
All year. HOSTEL
The Bothy, Clach Na Brain

(01575) 540 330
www.clachie.com
SMALL
HOTEL
Panmure Arms Hotel In Glen Clova (9 miles from

(01356) 648 950 Kirriemuir) 2 adults, 2 children
www.panmurearmshotel.co.uk from £210-275 pw. All year.
In the village of Edzell.
Open all year rates from £40 BB pp.
HOSTEL
SMALL
HOTEL
Self Catering
Clova Lodges
(01575) 550 350
www.clova.com
Glen Clova. Open all year.
Luxury wooden lodges with sauna &
hot tub.
Glenprosen Holidays
(01575) 540 302
www.glenprosen.co.uk
Heart of Glenprosen.
Cottages & hostel, sleeps 2-18.
All year.
to
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CATERING CATERING
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www.visitaviemore.com In and around Aviemore you'll find
Aviemore
www.visitcairngorms.com a large range of accommodation,
from big international hotels to
Aviemore is in the centre of the
welcoming B&Bs, from comfortable
Cairngorms National Park and
cottages to self-catering chalets. If
at the head of the Speyside Way.
you need to stock up on crampons
Easily accessible by rail, bus and car,
and ice picks, Aviemore offers
it is a popular and thriving holiday
shopping facilities for the outdoor
area for all seasons. There is a
enthusiast together with a range
diverse range of pursuits available
of local retailers offering gifts and
for tourists and visitors of all
crafts. Add to this a range of visitor
ages, together with a year round
attractions, leisure amenities and
programme of festivals and events.
excellent eateries, combined with
Aviemore is an excellent base the stunning natural beauty and
for exploring the wilderness of culture of the area and Aviemore
the Cairngorms National Park, is the ideal location for an outdoor
covering the mountains, Glenmore activity holiday in Scotland.
and Rothiemurchus Forests and
much more. Get a taste of the big
country at Craigellachie - wooded
crags which overlook the town
with a boardwalk to help you reach
the heights. In summer keep an
eye out for the Peregrine Falcons
nesting on the crags.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
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Hotels Guest Houses
Aviemore Resort, Ardlogie Guest House
Macdonald (01479) 810 747
(08448) 799 152 www.ardlogie.co.uk
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/aviemore 2 mins walk to village centre
Aviemore centre,opposite 5 rooms from £30 pppn. All year.
station. 3 star rating.
3* & 4* Accommodation,
Great facilities! Cairngorm Guest House
(01479) 810 630
Cairngorm Hotel www.cairngormguesthouse.com
(01479) 810 233 4 mins walk to village centre.
www.cairngorm.com 12 rooms from £30 per night. All year.
Centre of Aviemore, opposite
station. 32 newly refurbished en-suite
bedrooms. GUEST
HOUSE
Ravenscraig Guest House

HOTEL
(01479) 810 278
www.aviemoreonline.com
Main street of Aviemore.
Hilton Coylumbridge 12 rooms - call for seasonal offers.
(01479) 810 661
www.hiltonaviemore.com
2 miles from the village.
175 bedrooms. All year. GUEST
HOUSE
Rowan Tree Hotel

(01479) 810 207
www.rowantreehotel.com
2½ miles from Aviemore.
12 rooms from £44.00pp. All year.
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Self-catering Aviemore Bungalow
07769 706074
7 Morlich Place www.aviemorebungalow.com
(01236) 879 390 Detached bungalow –
www.morlichbungalows.com All Mod Cons – Sleeps 5.
8 mins walk to village centre 10 mins walk to village centre,
Sleeps 6 from £385 per week. perfectly situated for golfing
All year. Short breaks available. and outdoor activities, luxury
hot tub in the garden. Prices
101 Dalnabay from £350 per week.
(01236) 879 390
www.morlichbungalows.com Aviemore Resort,
Set in a popular and well Luxury Woodland Lodges
sought after tranquil estate. Only a short (0844) 879 9152
walk to the village centre and also to the www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/
Dalfaber Golf and Country Club where Aviemore
full corporate membership is included. Aviemore Centre, Opposite station.
Sleeps 6 from £385 per week. All year 4 star, sleep 6, Great facilities!
140 Dalnabay Avonglen
(01236) 879 390 07708 698 816
www.morlichbungalows.com Aviemore
10 mins walk to village centre. www.aviemoreholidayhome.com
Sleep 6 from £385 per week. Avonglen is a 4 star rated detached
All year. Short breaks available. house that can accommodate 6 people
in comfort. Furnished to a superior
Appin Properties quality the house also has a large well
(01479) 811 269 maintained secure garden.
www.aviemoreholidays.com
All properties close to local
amenities. Sleep from 2-10
from £250pw.
SELF
CATERING
Avielochan Farm Cottages Badaguish Lodges

(01479) 810 846 (01479) 861 285
www.avielochancottages.co.uk www.badaguish.org
2 miles north of Aviemore. Sleeps 10 from £875 per week.
Sleep 2-7 from £350 per week. 2 miles from Cairngorm Mountain.
All year. All year.
SELF
CATERING
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Self-catering (continued) Great North Lodges
(01479) 812266
Cairngorm Highland www.greatnorthlodges.co.uk
Bungalows 19 luxury lodges throughout
(01479) 810 653 Spey Valley. 3 star to 5 star,
www.cairngorm-bungalows.co.uk sleeping 2 to 16. Pets Welcome.
Mountain views. 10 mins walk to village Sleep 6 from £400. All year.
centre.7 bungalows, sleep 2-8 from £195.
All year. Pets welcome.
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Highland Holiday Homes

CATERING CATERING
Craigellachie View (01479) 811463

(01479) 810 694 www.highlandholidayhomes.com
www.aviemoreholidayhomes.co.uk Aviemore & around the
15 mins walk from train station. National Park. Wide selection of
House, Chalet & Caravans Sleeps 4-6. accommodation. All year.
3 star. All year.
Falcon Lodge
(01479) 811 463 SELF
CATERING
www.highlandholidayhomes.com Highland Holiday

1½ km from Aviemore centre. Properties
2/3 bed, sleeps 4/6 from £315 pw. 07842 398 247
All year. www.highlandholidayproperties.com
At Highland Holiday Properties we
provide first class self catering holiday
SELF
CATERING accommodation in the Aviemore area.
All of our houses are pet friendly with
Gardeners Cottage Sky TV and wi-fi internet access, and
(01540) 651 287 several have luxury hot tubs installed.
www.inshriachnursery.co.uk
On B970 4 miles south of Hilton Grand Vacations
Aviemore. at Coylumnbridge
Sleep 6 from £400. All year. (01339) 755 558
www.higvc.co.uk
Luxury lodges sleeping up to 8 open
all year.
SELF
CATERING
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Meikle House
(01479) 810 694
www.aviemoreholidayhomes.co.uk
3 miles north of Aviemore
Sleeps 9 from £400 per week.
4 star. All year.
Pine Bank Chalets
(01479) 810 000
www.pinebankchalets.co.uk
5 mins walk to village centre Open all year round �� & ��
Sleep 2-6 £395-£735 per week. All year. A selection of log cabins, chalets & apartments
sleeping 2, 4 and 6. Surrounded by Scots pines
on the banks of the River Spey. Located just
off the mountain road but less than a 10-minute
walk to the centre of Aviemore.
SELF SELF
CATERING CATERING BRONZE
Scandinavian Village Prices start at £405 per week (1 bed cabin).

(01479) 810 500 Short breaks available.
www.scandinavian-village.co.uk
www.pinebankchalets.co.uk
In the Aviemore centre
Sleep 6 from £350 pw. Pets welcome. 01479 810 000
All year.
Silverglades Holiday Homes SILVERGLADES HOLIDAY HOMES
(01479) 810 165
www.silverglades.co.uk
3 cul-de-sacs in Dalnabay
Sleep 2-10 from £330.00 per week.
All year.
SELF SELF
CATERING CATERING BRONZE
Open all year round STB *** & ****

Stylish self catering bungalows.
1 to 4 bedrooms, sleeps 2-10.
Some with woodburning stoves and saunas.
Weekend & Midweek breaks available.
Colour brochure and virtual tours available.
info@silverglades.co.uk
www.silverglades.co.uk
TELEPHONE: 01479 810165

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Camping & Caravans Cairngorm Lodge
(01479) 861 238
Badaguish Centre www.hostellingscotland.com
(01479) 861 285 Glenmore, Aviemore, PH22 1QY
www.badaguish.org 72 beds. Prices from £17pppn. Feb-Nov.
2 miles from Cairngorm. Camping &
Wigwams. Prebooked groups only.
Dalraddy Holiday Park
HOSTEL BRONZE
(01479) 810 330

www.alvie-estate.co.uk
2 miles south of Aviemore Eating Out
50 tent pitches & 35 tourer pitches.
All year. Cafe 22 & Takeaway
(01479) 810 799
Rothiemurchus Camp Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner or
& Caravan site just coffee and cake. Homemade soups,
PH22 1QH (01479) 812 800 deli filled sandwiches and Paninis and
www.campandcaravan.com rolled Pizza our speciality.
Forest setting at Coylum Bridge Caffe Bleu and Art Gallery
2 miles from Aviemore by the road to (01479) 811 266
Glenmore and Cairngorm. Probably the best coffee in Aviemore
and serving lunches, with internet
stations and free wifi available.
Cairngorm Hotel
TOURING
CAMP
(01479) 810 233

Bunkhouses & Hostels www.cairngorm.com
Good value home cooked food,
Aviemore Youth Hostel served12pm-9.30pm. Sunday lunch 12pm-
(01479) 810 345 3pm, 2 course £11.95 and 3 course £14.95
www.hostellingscotland.com
25 Grampian Rd, Aviemore,
PH22 1PR HOTEL
100 beds, from £17 pppn. Open all year.

