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The Cairngorm Area
Strathspey & Speyside
The main A9 road leading north from Perth to Inverness passes through the Grampian region dominated by the Cairngorm Mountains.
The Cairngorm area is the ideal place for outdoor activities. Apart from the mountains themselves, there's also the Glenmore Forest Park to explore, watersports on Loch Morlich and Loch Insh, plus fishing, skiing, cycling and golf.
The Cairngorm mountain range stretches for 50 miles with almost 50 peaks over 3000 feet and several
others rising over 4000 feet high. The Cairngorm plateau is a vast featureless stoney desert
which is a unique example in this country of a sub-arctic ecosystem (not the place to get lost on a misty day).
The Cairngorms from Loch Morlich in winter
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The Cairngorms National Park was officially opened in September 2003. Three of Scotland's best hill passes go through here leading to semi-permanent snow
fields which can persist into the summer months, remnants of the ancient natural Caledonian Forest and features carved out by the last Ice Age.
The Gaelic name for the Cairngorms is Am Monadh Ruadh (the Red Hills) due to the pink
granite on the plateau. However the name Cairn Gorm means Blue Mountain as the peak
apparently looks blue from a distance. Cairn Gorm itself is 1245 metres high (4084 feet) and
can be easily visited on a fine day in summer.
Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
How to get here
Aviemore is about 30 miles south of Inverness on the main A9 road.
Cross country roads can be taken west to Spean Bridge & Fort William
and east to Nairn & Elgin.
- Train
The main railway line from Edinburgh via Perth to Inverness has stations in the Cairngorm area at Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore and Carrbridge.
thetrainline.com is the official way to check timetables and book train tickets online.
- Coach
Daily coaches operate between Inverness and Edinburgh with stops at various places in between such as Aviemore and Newtonmore.
See the Citylink bus timetables online.
For day trips from Inverness by coach to surrounding areas - click here.
- Plane
The nearest airport is 8 miles outside Inverness - see the Inverness transport page for details.
Outdoor Activities
There are lots of opportunities for skiing, rock and ice climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, etc. in the Cairngorms.
- Ace Adventures (based in Grantown on Spey) can offer white water rafting, river bugs and duckies. Also guided river tours in 10-man inflatable rafts along the River Spey from Aviemore to Boat of Garten.
- Active Outdoor Pursuits based at
Craigower Lodge Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Newtonmore.
- Adventure Scotland based in Aviemore.
Mountainsports, paddlesports and snowsports. Courses and expeditions.
- Alpha Mountaineering -
instruction and guiding in walking, scrambling and climbing, both in summer and winter.
Courses available include climbing, scrambling, navigation and winter skills
- Alvie & Dalraddy Estates
(3 miles south of Aviemore) can offer fishing, horse riding, quad bike treks, clay pigeon shooting, archery, deer stalking, grouse, hare & rough shooting, etc. Accommodation, farm produce and estate tours also available.
- Badaguish Centre near Aviemore offers multi-activities including indoor climbing, rock climbing, scrambling, abseiling, mountain biking, mountain walking, archery, canoeing, orienteering, etc. Accommodation available.
- Boots n Paddles offers
open canoeing, archery, climbing, abseiling, hill walking, orienteering, mountain biking, gorge walking, canyoning and weaseling. Winter skills courses, skiing courses, canoe hire, wildlife holidays, team building also available.
- Bothy Bikes at Rothiemurchus near Aviemore offer bike hire and details of local trails. Also see Cairngorm Mountain Bikers web site.
- Backcountry Survival
provides tailored courses and packages in wilderness survival techniques and the art of bushcraft. From half-day courses to 3-day expeditions. Based in Aviemore. Contact Neil Foote. Tel: 01479 812 725.
- C-N-Do Scotland organises guided walking and climbing holidays throughout Scotland with many options in this beautiful part of the Highlands. As well as daywalks, C-N-Do Scotland also have short skills and instruction courses available for winter mountaincraft, climbing, navigation, etc.
- Cairngorm Experience
offers tailor made guided hill walking and mountain biking with Simon Coker.
- Craggan Outdoors near Grantown on Spey (Cairngorms) specialises in kayaking, canoeing, raft building, mountaineering, climbing, high ropes course, gorge walking, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, quad treks and archery. Bunkhouse accommodation also available.
- The East Highland Way is a proposed long distance walking route between Fort William and Aviemore (76 miles). Web site features route maps and photos.
