Cairngorm Holidays - What to do
Outdoor Action
Rothiemurchus Estate - Lots of information here on the exciting range of activities available in the beautiful Rothiemurchus Estate including quad biking, pony trekking, archery and deer stalking
" . . one of the glories of wild Scotland" - Sir David Attenborough.
Cairngorm Mountain - For information on skiing, snowboarding, Cairngorm Funicular Railway - good source of information on what's happening on Cairngorm Mountain.
Loch Insh Watersports - Located just 1 mile from Kincraig and a beautiful location for you to enjoy a great range of water-based sports - also, skiing, mountain-biking and more . .
Mountain Biking: For bike hire try Bothy Bikes just outside Aviemore. Down the road at Laggan Wolftrax you'll find the new addition to the Forestry Commission's Off Road cycle tracks located in Strathmashie Forest, Laggan. There are nearly 18 km of track and trails of varying degrees of difficulty to suit novice and experienced biker alike.
Walking - Find out here about some of the best walks in the area.
Golf: - Several great courses including the recently opened championship course at the foot of the Cairngorms - Speyside Golf Course. Also, closeby, are Kingussie Golf Club and Carrbridge Golf Club
Canyoning and Gorge Walking - For 'extreme' outdoor adventures check out this website.
Cairngorm Gliding Club - Operates from the Feshie airstip - an ideal location and superb conditions for ridge, wave and thermal cross country flying. Why not try this for a memorable holiday experience?
Family Days Out:
Highland Wildlife Park - in Kincraig. Scottish wildlife including red deer, Scottish wildcats and capercaillies as well as international endangered species. Ever seen a Mishmi takin - no?, well here's your chance!
Strathspey Railway - Steam train trips leaving from Aviemore through beautiful Strathspey countryside.
Loch an Eilein Pottery - A rural craft pottery open from April to October just a few miles up the road from Kincraig. "Throw your own" or buy a souvenir. Classes available.
The Fun House for children of all ages at Coylumbridge Hotel near Aviemore.
Aviemore Kart Raceway - In Aviemore town centre behind Safeways. Open July - Sept and public holidays. Phone to check - Tel: 01479 810722
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - Come and stroke these extremely tame and friendly reindeer - the only herd in Britain.
Cairngorm Sled Dog Centre - for something quite unique. On offer are Kennel & Museum Tours, Sled Dog Trips and Safaris.
Landmark - Fantastic family day out - great range of activities including Watercoaster, Red Squirrel Trail, Skydive, forest walks and much more - not to be missed!
The Culloden Visitor Centre which opened in December 2007, tells the whole Culloden story in an innovative and interactive way which will appeal to all the family.
Highland Folk Museum - The award-winning Museum is renowned for its collections of Highland artifacts from the early 1700s to the mid 1900s and its living history and interactive interpretive programmes.
Cairngorm Brewery - Award Winning beers. Tours available and booking advised.
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