Cas Bar Cafe
(01479) 861 261
Cairngorms
HOSTEL
Located next to the Base Station 635m
up Cairn Gorm – homebaking, coffees,
tea, hot chocolate, soup, filled rolls, food
to go, licensed bar, log fire. Open daily
year round.
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Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante at 6-8.30pm.
yal Tando
Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Ro Restaurant ori
(0844) 879 9152
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Aviemore
Authentic & informal Italian dining with Established in 2000
a wide range of pizzas, pastas, wines &
beers, and a great children’s menu for The Royal Tandoori has built up
younger diners. Open daily 5pm-9pm. an excellent reputation with locals
Happy Haggis and tourists for being the best
(01479) 810 430 in authentic Indian cuisine
www.harkai.co.uk
Award winning licensed restaurant and � ��
take away. Famous for fish and chips and
home cooked meals. Run by the Harkai Open 7 days a week
family. Open daily. 3 course business lunch £6.95
10% discount on takeaway food
Mor@Glenmore
(01479) 861234 � ��
Great food and coffee, delicious home
baking, welcoming and attentive service. 43 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, PH22 1RH
Open daily from 9.30am-4.00pm.
Take-away also available. Tel: 01479 811199 or 811118
www.royaltandoori.uk.com
Ptarmigan Restaurant
(01479) 811 261
The UK’s highest restaurant 1097m up
Cairn Gorm serving meals, light lunches,
homebaking, speciality coffees, hot
chocolate, Speyside malts, Cairngorm
beer and a panoramic view. Events and
functions. Open daily.
Roo’s Leap
(01479) 811 161
www.roosleap.com
Casual and family dining at its best.
Our dishes are all prepared fresh,
in-house, by our own chefs.
Tourist season 8am-10pm.
Winter 11.30am-10pm, Sundays 9pm.
Rowan Tree Hotel
(01479) 810 207
www.rowantreehotel.com
Friendly family-run hotel. “Dinner is a
relaxed and casual affair”, where we use
local produce. Evening meals Tues-Sun,
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Eating Out (continued) The Pizzariach
Restaurant
Royal Tandoori (01479) 811 230
(01479) 811 199 Our friendly restaurant caters
www.royaltandoori.uk.com for a wide range of people, from pizza,
Authentic indian cuisine. Restaurant and pasta, childrens meals and gluten free to
takeaway. Weekend bookings adviseable. home cooked meals from local produce.
3course business lunch £6.95. Open daily. Takeaway and delivery on pizza and
Private dining room available, ideal for stag, pasta. BYOB 50p per beer, £1.50 per
hen and private parties. bottle of wine.
Lunch 12noon-2pm. Dinner 5-11pm.
The Potting Shed Tearoom
Smiffy’s Fish & Chips (01540) 651 287
(01479) 810 190 www.inshriachnursery.com
Serving traditional fish and chips since Fresh, homebaked cream cakes to be
1982, Smiffy’s is a locally owned business savoured while watching birds and Red
in the heart of Aviemore. We are open Squirrels at well attended feeding station.
7 days a week from 11am until 10pm. Open 10am-5pm. Open every day.
On B970 4m south of Aviemore.
Spey Valley Carvery at
Macdonad Aviemore Resort
(0844) 879 9152
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Aviemore BARS
Daily Carvery 12pm-2.30pm & Sunday
Carvery 12pm-3.30pm. Large selection Cairngorm Hotel
of hot dishes, Roast of the day & desserts, (01479) 810 233
Feature Hog Roast every Sunday includes www.cairngorm.com
free access to the inflatable Fun Factory! Good value home cooked
food served. All major sports
The Druie events on satellite. Live entertainment
Restaurant Café most nights. Pub quiz every Tuesday.
PH22 1QH Local beers. Aviemore’s most popular
(01479) 810 005 bar.
"Scotland at its best", "Possibly the best
burger ever eaten", delicious homemade HOTEL
lunches with 100% Rothiemurchus

Estate Highland beef, forest venison, own
baked bread, home baking, great locally
roasted coffee, leaf teas, licensed.
Open every day 9.30 – 5.00.
In Rothiemurchus Centre, 1 mile from
Aviemore on road to Coylumbridge.
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The Woodshed Bar The Aviemore Gallery
at Hilton Coylumbridge (01479) 811 987
(01479) 810 661 www.theaviemoregallery.com
www.hiltonaviemore.com Combining a contemporary gallery, an
Nestled amongst trees with an open fire, excellent highland craft and gift shop
offering local beers and snacks. Join us and an irresistable coffee shop.
for BBQ’s most weekends, live music and Open 7 days,10am-5.30pm.
pub quizzes. No children after 8pm. Sun Please call for winter hours.
12:30pm – 1am, Mon – Sat 11am – 1am.
COMPUTER SERVICES
ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFT SHOPS
Baztex Computer Services
Country Crafts & Repairs
(01479) 811 164 (01479) 811 799
We have a great choice of gifts and www.baztex.com
crafts for all the family. Open every day. IT Networking, Upgrades & Support.
Winter 9.30am-5.30pm. (Nov - May) Laptops from £99, PC’s from £50.
Summer 9am-6pm.(May - Oct)
July & August 9am-9pm.
Loch an Eilein Gallery DIY & TOOLS
& Visitor Centre
(01479) 812 345
Spey Valley Hardware
PH22 1QH
& Household
(01479) 810 555
Original and creative work from local
Key cutting, electrical goods,
artists and craftworkers in a traditional
household and garden supplies.
cottage. Loch an Eilein voted ‘U.K’s best
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm.
picnic spot’, easy walks, refreshments,
loos, attended car park. Open every
day Easter to October. About 3 miles
from Aviemore on the B970 South to
Feshiebridge.
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
J O I N I N T H E F U N AT S C O T L A N D ’ S P L AY G R O U N D
M A C D O N A L D AV I E M O R E R E S O RT
DINING SPECIAL OFFERS

Giovanni’s Spey Valley
Ristorante Carvery
Buy one main course, Buy one main course,
get one free get one free
Available Sunday to Thursday Available Sunday to Thursday
5pm till 6.30pm 12pm till 1pm
Quote WO9 when pre-booking your table
OPEN TO NON-RESIDENTS - EVERYBODY WELCOME

For restaurant, activity or family entertainment reservations call 01479 815 123
56 more information visit www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/Aviemore
To find outwww.visitcairngorms.com
£9.50
From
F A M I LY D AY PA S S E S per
person
New family day passes available for our top activities:

• Full use of the wet leisure facilities*
• Entry into the soft play
• Entry into the Inflatable Fun Factory • Lunch per person
• Optional upgrade to platinum passes to include the
3D Cinema or Live Music Show from £5 per person*
F U N F O R A L L T H E F A M I LY
With a soft play area, inflatable fun factory, 3D cinema showing
the latest releases and lagoon swimming pool with flume,
Aviemore has plenty to keep the kids entertained. Our sports bar,
famous Whisky bar, Vital Health and Wellbeing Spa and a huge
selection of local activities means adults won’t miss out either.
E AT I N G AT AV I E M O R E
Macdonald Aviemore Resort and our sister resort Macdonald
Spey Valley Golf & Country Club have a selection of restaurants
for you to choose from.
LU X U RY B R A N D S H O P P I N G
Spey Valley shopping offers exclusive gifts, accessories and brand
clothing such as:
www.speyvalleyshopping.co.uk
* Terms and conditions: Dry leisure facilities may occur an additional charge. Please ask about upgrade at time of booking.
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FARM SHOPS SHOPPING CENTRES
Rothiemurchus Spey Valley Shopping
Estate Farm Shop 0844 879 9152
(01479) 812 345 PH22 1QH www.speyvalleyshopping.co.uk
www.rothiemurchus.net A unique shopping experience at the
"One of the six best Farm shops in heart of Macdonald Aviemore Resort.
the U.K". Fresh 100% Rothiemurchus Well known fashion brands, homewares,
Highland beef & forest venison lovingly gifts and toys - visit Spey Valley Food for
produced. Fresh and home smoked the best of locally produced food and
Rainbow trout. Home cooked meals, drink from around Scotland.
Scottish cheeses, local beer, whisky etc.
Open daily 9.30 – 5.30. Rothiemurchus
Centre, 1 mile from Aviemore on road
to Coylumbridge. SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Active Outdoor Pursuits
(01479) 780 000
VISITOR
ATTRACTION
www.activeoutdoorpursuits.com
Active equipment shop and
Cafaidh in Aviemore. A wide range
of top end outdoor equipment and
OFF LICENCES clothing. Upstairs in the café we serve
Cairngorm Brewery up fantastic breakfasts and lunches
(01479) 812 222 as well as freshly prepared packed
www.cairngormbrewery.com lunches and snacks.
Newly refurbished Brewery Shop open
all year Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Open
Sundays 12-4pm (April-Oct inc). Closed ACTIVIT Y
CENTRE BRONZE
25th,26th Dec, 1st ,2nd Jan. Tours

available Mon - Fri at 2.30pm duration CairnGorm Mountain Shops
up to 1 hour £3.00 per person. Booking (01479) 861 261
essential for groups and weekends. www.cairngormmountain.org
Mountain kit, pens, notebooks, games,
soft toys plus fashion, leisure, travel
clothing, gifts, souvenirs, prints, books,
maps, guides, aromatherapy products.
Open all year except Christmas Day.
Also shop online.
POST OFFICES
Cairngorm Mountain Sports
Aviemore Post Office (01479) 810 903
& Bureau De Change www.braemarmountainsports.com
(01479) 811 056 The UK No 1 store for all your
Mon to Fri 9-5.30pm. Sat 9-12.30pm. ski-touring, telemark and mountaineering
needs. 8.30am-6pm, 7 days a week.
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www.visitballater.com which include, Victoria Week,
Ballater
www.discoverroyaldeeside.com Ballater Highland Games and the
www.visitcairngorms.com Royal Deeside Walking Week.
Surrounded by famous whisky A holiday destination for over
distilleries, ski facilities, castles and 150 years, Ballater is popular for
mountains, Ballater is an excellent all sorts of activities including golf,
base which is easily accessible by skiing, gliding, swimming, shooting
road, rail and air from Aberdeen, and fishing, walking, climbing, nature
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. and historical study, general rest
The area is blessed with a and recuperation.
magnificent, unspoiled location
Accommodation and facilities are
on Royal Deeside in the North
of a high standard and suitable
East Highlands of Scotland, with
for every taste and budget.
spectacular scenery, a relaxed
While eating and drinking are an
ambience and friendly people.
experience due to the remarkably
The area is called Royal Deeside high number of awards won by
due to the long association with local hotels, restaurants and shops.
the British Monarchy after Queen
Victorian fell in love with the area
and chose to make her summer
residence at nearby Balmoral. Royal
Warrant suppliers to the Royal
Family are very much in evidence
among local shops and businesses
- a guarantee of quality which Inverness
reflects the area. Aberdeen
Fort William
Royal connections are further Dundee
Perth
emphasised by various
commemorative events and Edinburgh
Glasgow
exhibitions, during Ballater Victoria
Week. Major events and various art
exhibitions are held every year
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hotels Bed & Breakfast
Cambus O’ May Hotel Inchgeal Lodge
(013397) 55428 (013397) 53849
www.cambusomayhotel.co.uk www.inchgealbandb.co.uk
4 miles east of Ballater on A93 Easy walking distance of village
12 rooms from £51pp B&B. En-suite rooms.
Open all year. Prices from £30 per person.
SELF
HOTEL CATERING
Darroch Learg Hotel