- Full On Adventure based in Aviemore. Guided hill walks, Munro bagging, mountain biking, winter skills courses, skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, kayaking on Loch Ness, canoe trips down the River Spey, adventure tours, etc.
- G2 based in Aviemore. Activity breaks with a wide choice of accommodation options. Alpine ski instruction, telemark skiing, winter walking and skills courses.
Canoe/kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, gorge walking, hill walking, expeditions. Mobile climbing wall.
- Haflinger Pony Trekking Centre
is located 1 mile from Laggan (11 miles from Newtonmore). No experience necessary. Contact Jim and Yolande Robertson. Tel: 01528 544333 or 07926178529.
- Highland Activities on the Ardverikie Estate at Kinloch Laggan can offer quad biking, white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning & gorge walking, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, paintballing, archery and mountain biking. Multi activity packages available. Fully trained staff. Tel: 08450 945513.
- Lagganlia Centre near Kingussie. All-inclusive courses including snow-boarding, abseiling, rock-climbing, sailing, mountain-biking, rafting, kayaking, skiing, etc.
- Loch Insh Watersports & Skiing Centre near Aviemore. Downhill skiing hire and/or instruction. Dry ski slope skiing.
- Mikes Bikes at Cyclelife Aviemore, 5A Myrtlefield, (below the chemist) in Aviemore is
a bike shop with bikes for hire & sale, repairs, accessories, etc. Telephone: 01479 810478.
- Mountain Innovations
offer a choice of guided walking holidays, self-drive activity touring holidays, accommodation and transport packages for independent walkers, residential courses in navigation, winter skills and mountaineering.
Based in Boat of Garten, they specialise in the Cairngorm area. Hostel accommodation available.
- Newtonmore Riding Centre is located at Biallid Farm.
Tel: 01540 670000.
- Osprey Adventures can arrange wilderness expeditions, guided walking holidays for all abilities, winter walking breaks and winter skills packages. Accommodation included. Advance booking required. Telephone 01463 237900.
- Out in the
Hills - based in Aviemore, Tim Hall is a qualified Mountain Leader and leads guided walks and wilderness expeditions in the Cairngorms and further afield in the Highlands.
Tel: 01479 810570 / Mobile: 0780 112 6137.
- Ron Walker of
Talisman Activities based in Carrbridge will give you expert instruction in all these mountaineering skills, arrange mountain bike tours and take you on guided walks or survival expeditions.
- The Slochd by Carrbridge offers instruction and guiding for Alpine skiing and Nordic skiing (cross country skiing) in the Cairngorms. Ski hire, cycleshop/workshop, mountain bike hire and self catering accommodation also available.
- The Ski School - the offical ski school of Cairngorm Mountain
Lessons to suit all ages and abilities with friendly and professional instructors (web site includes snow reports and webcams).
- VisitScotland Skiing web site includes details of all 5 of Scotland's ski resorts.
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Activity Scotland is the country's association representing activity holiday providers and they have many Highland members who operate in this area offering hiking, mountaineering, watersports, etc. Visit their site for details.
For outdoor enthusiasts in the area, visit the WalkHighlands page about
Speyside and Aviemore walks.
The road up Glen More past Loch Morlich leads to the Cairngorm Mountain Railway which was opened in 2001 to replace the old chair lift. At the top there is a panoramic restaurant, visitor exhibition and shop (but no access to the mountain summit itself).
For ski passes, conditions, etc. visit the CairnGorm Mountain Ltd web site (tel: 01479 861261).
The Cairngorm Ranger Service offers all the information you need at
the Ranger Base (located in the Mountain Railway Base Station). Tel: 01479 861261.
A 90-minute circular guided walk (called
The Walk @ the Top)
from the Ptarmigan top station to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back is available 3 times a day from 1 May until the end of October. Tickets include the fare for the return journey on the funicular.
Weather
The weather can change quickly in mountain areas.
Please take appropriate clothing, maps and equipment, tell someone where you are going and follow the advice of local people.
Useful information available on the web includes:
Tours & Vehicle Hire
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Clansandcastles.com
offer itinerary planning for self-drive tours (with car hire if required) and/or accommodation reservations for castles, inns & country houses.
Private tour guides also available.
Small groups in a car, minibus or a 50-seater coach can be catered for. Each of the professional guides live and work in the Highlands and are keen to share their local knowledge.
Visit Clansandcastles.com to find out how to book your tour in advance.
- Celia Ffitch-Stewart is a fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour. Based in Fortrose, near Inverness.
