| Why not try .... |
| Walking |
Through Caledonian
Pine forests, along rivers, around tranquil lochs or
along soft, sandy beaches at Nairn and Findhorn on the Moray
coast. Walking routes and trail details available from Cairngorm Bike and Hike in Boat of Garten and Aviemore and Grantown on Spey Tourist Information
Centres. |
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| Biking |
Lots of routes for all
levels of ability - easy tracks locally - visit Cairngorm Bike and Hike, Boat of Garten or Mikes Bikes, Aviemore for anything to do with bikes including bike hire. Plus more advanced tracks to thrill
even the most proficient rider at Wolftrax at Laggan. |
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| Wildlife
Watching |
The Cairngorms National
Park is home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Visit RSPB Loch
Garten from April to August to see Ospreys nesting, Watch Pine
Martens and Badgers from Speyside
Wildlife's exclusive hide and experience a Rothiemurchus themed Safari by foot or Land Rover |
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| Fishing |
The River Spey offers some of the best Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout fishing in Scotland. Licences for beats at Grantown and Boat of Garten are available from Strathspey Estate Office. Rothiemurchus has stocked lochs
and salmon/sea trout fishing on the River Spey. Abernethy
Angling Association offers permits on the River Spey. Mortimers
of Speyside
in Grantown on Spey sell permits, equipment, clothing, accessories
and Strathspey
Angling Improvement Association offers useful information about fishing locally. |
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| Water Sports |
Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing - all available on Loch
Morlich and Loch
Insh where equipment can be hired and tuition is available. |
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| Horse Riding |
Horse riding and organised trekking for all levels of ability are available from Carrbridge Stables and Rothiemurchus. |
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| Clay Shooting |
Rothiemurchus
Shooting Ground is one of the best clay shooting facilities in the UK with exceptional facilities and top class tuition. Whether a complete beginner (12 years+) or a crack shot you’ll have a sensational time. - full instruction
available. |
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| Quad Bike Trekking |
Exciting and fun and led by fully experienced guides, you'll be taken along a network of tracks and trails around Rothiemurchus. |
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| Sleddog
Trekking |
The only Sleddog
Museum of its kind in the UK, based in Glenmore Forest,
offers kennel tours and the chance to lead your own 12-dog
team on a trek. |
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| Golf |
A good number of quality courses can be found within a 15-mile
radius, especially at Boat of Garten and Grantown on Spey |
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| Winter
Sports |
Nearby Cairngorm
Mountain and the Lecht both offer winter skiing and snow boarding plus equipment hire and tuition if needed. |
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| Swimming |
Two of the larger hotels in Aviemore have swimming pools, Coylumbridge and Macdonald Aviemore Resort, plus in Inverness there is a large pool with wave
machine and flumes. |
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| Why not visit .... |
| Landmark
Park - Excitement for all ages
in all weathers, all year round - fantastic water coaster, exhibitions, viewing
tower, tree-top trail, climbing wall and more. |
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| Speyside
Heather Centre - Multi-award winning Visitor
Centre with over 300 varieties of heather, famous Clootie Dumpling
Restaurant, Art Gallery, Heather Exhibition
and so much more. |
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| Cairngorm Mountain - Travel on the funicular railways and experience the view from the top, enjoy a coffee or lunch in the Ptarmigan Restaurant, visit the exhibition and the mountain garden. |
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Cairngorm
Reindeer Centre - Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the
Cairngorm Mountains. These extremely tame and friendly
animals are a joy so go and see them and feed them too!
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| Highland
Wildlife Park - Discover Scotland's wildlife
from eagles to wolves. from past to present. |
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| Strathspey
Steam Railway - A fascinating insight into
the age of steam with 10-mile steam trips through 'Monarch
of the Glen' country - right on the doorstep of Applegrove Cottage. Great for dining out whilst enjoying a traditional train journey. |
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| Highland
Folk Museum - Enter the world of the Highlander
at it's Kingussie and Newtonmore sites. |
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| Useful links .... |
| Visit Cairngorms - The website that tells you everything you need to know about visiting the Cairngorms National Park |
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| Active
Spirit - A husband and wife team who guide and help visitors explore and enjoy a wide range of
outdoor activities such as Summer and Winter Walking, Mountain Biking, Open Canoeing, Rock
Climbing and Abseilling and Target Archery. They give you confidence
and the assurance to know there's nothing to be afraid of in trying something new. They also have great activities especially for children from age 3 upwards and familities - read more at Active Spirit Kids |
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| Cairngorm Framer - James Gordon - A local joiner with a passion for photography, James Gordon lives in Boat of Garten and is well known for his wonderful photographs of Speyside and other beautiful areas of Scotland. Many of the images used throughout this website are courtesy of James. |