(013397) 55443 Self-catering
www.darrochlearg.co.uk
3 Gold Stars, 3 AA rosettes 6 Braichlie Buildings
12 rooms, £75 per night B&B. (01569) 731 831 / 07816 132 242
Closed Xmas. www.lhcollins.supanet.com
Near town centre & golf course
Deeside Inn Well equipped and comfy flat. Sleeps 4.
(013397) 55413
A high quality traditional inn Arisaig Cottage
at the heart of the picturesque (013397) 55177
Royal Deeside village of Ballater. www.arisaig-cottage.co.uk
Well appointed, attractive Near golf course. 1 double, 1 twin.
accommodation, log fires, stylish lounges, Perfect holiday accommodation.
Ceilidh Bar and excellent restaurant. Attic Apartment
Glen Lui Hotel 07914 207357
(013397) 55402 www.atticapartmentballater.com
www.glen-lui-hotel.co.uk Village location, panoramic
Quiet village location. views, sleeps up to 6, open all year.
Stunning views of the mountains.
Close to golf course.18 rooms from
£50pp B&B. SELF
CATERING
Bonn-Na-Coille Cottages
(01224) 585500
ballaterbnc@btinternet.com
HOTEL
2 minutes from village centre.

Ideal for couples, short breaks.
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Hilton Grand Vacations Bunkhouses, Hostels
at Craigendarroch Lodges & CAMPING
(013397) 55558
www.higvc.co.uk Ballater Caravan Park
Luxury lodges sleeping up to 8 open (013397) 55727
all year. www.ballatercaravanpark.com
Quietly situated next to the
River Dee and golf course within walking
SELF
CATERING
SELF
CATERING distance of village centre, the park caters
for caravans, motor-homes and campers.
Invercauld Lodges
(013397) 55015
www.invercauldlodges.co.uk Eating Out
400m from village centre.
6 pine lodges available all year. Craigendarroch
(013397) 55858
www.higvc.co.uk
SELF
Informal Country Club bistro
CATERING
style restaurant and bar open to
Lonville Cottage non-residents all year.
(013397) 53808/ 07725 222762 Crannach Coffee Shop
www.lonvillecottage.com & Bakery
20 Viewfield Rd, Ballater, AB35 5RD. 2 (013397) 55126
Bed cottage. Central. Parking. Gardens. www.crannach.com
Bread and sweet things made on the
The Auld Manse, premises, local foods for sale. Lunches
Church Sq served. Breadmaking courses on
(013397) 55177 Wednesday’s and Sunday’s £85pp
info@angusdavidsonca.co.uk (booking required). 3 miles east of
Georgian house in walled garden. Ballater on A93. 11am–5pm, closed
Stylish modern comforts. Sleeps 8. Mondays.
Darroch Learg Hotel
(013397) 55443
SELF
CATERING
www.darrochlearg.co.uk
A country house retreat on the edge
of the picturesque village with real
character and charm with a three
AA rosette restaurant. Dinner 7-9pm.
Sunday lunch 12.30-2pm.
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Eating Out (continued) BARS
Deeside Inn The Ceilidh Bar at the
(013397) 55413 Deeside Inn
High quality traditional inn at the heart (013397) 55413
of the picturesque Royal Deeside village The Ceilidh Bar at the Deeside
of Ballater. Excellent restaurant menu full Inn offers excellent bar lunches, an
of local flavours, Ceilidh Bar lunches and
afternoon teas by the fire. extensive choice of wines and beers
plus live music. A la carte restaurant and
Glen Lui Restaurant afternoon teas also available.
(013397) 55402
www.glen-lui-hotel.co.uk
Relax and enjoy the freshly prepared local arts & crafts
produce and comfortable surroundings
in the restaurant with the view. Lunches Larks Gallery
12noon-2pm, dinners 6pm-9pm. (013397) 55888
La Mangiatoia www.larksgallery.com
(013397) 55999 Paintings, ceramics, jewellery
Rustic Italian Trattoria serving traditional and much more. Open 10am-4pm
homemade pasta, pizza, steak & chicken Monday, 10am-5pm Thursday, Friday and
dishes. Closed Mondays. Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Phoenix Chip Shop
(013397) 55119
Open 7 days, 4.30-9.30. Fresh Haddock,
burgers, pizzas, baked potatoes, wraps,
homemade macaroni, curries and chilli.
We have half portions and also can cook
in gluten free batter, please ask. BOOK SHOPS
Rocksalt and Snails Deeside Books
www.rocksaltandsnails.co.uk (013397) 54080
Fine food and wine in Ballater. You will www.deesidebooks.com
be ensured of a warm and friendly Antiquarian, out of print and second
welcome. Open Mon to Sun 10-6. hand books, plus new Scottish titles, gifts,
During summer season 10-10 Thurs, Fri cards, stationery and fashion items.
and Sat. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12am-5pm.
Station Restaurant
(013397) 55050
Stylish and informal restaurant in the
Old Station, popular with locals &
visitors. Food all day from 10am
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BUTCHERS
H M Sheridan
(013397) 55218
www.hmsheridan.co.uk
Open from 7am until 6pm,
April-Sept, 7am until 5.15pm Oct-Mar.
Try our online shop www.hmsheridan.
co.uk Local produce Beef, Lamb, Pork,
Hog Roast and Barbecue service.
CYCLE SHOPS
Cyclehighlands Ltd
(013397) 55864
www.cyclehighlands.com
Specialist bike shop with guiding and
rental service. Bike hire. Delivery
available throughout Royal Deeside. Ski
hire service in winter.
Open 9am-5pm all year.
Ristorante
& Pizzeria
DEPARTMENT STORES
McEwens of Perth
(013397) 55496
www.mcewensofperth.com
The finest family run independent
department store in Scotland. A fine
selection of ladies and gents fashion,
outerwear, homewares, cookshop and
La Mangiatoia
gifts. We pride ourselves on great,
friendly service. Open 9.30am-5pm
Mon-Sat (Sun 12-4pm in the summer). (013397) 55999
Bridge Square, Ballater
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GIFT SHOPS
Welcome to
The Silver Thistle
(013397) 56200 Ballater
www.silverthistleballater.com
Highlandwear, Highland Accessories,
Bagpipe Accessories, Gifts, Jewellery.
46 Bridge Street Ballater. Open daily
10am – 5pm.
SPORT & OUTDOORS SHOPS

The Outdoor Store Visit our website to find
& The Bothy
(013397) 53878 and (013397) 55191 the best places to stay,
www.braemarmountainsports.com eat, shop and Whats’s On!
Visit us for all your outdoor needs. We
stock a wide range of clothing, footwear
and accessories. Shop and cafe open 7 www.visitballater.com/events
days a week.
VISITOR INFORMATION
www.visitballater.com
www.ballatercommunity.com
Check out our websites for
information about the Ballater area –
Accommodation, Places to Eat, Shopping,
Activities, History and Events including
Victoria Week, Walking Week, Music, Art,
Golf, Biking and more!
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Blair Atholl & Killiecrankie

www.blairatholl.org.uk There are a number of local shops
www.visitcairngorms.com and places to eat, including the
nearby House of Bruar which has
The village of Blair Atholl in
been described as ‘the Harrods
Highland Perthshire is the southern
of the north’, and a wide range
gateway to the Cairngorms
of places to stay with providers
National Park, easy to get to by rail
renowned for the warmth of their
or road.
welcome and the quality of their
The rugged terrain of the area accommodation.
forms the ideal playground for
Killiecrankie lies at the Pass
many outdoor pursuits including
of Killiecrankie, by the A9 road
variously graded walks, Munro
and the River Garry. The area
bagging, mountain biking, gorge
is renowned for its outstanding
walking, pony trekking, golf, fishing
beauty and natural history. Don’t
and shooting.
miss the Killiecrankie visitor centre
Events take place throughout the and discover history of the Pass,
year and local attractions include experience the sights and sounds
the Atholl Country Life Museum, of the wildlife and delve into
the working watermill and Atholl the gory history of the Battle of
Estate. The famous Blair Castle Killiecrankie (1689).
has a fascinating history spanning
seven centuries and its magnificent
white walls have welcomed many
historical figures including Mary
Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Inverness
Charlie and Queen Victoria. Aberdeen
The castle is also home to the
Fort William
Atholl Highlanders, Europe's last Dundee
Perth
remaining private army.
Edinburgh
Glasgow
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GUEST HOUSES Blair Castle
Woodland Lodges
Dalgreine Guest House (01796) 481 263
(01796) 481 276 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
www.dalgreineguesthouse.co.uk Grounds of Blair Castle. Dogs welcome.
5 mins walk from Blair Castle Sleeps 4-6 from £440pw. All year.
Rooms from £35-£40pppn.
Little Orchard Cottage
07804 785146
GUEST www.littleorchardcottage.co.uk
Blair Atholl, 100 yds from Mill
HOUSE
The Firs Guest House Sleeps 7. Open all year. Dogs OK

(01796) 481 256
www.firs-blairatholl.co.uk
Village centre 150m, trains 1km Camping & Caravans
All rooms ensuite. B&B from £32.50.
Blair Castle Caravan
Park
GUEST
(01796) 481 263
www.blaircastlecaravanpark.co.uk
HOUSE
Bed & Breakfast Grounds of Blair Castle

Camping, touring, motorhomes
Ptarmigan House
(01796) 481 269
www.ptarmiganhouse.co.uk ANTIQUE DEALERS
The Terrace, Bridge of Tilt
4 ensuite rooms. Open all year. 3* S.T.B Blair Antiques
(01796) 483 264
Situated beside The House of Bruar.
B&B
Open 9.30am - 4.00pm.
Self Catering Tourist Information

Atholl Estates Historic Blair Atholl Area
Lodges Tourist Association
(01796) 481 355 www.blairatholl.org.uk
www.athollestateslodges.co.uk Visit our new information centre.
Located within Atholl Estates. Photographic exhibition, local attractions,
Dogs welcome. accommodation and eating out
Sleeps 4-20, from £495pw. All year. information. Brochures, maps, historic
trail, local produce, arts and crafts.
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Boat of Garten
www.boatofgarten.com Popular walking routes, Sustrans
www.visitcairngorms.com Route 7 and the Speyside Way
both come through the village
The village of Boat of Garten lies
which is perfect for an overnight
in the heart of Strathspey within
stop or a bite of lunch. For those
the Cairngorms National Park and
with children the play park is
is an ideal location from which to
adjacent to the Community Hall
explore the local area, close to the
and is a firm favourite with the
action of Aviemore, but far enough
younger members of the family.
away to ensure a quiet break.
A busy and thriving community
This picturesque village has plenty
ensures an annual calendar of
to offer visitors, tourists and
events held at the Community
residents with an abundance of
Hall, including ceilidhs, classical
wildlife, well marked woodland
and traditional music, theatre
and river walks and cycle routes
productions, summer and winter
as well as loch and river fishing,
programmes of talks and the
tennis and golf on the magnificent
annual auction.
18 hole course designed by James
Braid. There is a choice of excellent
restaurants, accommodation
providers and shops.
If you want to arrive in style climb
aboard the Strathspey Railway
and “steam” into the village!
Alternatively, you can board the Inverness
train at “The Boat” and take a Aberdeen
trip to Broomhill, better known
Fort William
as Glenbogle from the BBC TV’s Dundee
Perth
Monarch of the Glen.
Edinburgh
Glasgow
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HOTELS Eating Out
The Boat Hotel Anderson’s Restaurant
(01479) 831 258 (01479) 831 466
www.boathotel.co.uk www.anersonsrestaurant.co.uk
Traditional hotel in centre of village Monthly seasonal menu, local fresh
34 bedrooms from £35pppn. 4 star. produce cooked in a modern and
dynamic way. Local art work. Relaxed
and friendly atmosphere. Open every
day except Tues, 11am-2.30pm and
HOSTEL
6pm-9.30pm. Pie night every Wednesday.
Closed January
Guest Houses The Boat Hotel
(01479) 831 258
The Boat House www.boathotel.co.uk
(01479) 831 484 Tasty bar meals and fine dining
www.theboathouse4u.com offered in the Osprey Bar. Two AA
Ideal base for all activities rosettes.
6 bedrooms, sleeps 17, from £25
Bars
GUEST
HOUSE
The Boat Hotel

(01479) 831 258
Self-catering www.boathotel.co.uk
With sofas, real ale and a
Alba Highland Cottages good selection of pure malt whiskies.
(01505) 842 062 Open all year.
www.albahighlandcottages.co.uk
Chapelton, Boat of Garten.
S/C 3/5 bedrooms,
sleeps 6/10 from £3257
Appin Properties
(01479) 811 269
www.aviemoreholidays.com
2 mins walk from the heart
of the village
1 x house sleeps 13 from £1,800 pw
1 x house sleeps 7 from £595.00 pw
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POST OFFICES EVERY TUESDAY
Boat of Garten Post Office
(01479) 831 223
FISH ‘N’ CHIPS
Bureau de change, newsagents, groceries, Smoked Buckie Haddock, Shetland
off-licence, hot & cold food/drink to go, Salmon, North Atlantic Cod, Fresh
cards & gifts, laundry/dry cleaning, fishing Buckie Haddock
permits for River Spey. Mon-Sat,
7am-6pm.
£11.95
with a drink of your
choice from our house
wines, beer and spirits
EVERY THURSDAY
GRILL NIGHT
Local, Seasonal, Creative Food, With our new Head Chef,

Tomi Burns, who previously won
Relaxed and Informal the Scottish Chef Association
Dining Experience Scottish Chef of the year award!
The Boat Hotel

Boat of Garten,
Inverness-shire
Boat of Garten PH24 3BH
01479 831 466 t: 01479 831258
f: 01479 831414
www.andersonsrestaurant.co.uk www.visitcairngorms.com
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Image courtesy of Hendy Pollock. Strathspey Steam Railway.

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Braemar & Crathie

www.braemarscotland.co.uk There are weekly evening displays
www.visitcairngorms.com of Highland Dancing throughout
the summer, along with regular
Braemar is the highest and most
Sunday afternoon Pipe Band
mountainous parish in the UK
displays in July and August.
at more than 1000ft above sea
Devotees of Highland Games can
level. Within the area there are 24
accompany Her Majesty Queen
Munros (mountains over 3,000ft)
Elizabeth to the great Braemar
with three over 4,000ft. It has the
Gathering in September.
highest 18-hole golf course in the
country and shares with Perthshire Crathie is a small hamlet made
the Cairnwell Pass, which at 2,100ft famous as the location of Balmoral
is the highest through road in the Castle, the private Scottish
country. residence of the Royal Family. Also
situated here is Crathie Church,
For those interested in wildlife,
where the family regularly worship
Braemar is a great base for spotting
during their time at Balmoral.
stags, roe deer, red squirrels and
Royal Lochnagar distillery lies in a
golden eagles. Visitors can explore
peaceful fold of a hill near Balmoral.
the area on foot or by taking
part in any of the wide range of
activities on offer including pony
trekking, climbing, mountain biking,
hang-gliding, skiing or golf. Field
sportsmen are spoiled for choice,
having easy access to stalking and
shooting, as well as to brown trout Inverness
and salmon angling. Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
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HOTELS Self-catering
Braemar Lodge Hotel Braemar Holiday Lodges
(013397) 41627 (013397) 41627
www.braemarlodge.co.uk www.braemarlodge.co.uk
2 mins from the centre 2 mins from the village centre
7 rooms from £35 per night. All year. Sleeps 2-6 people, from £245- £760pw.
Visit Scotland 3 Star. All year. Visit Scotland 3 Star.
SMALL SELF
HOTEL CATERING
Braemar Moorfield Compass Christian Centre

House Hotel (01250) 885 209
(013397) 41244 www.compasschristian.co.uk
www.moorfieldhousehotel.com 17 miles south of Braemar
Braemar, overlooking games park 3 units, 2-5 people, £215-£370pw,
Rooms, restaurant, bar shorter stays available.
Guest Houses Bunkhouses

& Hostels
Callater Lodge
(013397) 41275 Braemar Lodge
www.callaterlodge.co.uk Bunkhouse
2 mins from village centre (013397) 41627
6 rooms from £40 per night. Wi-Fi. www.braemarlodge.co.uk
All year. 2 minutes walk to the village
Sleeps 12 from £14 per night. All year.
Visit Scotland 4 Star
GUEST
HOUSE
Schiehallion House BUNKHOUSE
(013397) 41679
www.schiehallionhouse.com Braemar Youth Hostel
Quiet location on edge of village (013397) 41659
8 rooms from £32 per night. All year. www.hostellingscotland.com
Corrie Feragie
21 Glenshee Rd , AB35 5YQ
50 beds, from £17 pppn, Open Feb-Oct
GUEST
HOUSE
HOSTEL BRONZE
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Eating Out KILT MAKERS & HIRE
Braemar Lodge Restaurant Lamont Sporrans
(013397) 41627 (013397) 41404
www.braemarlodge.co.uk/restaurant www.sporrans.net
Family hotel serving traditional Scottish Sporrans designed and handmade on
cuisine. All dishes freshly prepared using the premises. Handmade kilts, trews,
finest local produce. Oak panelled made to measure. Authentic accessories
bar with welcoming log fire and large and traditional highland gifts. Mon-Thurs
selection of fine malts. 10.30am-5pm, closed Fri, Nov- Mar Sat
10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 12-5pm.
Gordon’s Restaurant
& Tearoom
(013397) 41611
www.gordonsbraemar.co.uk SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Fully Licensed Tearoom, Delicious Home
Baking, Snack and Lunch Menu. Outside Braemar Mountain Sports Ltd
seating available. Open 5 days per week (013397) 013397 41242
off season, 7 days per week and for www.braemarmountainsports.com
evening meals during summer. The UK No 1 store for all your
ski-touring, telemark and mountaineering
Taste needs. 9am-6pm, 7 days.
(013397) 41425
www.taste-braemar.co.uk
Open 10am to 5pm
(Closed Sunday and Monday).
Yummy homemade cakes, Fairtrade
coffee and tea. Fab fresh soups, bread
and fillings. Great views, accessible and
child friendly.
The Old Bakery
(013397) 41415
Situated in the centre of Braemar the
licensed Coffee House and Restaurant
caters for all the family, servicing freshly
prepared meals, snacks, home baking &
take aways.
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Carrbridge ivisit
www.carrbridge.com The first of the Scottish ski villages,
Carrbridge
www.visitcairngorms.com Carrbridge dates back many
hundreds of years. Evidence of this
Carrbridge is a small but lively
can be found in the curved arch
traditional Highland village at
of its ancient packhorse bridge
the northern gateway to the
- the oldest stone bridge in the
Cairngorms National Park.
Highlands.
Surrounded by spectacular
The village is renowned for its
mountain and moorland scenery
traditional and contemporary
and within easy reach of a host
music and eclectic programme
of exciting tourist attractions,
of events including the annual
Carrbridge has a great deal to offer
Carrbridge Live arts and music
both summer and winter visitors.
festival, the Carrbridge Gathering
Situated just seven miles north and Scottish Open Chainsaw
of Aviemore and 25 miles south Carving Championship
of Inverness, Carrbridge has bus (www.carvecarrbridge.com)
and rail links to all major airports, and the World Porridge
providing the ideal base for a truly Making Championship
memorable holiday. (www.goldenspurtle.com), which
is followed by connoisseurs of
The village has a wide choice of Scotland's national dish across the
accommodation to suit all budgets world.
and a wealth of tourist attractions,
including the well loved Landmark
Forest Adventure Park, and
Inverness
outdoor activities, including golf,
Aberdeen
walking, climbing, mountain biking,
bird-watching, pony trekking and Fort William
Dundee
water and snow sports, right on Perth
the doorstep. Edinburgh

Glasgow
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HOTELS ARTS & CRAFTS
The Cairn Hotel Carrbridge Artists Studio
(01479) 841 212 (01479) 841 328 / 841 247
www.cairnhotel.co.uk www.carrbridgestudios.com
In the centre of the village Studio/Gallery of landscape and wildlife
7 rooms from £30 per night. artist Jeff Buttress. Unique pottery,
sculptures and jewellery by ceramic
artist Alice Buttress. Selection of our
latest chainsaw carvings. All year.
Hours vary. Free entry.
INN
Landmark Forest
EATING OUT Adventure Park
(01479) 841 613
Dalrachney Lodge www.landmarkpark.co.uk
(01479) 841 252 Crafts, gifts, books, toys, games, jewellery,
www.dalrachney.com food and more. Open every day
Enjoy traditional Scottish fare (except 25 December, 1 January).
including game, beef, lamb and salmon In winter phone to check times.
in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere Adventure Park ticket holders only
of Bistro-bar or restaurant. All year, late March-late Oct.
lunchtime and evenings.
The Cairn Hotel
(01479) 841 212
www.cairnhotel.co.uk
Country pub atmosphere,
log fire, real ales and affordable food.
Bookings not required. 12noon to
2.15pm for lunch, 6-8.30pm for bar
suppers.
INN
Cromdale ivisit
www.visitcairngorms.com Balmenach distillery dates back to
Cromdale
the days of illegal farmhouse stills,
Cromdale is a rural community
when smugglers used to walk the
situated in the Cairngorms National
Cromdale Hills. The lovely church
Park between the Cromdale hills
of St Ma-Luac and St Bridget down
and the River Spey.
by the river was built in 1809 and
Its name is primarily known due can be seen from the adjoining
to the song 'Haughs of Cromdale', Speyside Way which passes
written following the 1690 Battle through the village.
of Cromdale, which marked the
With a healthy mixture of
effective end of the first Jacobite
traditional and contemporary
uprising.
activities, the village boasts the likes
When climbing the hills you can of an organic farm and a health
see the “piper’s stone” where the and activity provider, as well as
piper played during the battle. the more traditional shooting and
From the top, at the Coronation fishing estates.
Cairn, there are fantastic views of
the Spey Valley and north to the
coast, further on is The Queen
Victoria Jubilee Cairn from which
there are spectacular views of the
Cairngorms.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
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Cairngorms National Park
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2 Abernethy Bunkhouses Youth Hostel 18 Newtonmore Hostel
- Nethy Station 10 Craggan Outdoors 19 Pottery Bunkhouse
3 Ardenbeg Bunkhouse Bunkhouse & Bothy 20 Prosen Hostel
4 Aviemore Bunk House 11 Craigower Lodge 21 Slochd Mhor Lodge
5 Aviemore Youth Hostel 12 Fraoch Lodge 22 Strathspey Mountain
6 Braemar Lodge 13 Glenfeshie Hostel Hostel
7 Braemar Youth Hostel 14 Gulabin Lodge 23 Tomintoul Youth Hostel
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Dalwhinnie ivisit
www.visitcairngorms.com Dalwhinnie's other draw is its
Dalwhinnie
distillery - the highest working
Dalwhinnie is a small village just off
distillery in Scotland - which
the A9. Dating back to the 1700s,
produces Dalwhinnie Single Malt, a
the village lies at the head of Loch
light, heathery whisky. The excellent
Ericht, here it meets Glen Truim
visitor centre is open all year round.
and is a good base for exploring
areas such as Ben Alder. There are
good walks along the River Truim
and in the Monadliath Mountains,
which provide the backdrop to the
village.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dinnet ivisit
www.visitballater.com wildlife enthusiasts, archaeologists
Dinnet
www.discoverroyaldeeside.com and historians. The SSSI reserve
www.visitcairngorms.com (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
around Loch Kinnord contains
Dinnet is a small village situated
the Burn O’Vat arch and trails of
on the A93 between Ballater and
differing steepness, giving views of
Aboyne at the eastern entrance to
regenerating woodland and over
the Cairngorms National Park and
lochans where crannogs gave safe
backs onto the River Dee, offering
dwellings in prehistoric times. In
convenient access to the Muir of
fact, evidence has been found to
Dinnet and Glen Tanar Estate.
show that Dinnet was settled over
Dinnet dates back to the advent 5000 years ago. The Crannog near
of the Deeside Railway which the north end of the Loch was
connected Aberdeen to Ballater supposedly once used as a prison.
in 1866. Although the railway
Beautiful walks, fishing, cycling and
closed 100 years later, Dinnet is
riding plus restaurants and shops
still a major attraction for walkers,
are all nearby.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
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HOTELS Royal Deeside
Holiday
Loch Kinord Hotel Cottages
(013398) 85229 (013398) 85341
www.lochkinord.com www.royaldeesideholidaycottages.co.uk
5 minutes from Ballater A few miles from Dinnet. 4 self-catering
20 rooms from £50 per night cottages from £370 pw
HOTEL
HOTEL
Bed & Breakfast Royal Deeside

Woodland Lodges
Glendavan House
(013398) 81610 (013398) 85229
www.glendavanhouse.com www.lochkinord.com/
7 miles from Aboyne and Ballater self-catering-lodges-in-royal-deeside
2 suites + 1 twin from £70pn B&B 5 minutes from Ballater.
Sleeps 4 from £350 per week.
ANTIQUE SHOPS
Self-catering
Auld Alliance Antiques
Cairngorm Lodges (013398) 80426
07583 436040 An eclectic shop specialising in etchings
www.cairngormlodges.com
Luxury Forest Lodges in the with a large selection of watercolours,
heart of Royal Deeside. Sleep 4, log burners prints, oils and an excellent selection of
in all. Pet friendly. Romantic hideaway. antique books, furniture and bric-a-brac.
Open 11am-6pm.
SELF
CATERING
Cairnton Farm Cottages GLIDING CLUBS

(013398) 83536
www.cairntonfarmcottages.co.uk Deeside Gliding Club
5 mins from Dinnet on Aberdeen (013398) 85339
Angus Farm sleeping 2-7 in www.deesideglidingclub.co.uk
comfort. Suitable for disabled, Some of the best soaring in
pet friendly. the UK. Never flown before? We offer
two options, a trial lesson or a multi-day
course. Open 7 days in summer, call for
SELF
other times.
CATERING
Dulnain Bridge ivisit
www.dulnainbridge.com Steam trains from Aviemore
Dulnain Bridge
www.visitcairngorms.com terminate at Broomhill Station,
on the outskirts of the village,
Dulnain Bridge is made up of two
otherwise known as “Glenbogle
communities, Dulnain Bridge itself,
Station” from the popular TV series
centred around the 18th Century
“Monarch of the Glen”.
bridge, and the crofting community
of Skye-of-Curr which stretches for Other points of interest include a
about a mile to the south. good display of a type of glaciated
rock called 'Roches Moutonnes'
The surrounding forests of mature
and evidence of a large Pictish
Caledonian Pines contain many
settlement at Balintomb Farm,
rare and interesting species
where burial mounds and standing
including endangered Capercaillie,
stones can be seen.
Scottish Crossbill, the small but
beautiful Crested Tit, Buzzard, For walkers there is a wide choice
eagles, Osprey and Red Squirrel. including a circular walk around
Curr Wood, on the south and east Dulnain Bridge, taking in woods,
of the village has the country's fields and rivers, all the time with
largest population of Twinflower changing views of the hills.
which shares the forest floor with
a tiny orchid called Creeping Ladies
Tresses.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
ivisit Dulnain Bridge
GUEST HOUSES Eating Out
Rose Grove Guest House Clootie Dumpling
(01479) 851 335 Restaurant
www.rosegroveguesthouse.com (01479) 851 359
2 miles from the village www.heathercentre.com
6 rooms from £20 per night. 3 stars. Set within The Speyside Centre, ideal for
coffee, tea, lunchtime snack, main meal
or high tea. Speciality is the Granny
GUEST
Clooties famous Soupery & Clootie
Dumpling, served 21 different ways.
HOUSE
Open all year round.

Self-catering
Tigh na Sgiath
Muckrach Castle Country House Hotel
(01738) 477 504 (01479) 851 345
www.muckrachcastle.co.uk www.tigh-na-sgiath.co.uk
1 mile from Dulnain Bridge. Former home of the Lipton Tea Family,
Sleeps 8-10 from £1015 per week. All year. this elegant mansion is set in its own
grounds. Interesting and varied menu
using the best of local produce. Seafood
SELF
and Game feature daily. Vegetarian/gluten
free/special diets. Extensive Wine List
CATERING
and over 140 malt whiskies. Traditional
Tigh na Sgiath Afternoon Full Cream Teas - £14.50 -

Booking Essential.
COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL
Excellent Scottish Cuisine using

local Game and Seafood.
Vegetarian/gluten free diets.
Extensive Wine List
and over 140 malt whiskies.
Dulnain Bridge, Nr Grantown on Spey
Reservations Essential: 01479 851 345
www.tigh-na-sgiath.co.uk
Glenshee ivisit
www.glenofthefairies.co.uk Glenshee’s wild mountainous
Glenshee
www.visitcairngorms.com terrain makes it one of Scotland’s
most popular ski areas and home
Glenshee is Scotland’s hidden route
to some of the most breathtaking
north to the highlands, a beautiful
winter mountainous scenery
highland glen and a southern
Scotland has to offer. Glenshee
gateway to the Cairngorms
Ski Centre operates the largest
National Park and Royal Deeside.
lift system in Britain with 38 runs
The Glen is a magical place
over three valleys for skiers and
steeped in history, known in Gaelic
boarders of all standards.
as Gleann Shith - the Glen of the
Fairies. All of this within 2 hours of all
of Scotland’s major cities!
The Spittal of Glenshee is the site
of one of the oldest Inns in the UK.
Situated where four glens meet it
has been a popular destination for
travellers throughout history and
with a rich Pictish and medieval
history it has more than its share of
myths and legends.
The Spittal of Glenshee and
surrounding area boasts a fantastic
variety of accommodation and
things to do. The landscape is
spectacular, fertile farmland gives Inverness
way to rolling hills and, at the head Aberdeen
of the glen, some of the highest
Fort William
peaks in Perthshire form a rugged Dundee
Perth
landscape. The facilities for walkers,
anglers, shooters, golfers and Edinburgh
Glasgow
cyclists are excellent.
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Self Catering
Dalmunzie Highland
Cottages
(01250) 885 226
www.dalmunzieestate.com
18 miles north of Blairgowrie on A93
7 cottages sleeping from 1-6. Available
all year.
SELF SELF
CATERING CATERING
Image courtesy of Dalmunzie Highland Cottages
Grantown on Spey ivisit
www.grantownonspey.com line to pottery. There are numerous
Grantown on Spey
www.visitcairngorms.com cafes, bars and restaurants offering
a wide range of meals, drinks and
This cultural and historic town set
snacks to suit all tastes and pockets.
on the banks of the River Spey,
justly famed as one of the premier The town has an award-winning
salmon and trout fishing rivers in Museum which tells the story of
the country, has been attracting Grantown’s beginnings and where
visitors for over 200 years and has you can find out about Queen
plenty to offer in all seasons. Victoria’s royal visit of 1860,
the coming of the railways and
Grantown on Spey is on the
Grantown’s development as a
Speyside Way which extends from
popular holiday destination.
Buckie to Aviemore. The town is
surrounded by ancient woodlands There are many tours that can be
which offer a unique habitat for enjoyed, taking in historic buildings
a wide variety of wildlife. These and scenic areas, and the seaside
Anagach Woods have way marked is very close on the Moray Firth.
trails and there is walking for all Use Grantown on Spey as a base
abilities. to see the dramatic West Coast
of Scotland, the Isle of Skye, Loch
The town’s Square and High Street
Ness, Royal Deeside - even Orkney.
are lined with unique, independent
and interesting shops and
businesses selling everything from
children’s clothes to whisky, fishing
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
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Glasgow
ivisit Grantown on Spey
HOTELS Guest Houses
Craiglynne Hotel An Cala House
(01479) 872 597 (01479) 873 293
www.crerarhotels.com www.ancala.info
2 mins walk from centre 10 minutes walk from centre
83 rooms from £39 per night. 4 rooms from £39 per person.
Closed Jan and Feb.
SELF
CATERING
HOTEL
Dunallan House
Garth Hotel (01479) 872 140
(01479) 872 836 www.dunallan.com
www.garthhotel.com 2 mins walk to the centre.
In centre of Grantown on Spey 7 rooms from £36 pppn.
18 ensuite rooms from £35pppn. We accept pets. All year.
All year.
GUEST
HOUSE
SMALL
Kinross House
HOTEL
Ravenscourt House (01479) 872 042

Hotel www.kinrosshouse.co.uk
(01479) 873 293 Close to the town centre
www.ravenscourthouse.co.uk 6 rooms from £32pppn. 4 star. All year.
In centre of Grantown on Spey
2 mins walk to town centre. Parkburn Guest House
8 rooms from £39 per person. (01479) 873 116
www.parkburnguesthouse.co.uk
South end of High Street
5 comfortable en-suite rooms. All year
SMALL
HOTEL
Grantown on Spey ivisit
Self-catering Garth Hotel
5 Gordon Hall
(01479) 872 181
& Restaurant, Grantown-on-Spey
www.gordonhallapartments.co.uk
500yds from centre. Sleeps 4
in spacious 1st floor apartment in
Victorian Country House. From 290 per
week. Secluded grounds and off-street
parking. Talk of the town!
Great value 2 course lunch - £7.95
Mon to Sat, 12noon to 2.00pm
West Gorton Traditional 3 course Sunday lunch with roast
(01479) 872 120 of the day - only £11.95
www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk 12noon to 2.00pm
1.5 miles Grantown on Spey. A la carte dining with specials served
Sleeps 4/5, from £320 p/w, all year 5pm-9.00pm daily
Breakfast served to non-residents
7.30am to 9.30am
Bunkhouses & Hostels (01479) 872 836

www.garthhotel.com
Ardenbeg Bunkhouse reception@garthhotel.com
(01479) 872 824
www.ardenbeg.co.uk Craiglynne Hotel
Near town centre (01479) 872 597
Sleeps up to 24, family/group rooms, www.crerarhotels.com
from £18.50 pppn. Craiglynne Hotel is located on the edge
of the town and has a fine reputation in
an atmosphere of old world charm.
HOSTEL
Garth Hotel
(01479) 872 836
www.garthhotel.com
Quality selection for lunch and dinner.
Eating Out Daily freshly prepared specials.
Early bird discount Sun-Fri, 5pm-6.30pm
Chaplin’s Ice Cream Parlour of 25%. Breakfast served to
(01479) 872 001 non-residents 7.30am-9.30am.
Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlour.
Homemade hot & cold meals. Finest Revack Highland Estate
home baking. Renowned for ‘The Big (01479) 872 234
Soup’ & selection of Italian ice creams. Come and enjoy Revack! Hill and
A warm welcome awaits. moorland walks, enchanting gift
shop, restaurant/café and adventure
playground. Open daily all year, except
Christmas & Boxing Day, 10am-5pm.
Free entry.
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BARS
Craiglynne Hotel, Cromdale Bar
(01479) 872 597
www.crerarhotels.com
Offers an extensive range of fine wines,
spirits and Malt whiskies.
BOOK SHOPS
Bookmark
(01479) 873 433
Selection of books for all ages, children’s,
general fiction, Scottish and outdoors,
small art section.
COMPLETE HOUSE
FURNISHERS
Beale & Pyper Est 1886
(01479) 872 203
www.bealeandpyper.co.uk
Three floors of quality merchandise for
every room in the home. 9am-1pm and
2pm-5pm, Mon-Sat.
POST OFFICES
Grantown Post Office
(01479) 872 563 (tel/fax)
Greetings cards, stationery, foreign
currency, road tax, passports, travel
insurance, photocopying, bill payments,
electric key recharging. Mon-Fri 9am-
5.30pm. Sat 9am-12.30pm.
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places to eat and special offers.
Kincraig ivisit
www.visitkincraig.com A diverse range of habitats support
Kincraig
www.visitcairngorms.com wildlife found nowhere else in
Britain. Red Squirrel, Golden
Kincraig and its neighbouring
Eagle, Crested Tit and Otter are
communities of Alvie, Insh and
amongst “the locals”. The forests
Feshiebridge, are set against a
of Inshriach, the grandeur of Glen
backdrop of the snow capped
Feshie and the vastness of the Insh
peaks of the Cairngorm Mountains
Marshes are ideal surroundings
and the waters of the River Spey
for photographers and nature
and Loch Insh.
enthusiasts alike.
Kincraig is quite simply made for
A true Highland village, Kincraig
walking and exploring the many
allows you to fully indulge in a less
historic ruins, monuments and
hectic pace of life. This is where
ancient battle sites. Churches
you're most likely to spot elusive
beside Lochs Alvie and Insh are
wildlife, find a real Highland pub,
both listed buildings used regularly
have a chat with the friendly
for worship.
locals and find that popping into
For the more active, a range of the village shop is more of an
outdoor activities include riding, experience than a chore.
gliding, mountain biking, golf, fishing,
summer watersports and winter
skiing are all catered for. With
beautiful Loch Insh at its centre
there are plenty of year round
outdoor activities for all the family. Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
ivisit Kincraig
BED & BREAKFASTS Bunkhouses & Hostels
Greenfield Croft, Insh Cairngorms
(01540) 661 010 Christian
www.greenfieldcroft.co.uk Centre
Insh is 4 miles from Kincraig (01540) 651 373
3 rooms from £27 pppn. All year. www.cairngormschristiancentre.co.uk
The Brae, Kincraig, PH21 1QD
Centre sleeps 34, flat sleeps 6 from
Self-catering £13pppn
Balbeag
(01963) 220 250 Eating Out
www.balbeag.co.uk
Under 2 miles from the village The Boathouse Restaurant & Bar
shop. Sleeps 8 from £465pw. Mar-Dec. (01540) 651 394
www.lochinsh.com
Kullbery Chalet, Insh Overlooking Loch Insh. All day family
(01540) 661 560 menu with chef ’s specials in evening.
Insh village Booking required for evening tables.
2 rooms, sleeps 4/6, £180-£320pw. Open all year. Bar meals 10am-9pm.
All year. Reduced hours in winter, Oct-Mar.
Loch Insh Chalets
(01540) 651 272
www.lochinsh.com Visitor Centres
On the shores of Loch Insh in Highland Wildlife Park
the foothills of Glenfeshie 12 log (01540) 651 270
chalets 2-4 star. Free watersports at Kincraig
set times. Ideal family location. www.highlandwildlifepark.org
See supporting adverts. Highland Wildlife Park is home to
around 200 fantastic animals including
polar bears Walker and Arktos,
Amur Tigers, Marty and Domenika,
and the park’s troop of snow monkeys.
Kingussie ivisit
www.kingussie.co.uk The Iona Gallery has exhibitions by
Kingussie
www.visitcairngorms.com Scottish artists, some of whom live
locally. The community and fitness
At the foothills of the Cairngorm
centre has excellent acoustics in its
and Monadhliath Mountain ranges
main hall for musical entertainment.
lies Kingussie, a paradise for
It has a state of the art library with
outdoor activities and those who
helpful, knowledgeable staff.
appreciate invigorating Highland
air, dramatic scenery and Highland The Highland Wildlife Park will
hospitality. show you animals in natural
settings. The RSPB Insh Marshes is
Kingussie (Gaelic: Ceann-á-
one of the most important sites in
Ghuibhsaich: the head of the
Europe for wading birds. Kingussie
pinewood) is the traditional capital
is truly Highland so leave concrete
of Badenoch, the area of the upper
and crowds behind and enjoy life
Spey Valley in the Heart of the
the way it should be.
Scottish Highlands. It was founded
in the late 18th Century by the
Duke Kingussie of Gordon and
at that time it was a small hamlet
surrounded by a vast pine forest.
On the opposite side of the River
Spey is Ruthven Barracks, the
site of an earlier settlement with
connections to the 1715 and 1745
Jacobite risings.
Inverness
In the heart of the town are Aberdeen
cafes, restaurants, hotels and
Fort William
guest houses. There are shops for Dundee
Perth
everyday needs and some with
fascinating gifts and mementos. Edinburgh
Glasgow
ivisit Kingussie
Restaurants Bed & Breakfast
with Rooms
Ardselma
Auld Alliance 07786 696 384
(01540) 661 506 www.kingussiebedandbreakfast.co.uk
www.auld-alliance.com 3 minutes walk from town centre
One of the Highland’s best Quiet & spacious, from £28 per night.
kept secrets. French restaurant offering Greystones B&B
a mouth-watering menu using the finest (01540) 661 052
produce. Fine cuisine and Artisan bread www.greystonesbandb.com
classes. Open for dinner Wednesday - Kingussie 5-10 mins walk, PH 21 1LA
Saturday. April - October open Sunday 4 rooms from £27.50 per night.
night. Other dates by arrangement.
Booking recommended!
The Cross at Kingussie Self-catering
(01540) 661 166
www.thecross.co.uk Coire Mor
Quiet riverside location in 4 acres. 07977 234 965
8 bedrooms from £40 pp pn B&B. www.kingussieholidayhome.com
AA 4 star Gold Award Feb-Dec. East Terrace, Kingussie, PH21 1JS
5 bedroom cottage, sleeps 12
Guest Houses
Eating Out
Avondale House
(01540) 661 731 Potting Shed Tearoom
www.avondalehouse.com (01540) 661 766
Short walk to the town centre www.inshriachnursery.co.uk
4 ensuite rooms, 3 on grnd flr, Kingussie
from £30 pppn. Renowned home baked cakes AND
fresh homemade soups.
9.30am – 5pm Thursday-Monday
84 High Street. PH21 1HZ
The Cross at Kingussie
(01540) 661 166
www.thecross.co.uk
Fine dining restaurant with riverside
terrace for pre-dinner drinks. Delicious
food prepared by “Young Highland Chef
of the Year 2012”. Open 7-8.30pm.
Also open for pre-booked afternoon tea.
Kingussie ivisit
GIFT SHOPS
Something Different
Auld Alliance
restaurant with rooms
01540) 661565
www.somethingdifferent-scotland.co.uk
Our Interiors Gift Boutique has an
exceptional choice of distinctive styles
allowing you to furnish and accessorise
your home from under one roof. Also a
beautiful range of special gifts. Auld Alliance
One of the Highland’s best kept secrets.
restaurant with rooms
French restaurant in Victorian Villa
Kingussie
serving a mouth01540 watering
661506 four course
table d’hote
One of using the
the Highland’s bestfinest produce
kept secrets.
FLORISTS avaialable.
French restaurantAinwide selection
Victorian of Malts
Villa serving a mouth
watering four course table d’hote using the finest
and available.
produce Cognacs Acan widebe sampled
selection by a and
of Malts
Flowers by Country Harvest heart warming
Cognacs log fire.
can be sampled by aOpen for dinner
heart warming log
(01540) 662 494 Wednesday
fire. Open to Saturday.
for dinner Wednesday to Saturday.
www.highlandflowersltd.co.uk
Wedding and events specialists Kingussie 01540 661506
throughout the Spey Valley. Teleflorist. www.auld-alliance.com
Mon-Sat 9am-5.00pm. Closed half day
Wednesday
Laggan ivisit
www.laggan.com For history lovers there is Dun da
Laggan
www.visitcairngorms.com Lambh Pictish Fort, Druim an Ard
16th century village, and remains
The community of Laggan is in
of the Newfie Railway, built by
the south end of Badenoch and
Newfoundland Overseas Forestry
Strathspey. It straddles the entrance
Unit loggers who came to help the
to the Cairngorms National Park
World War 2 war effort. General
on the road from Fort William,
Wade’s presence is marked by the
and welcomes stalwart travellers
ambitious military road and bridges
entering via the Corrieyairack
over the Corrieyairack Pass and old
Pass. Visitors from the south via
Drovers Route to Fort Augustus.
Drumochter Pass turn off the A9
at Dalwhinnie and soon see Laggan This scenic area was used for the
with the Monadhliath Mountains as BBC television series “Monarch of
a stunning backdrop. the Glen” and was also the setting
for “Mrs Brown” and the more
Laggan’s central location makes
recent release of ‘Lassie”.
it an excellent base from which
to explore and enjoy outdoor
activities - fishing, hill walking,
mountaineering, pony trekking,
canoeing and ski touring. Mountain
bikers can enjoy the thrills and spills
of the Wolftrax trails.
Visitors can walk on well
maintained paths or explore wild Inverness
places to catch a glimpse of Golden Aberdeen
Eagles, Osprey, Otters, deer, and
Fort William
Pine Marten and see an abundance Dundee
Perth
of wild flowers, plants and trees.
The Creag Meagaidh Nature Edinburgh
Glasgow
Reserve provides much geological
and botanical interest.
ivisit Laggan
SELF CATERING
Blaragie Cottage
(01528) 544 229
½ mile from village.
Open Mar-Nov.
Self catering - Sleeps 5 - £250-£410.
Image courtesy of Daniel Arnold. Loch Laggan.
Nethy Bridge ivisit
www.nethybridge.com The highlight of the year is the
Nethy Bridge
www.visitcairngorms.com Abernethy Highland Games which
is held on the 2nd Saturday of
Nethy Bridge has been a holiday
August. Started in 1880 they are
destination since Victorian
the oldest traditional Highland
times and boasts a full range of
games in Scotland and include
accommodation options. The area
piping and dancing competitions,
has easy access to a vast range of
heavy and track events, trade stalls
activities and being away from the
and sideshows. Over 100 pipers
main roads it remains a haven of
make up the spectacular massed
peace.
bands who march onto the field
The River Nethy flows through the followed by the members of the
centre of the village, past the Spar Clan Grant Society.
shop, butcher, playing fields and
Travel to Nethy Bridge by road or
Community Centre and under the
using the local bus services to and
ancient Telford bridge.
from Aviemore, Grantown on Spey
Nearby is the Explore Abernethy and Inverness. Or you can take the
Ranger Centre where the forest Strathspey Steam Railway train to
and historical rural way of life are nearby Broomhill from Aviemore
interpreted. Guided walks take or Boat of Garten.
place during the summer. The
Speyside Way also passes through
the village.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
ivisit Nethy Bridge
SELF CATERING Bunkhouses &
Hostels
Aultmore Estate
(01479) 821473 Abernethy Bunkhouses
www.aultmoreestate.com (01479) 821 370
Aultmore Estate is situated in www.nethy.org
an area of outstanding natural beauty Close to village centre.
with world-class views over Abernethy Accommodation for groups of 10-65.
Forest to the CairnGorm Mountain
range. 3 self catering cottages, sleeping
4 to 6.
HOSTEL
SELF
FOOD & CONVENIENCE

CATERING
Bynack
(0131) 445 2838 Balliefurth Farm
www.bynack.com (01479) 821 636
Comfortable accommodation www.balliefurth.com
in Nethy Bridge. 3 bedrooms, sleeps Quality beef and lamb supplies direct
5/6. Open all year, £350-£525 per week, from the farm or delivered to your door.
short breaks in low season. All year.
SELF
CATERING
Dell of Abernethy
(01479) 821 643
www.holiday-cairngorm.co.uk
Charming stone holiday
cottages and a Georgian family house
set in peaceful grounds on the edge of
the Abernethy Forest.
Tigh-na-Coille
(01479) 821 636
www.scottishholidayhomes.co.uk
In Nethy Bridge. Sleeps 6,
3 bedrooms, from £300 per week.
Now with Wi-Fi.
Newtonmore ivisit
www.newtonmore.com The village has two museums;
Newtonmore
www.visitcairngorms.com the Highland Folk Museum and
the Clan MacPherson, both of
Nestling above the flood plain of
which help visitors understand
the River Spey, with a backdrop
the culture of the Highlander. It
of the Monadhliath Mountains,
also has a comprehensive range
Newtonmore is surrounded by
of accommodation, and although
woodland with an abundance of
it’s a small village, it has a variety
wildlife. There is an excellent local
of shops.
golf course with rough which is
designated as a Site of Special The village is easily accessible from
Scientific Interest. the A9 and, being situated on the
main rail route north, is served by
Newtonmore's 'Wildcat Trail' is
both train services and Citylink
a 10km orbital walk around the
buses.
edge of the village, taking in the
River Spey and its tributary, the
Calder, woodland and moorland,
together with wonderful views to
the Cairngorms and Monadhliath
mountains.
As you wander around the village,
it may seem strangely familiar as
many locations have been seen as
“Glenbogle” in the hit TV series
“Monarch of the Glen” - and the Inverness
castle itself is at Ardverikie, on Loch Aberdeen
Laggan, just 16 miles away.
Fort William
Dundee
Pony Trekking Holidays were Perth
pioneered in Newtonmore in 1952 Edinburgh

and it is still possible to go out Glasgow
riding with the third generation of

the same Ormiston Family today
at Newtonmore Riding Centre on
indigenous Highland Ponies.
ivisit Newtonmore
Bed & Breakfast CLOTHING
Larick House B&B Harris Tweed Shop
(01540) 673 762 (01540) 670 188
www.newtonmoreaccommodation.com www.harristweedshop.com
Off Main St, opposite Co-op Stunning clothing in iconic Harris Tweeds
4 rooms from £56/room B&B for both Ladies and Gentlemen.
Cloth by the metre and a wide selection
of accessories. Come and visit. Mon-Fri
B&B
9-6, Sat 9-4, Sun 11-4 Summer opening
hours. Winter hours reduced.
Image courtesy of The Harris Tweed Shop
Strathdon ivisit
www.visitcairngorms.com strath there are stretches of fine
Strathdon
farmland. Further up the valley,
Strathdon is a remote parish, about
around Corgarff, the scenery is still
23 miles long and varying from
beautiful in character but more
two to eight miles in breadth. The
dramatic. Here, the Strath becomes
original name was Invernochty, so
narrower and much more wooded,
called from the original church
mainly with birch and pine which
being situated where the waters of
give a fine contrast in spring and
the Nochty and the Don meet.
autumn when they are tinged with
Topographically, Strathdon is of shades of almost every hue. The
great beauty, a fertile strath leading highest part, nearer the source
into the wild and rugged scenery of the Don, is moorland and
of the Highlands. As the Don mountain giving a bleak and barren
winds its way through the main appearance.
Inverness
Aberdeen
Fort William
Dundee
Perth
Edinburgh
Glasgow
ivisit Strathdon
Image courtesy of Marty Davis. Corgarff Castle.
Tomintoul & Glenlivet ivisit
www.visittomintoul.co.uk There is a museum at Tomintoul,
Tomintoul & Glenlivet

www.glenlivet-cairngorms.co.uk and several historical sites including
www.visitcairngorms.com Drumin Castle, The Forbidden
College at Scalan, the Livet Pack
Tomintoul has the reputation of
Horse bridge, the Lecht Mine and
being the highest village in the
the Wolf's Lair, as well as many
Highlands at 1165ft (350m). It is
beauty spots and ancient Pictish
the largest village in the Glenlivet
sites.
area supporting hotels, B&Bs, a post
office and general stores, primary The great attractions of the area
school, a riding stable, art studios, are the walking and cycling routes
craft, gift and malt whisky shops. for people of all abilities. The
Glenlivet Estate, owned by the
There are several whisky distilleries
Crown, has numerous walks and
in the Park, four of which are
a network of excellent waymarked
within Glenlivet, including The
cross-county cycle trails. Look for
Glenlivet, Braeval, Tamnavoulin and
the Cycle Glenlivet leaflet for more
Tomintoul. The Glenlivet Distillery
information. For winter visitors the
has a Visitor’s Centre as does Royal
Lecht Ski Centre 2090 provides
Lochnagar on Deeside.
winter sports and summer time fun
The Tomintoul distillery made the on quad bikes and go-carts.
Guinness Book of Records for
.
producing “The Largest Bottle of
Scotch Whisky in The World" -
105.3 litres of Tomintoul Speyside
Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch whisky Inverness
aged 14 years. Aberdeen
The area is surrounded by the Fort William

Dundee
mountain ranges of the Cromdales, Perth
the Ladder Hills and the Edinburgh

Cairngorms. There are spectacular Glasgow
views providing a stunning

backdrop for hill walking, mountain
biking and wildlife watching.
ivisit Tomintoul & Glenlivet
HOTELS Self Catering
Delnashaugh Inn Delnabo Estate Cottages
(01807) 500 255 (01807) 580 366
www.delnashaughhotel.co.uk www.delnaboestate.co.uk
Delnashaugh Inn with simple Delnabo Estate’s Self Catering
country charm, captures the best of Holiday Cottages, surrounded by
small country house hotels in Scotland, beautiful scenery. McLeod’s Cottage is
a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant an excellent self catering home for up to
offers a hearty menu, using local and seven people. Bailebeg is a comfortable
seasonal produce at a fair price. traditional stone built cottage with
stunning panoramic views, sleeping up
The Glenavon Hotel to four people.
(01807) 580 218
www.glenavon-hotel.co.uk
Located in village square
10 en-suite rooms from £35p. All year.
SELF
CATERING
Delnabo Lodge
(01807) 580 366
Guest Houses www.delnaboestate.co.uk
Delnabo Lodge, sleeping up to
Argyle Guest House 12 people. Beautiful tranquil setting
(01807) 580 766 alongside the waters of the Ailnack.
www.argyletomintoul.co.uk Steeped in history but with modern
On the Main Street. 6 rooms comforts and high standards.
from £34 per person per night, Full of Scottish charm and character.
single supplement applies. Wonderful varied Highland attracions,
within easy reach.
GUEST Bunkhouses
& Hostels
HOUSE
Tomintoul Youth Hostel

(01807) 580 364
www.hostellingscotland.com
Main St, Tomintoul, AB37 9EX
20 beds, from £15.00, open May-Aug
HOSTEL BRONZE
Tomintoul & Glenlivet ivisit
Eating Out ARTS, CRAFTS
& GIFT SHOPS
The Clockhouse
Restaurant A’anside Studios/
Tomintoul AB37 9ET MacNab’s Larder
(01807) 580 378 (01479) 872 074
Freshly prepared Scottish food using the Show stopping works of art
finest and freshest of ingredients. and craft by artists throughout Scotland.
This comfortable, well-appointed Also eclectic gifts (which delight and
and fully licensed Restaurant in the amaze) from the country’s small makers.
picturesque Square at Tomintoul offers Our small delicatessen stocks local and
fabulous food, good cheer and a fine global fine food. We supply picnics and
Highland welcome for one and all! welcome packs to order.
The Croft Inn
Glenlivet AB37 9DP
(01807) 590 361 TOURIST
SHOP
A traditional pub offering a warm and

friendly atmosphere, good food and a The Whisky Castle
well stocked bar. Open daily April to (01807) 580 213
October 12.30pm to 11.00pm. www.whiskycastle.com
Limited opening November to March. The Whisky Castle is home
The Glenavon Hotel to over 550 Fine Malt Whiskies and
Restaurant specialises in finding the very best
(01807) 580 218 expressions available. We believe Malt
www.glenavon-hotel.co.uk Whisky is the "Life Blood of Scotland”
Friendly family run hotel serving home and we can find the perfect Malt for
cooked traditional meals, real ale and your needs and pocket.
local malts. Comfortable surroundings,
real log fire. Open all year
12 noon-midnight. VISITOR
ATTRACTION
The Old Fire Station Tea Room Tomintoul Art Gallery

(01807) 580 485 (01807) 580 458
Internationally known for wonderful www.tomintoulgallery.co.uk
bacon rolls, daily baked scones, frothy Contemporary batik fine art
coffees, home-made pancakes with by Jane Lannagan. Original paintings,
bacon and real maple syrup and much prints, cards, wood, metal, glass and
more! Open all year. ceramics for sale. Scanning, art printing
and picture framing. 7 days, 10am-5pm,
phone first off-season.
Image courtesy of Stewart Grant.
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Accountants Bike Repair & Hire
Forsyth & Co Cycle Highlands
forsythca@msn.com www.cyclehighlands.com
Aviemore (01479) 812 211 Ballater (013397) 55864
Peter Munro & Co
pcm@pmunro.co.uk
Kingussie (01540) 661 360 Builders
A W Laing Ltd
Antique Dealers www.awlaing.co.uk
Grantown on Spey (01479) 872 818
Blair Antiques
Blair Atholl (01796) 483 264 Colin Lawson (Builders) Ltd
info@colinlawsonbuilders.co.uk
Architects McLeod Building Ltd
McLeod Building Ltd www.mcleodbuilding.com
www.mcleodbuilding.com Grantown on Spey (01479) 872 277
Butchers
Arts & Crafts H M Sheridan
www.hmsheridan.co.uk
Carrbridge Artist Studio Ballater (013397) 55218
Carrbridge (01479)841 328 / 247
Fused Glass
www.fusedandlight.co.uk Car Body Repair
Newtonmore 07921 729 249 James A Grant Autobody
Specialist
Beauty Treatment info@jamesagrant.plus.com
Aviemore Beauty
www.aviemorebeauty.com
Aviemore (01479) 812 166
The Beauty Stop
Aviemore 07748 144 918
fionamac17@gmail.com
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CHURCHES Doctors
Abernethy Parish Church Aviemore Medical Centre
Nethy Bridge Sunday service usually Aviemore (01479) 810 258
9.30am & 12.00 noon Ballater Health Centre
01479 821 280 Ballater (013397) 55686
Kingussie Parish Church Blair Atholl Surgery
Sunday service at 11am each Sunday, Blair Atholl (01796) 472 558
3rd of the month Insh Village Church Braemar Health Clinic
6pm (01540) 661 772 Braemar (013397) 41202
Laggan Parish Church Dr Crowley
Laggan Sunday service 10am Tomintoul (01807) 580 219
(01540) 673 238
Glenlivet Community Surgery
St Bride’s Church Glenlivet (01807) 590 273
Newtonmore Sunday service 11.15am
(01540) 673 238 Grantown Health Centre
Kingussie Medical Practice
Computer Services Kingussie (01540) 661 233
Baztex Computers Laggan Gergask Surgery
www.baztex.com Laggan (01528) 544 225
Aviemore (01479) 811 799
Electricians
Dentists Binnie Electrical Ltd
Aviemore & Kingussie Newtonmore (01540) 673 647
Dental Practice MacPherson Electrical Ltd
enquiries@aviemoredentalpractice.com www.boatofgarten.com/businesses
Aviemore (01479) 810 301 Boat ofGarten (01479) 831 355
Kingussie (01540) 661 280 MacPherson Electrics
george.macpherson@lineone.net
Newtonmore (01540) 673 531
Robert Orr Electrician
www.robertorr.co.uk
Aviemore (01479) 810 055
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Event Management Garages
QEvents2 Dulnain Bridge Garage
www.qevents2.com Dulnain Bridge (01479) 851 372
(01330) 826 791 George McDonald
Garage Services
Aviemore (01479) 811 243
First Aid Training www.georgemcdonaldgarage.co.uk
Outwardly Mobile First Aid Grantown Garage
www.outwardlymobile.com Grantown on Spey (01479) 872 037
Newtonmore (01540) 673 826 McCormacks Garage
Kingussie (01540) 661 381
Old Bridge Garage
Food & Convenience Carrbridge (01479) 841 254
Balliefurth Farm L&M Rattray Ltd T/A
www.balliefurth.com Woodlands Service Centre
Nethy Bridge (01479) 821 636 rattrays@globalnet.co.uk
Murchies of Kingussie
murchies@live.co.uk
Kingussie 01540 661 561 Gliding Clubs
Cairngorm Gliding Club
Funeral Services www.gliding.org
Feshiebridge(01540) 651 317
John Ross Funeral Services
www.johnrossfuneraldirectors.co.uk
Furniture Services
Beale & Pyper
www.bealeandpyper.co.uk
Grantown on Spey 01479 872 203
Fitting Furniture
www.fittingfurniture.co.uk
Kingussie (01540) 661 052
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Hairdressers Life Coaching
Debbie’s Barbers Vitality Wellbeing
Behind Smarty Art, High Street jude@vitalitywellbeing.com
Grantown on Spey. Walk in service. Newtonmore (07775) 528 835
La Boheme Hair & Beauty
Aviemore (01479) 811 782 Outdoor Shops
Snippitz Hair Studio
Aviemore (01479) 811 855 Braemar Mountain Sports Ltd
www.braemarmountainsports.com
The Hair Loft Braemar (013397) 41242
Netherley Place
Ballater (013397) 56317
Painters & Decorators
Hypnotherapy Gunn Decor
Carrbridge (01479) 841 465
Vitality Wellbeing
jude@vitalitywellbeing.com Ian Rourke Painters Ltd
Newtonmore (07775) 528 835 Boat of Garten (01479) 831 230
Iain Michie
iainmichie@supanet.com
Kennels Dulnain Bridge (01479) 851 343
Glebe Kennels
Boat of Garten Photographers
(01479) 831 240
Stewart Grant
www.studiointhesquare.co.uk
Laundrettes Grantown on Spey (01479) 872 570
Aviemore Laundry
Aviemore (01479) 810 462 Physiotherapy
Highland Physiotherapy
Letting Agents www.highlandphysiotherapy.co.uk
Allan Munro Lettings Ltd 07811 370 252
linda@allanmunro.co.uk
Aviemore (01479) 810 811
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Picture Framing Vets
Aviemore Picture Framer Strathspey Veterinary Centre
Aviemore (01479) 810 743 rafferty@dialstart.net
Plumbers
Wildlife Interests
Robbie Taylor
Carrbridge 07970 175 813 Balmoral Luxury Land Rover
Safaris
www.balmoralcastle.com
Sporting Estate Ballater (013397) 42534
The Reidhaven Estate
www.strathspey-estate.co.uk
Taxis
Kingussie Taxis
www.kingussietaxis.com
Kingussie (01540) 661 343
Therapist/ Massage
Vitality Wellbeing
jude@vitalitywellbeing.com
Newtonmore 07775 528835

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