She offers half day, full day or extended tours. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association).
- Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 or 5 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
Sightseeing
CARRBRIDGE (25 miles south of Inverness, 7 miles north of Aviemore)
This pretty village is 850 feet above sea level. It has a 9-hole golf course and a pony trekking centre. On Station Road there's a good art studio if you are interested in buying pottery or paintings. The famous picturesque bridge over the Dulnain River dates back to 1717. Carrbridge.com has further info.
The World Porridge Making Championships take place here every October.
Here you will also find the Landmark Forest Adventure Park, offering a wide range of attractions and activities for all. You can easily spend a day here enjoying the Pinewood Nature Trail with its wildlife feeding area, Tree Top Trail (you might see red squirrels), Ant City adventure play area, Wild Watercoaster ride, Skydive 'parachute' jump , RopeworX and Tarzan Trail aerial challenge courses, Wild Forest Maze, Clydesdale horse, working steam powered sawmill, forest activity area, and the first Rollercoaster in the Highlands the 'Runaway Timber Train'.
Don't forget the world's first 'bamboozeleum' – a mind boggling collection of illusions, puzzles and strange visual effects. Mini cars, Mini Diggers and remote controlled trucks. Open all year. Family, weekly and whole season tickets available. Most areas are accessible by disabled visitors except the fire tower, Watercoaster, RopeworX, Tarzan Trail, Skydive. There is also a family restaurant, snack bar and shop. Telephone 01479 841 613.
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
A planned town created by Sir James Grant of Grant in 1766. This is one of the most important centres in the area together with Aviemore. Golf course. More info on www.grantownonspey.com
Highland Games usually take place here on the last Saturday in August.
Strathspey in May is a traditional music festival held each year.
From here you can drive the scenic route northwards 20 miles to
Forres and Nairn which leads you past the entrance to Castle Grant, described by Queen Victoria as "a very plain-looking house, like a factory".
Just 14 miles from Grantown on the A95 is the very splendid
Ballindalloch Castle. Home of the Macpherson-Grants since 1546. Extensive grounds and a walled garden. Shop and tearoom. Golf course.
Open daily (10.30am - 5pm) from Easter to the end of September (closed on Saturdays). Tel: 01807 500 205.
Near there is Speyside Pottery
which is open from April to October, daily 10am - 5pm (or by arrangement).
REVACK ESTATE
Located on the B970 road between Grantown-on-Spey and Nethy Bridge.
Revack Lodge was built as a shooting lodge some time around 1860.
Today you can visit parts of the 15,000-acre estate where there are nature trails, adventure playground, plant centre and garden (orchids a speciality), restaurant and gift shop. Open daily. Coaches by appointment only. Tel: 01479 872 234 / Fax: 01479 872 722.
SPEYSIDE HEATHER
Halfway between Grantown-on-Spey and the Boat of Garten is the multi-award winning Speyside Heather Garden and Visitor Centre at Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge.
See over 300 varieties of heather in the garden, visit the exhibition on the many uses of the plant, buy some to take home,
shop for crafts, jewellery, clothes, garden produce. Restaurant (the famous Scottish Clootie Dumpling pudding is a speciality here). Open daily all year (except Christmas Day). Slightly reduced opening hours during the winter. Telephone 01479 851 359 / fax: 01479 851 396. Visited by 80,000 people a year.
BOAT OF GARTEN
Before the bridge that now crosses the River Spey, a ferry used to take people across the water - hence the name Boat of Garten. The Boat of Garten golf course, established in 1898, includes a bar, restaurant, shop, practice net and tennis courts (tel: 01479 831282).
Whether you are looking for food or accommodation, visit
The Boat Hotel. It has a lounge bar, public bar and award-winning restaurant. It was built in Victorian times as the station hotel for the Strathspey Railway and still retains much of its original character.
At Loch Garten you might be lucky enough to see ospreys from the viewing hide provided by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Open daily during the summer.
The Boat of Garten Winter Festival is at the end of December. It offers a wide range of concerts, activities and a Hogmanay ceilidh.
The Summer Festival is at the end of May and beginning of June each year.
Boatofgarten.com has further info about this and the local area.
STRATHSPEY STEAM RAILWAY
The Strathspey Steam Railway runs between the Boat of Garten and Aviemore, which an extension to Broomhill ('Glenbogle' in the BBC TV series Monarch of the Glen).
Morning coffee, afternoon tea and lunch can be taken on the train. Special Sunday lunch trips also available.
Booking is advisable. Closed November - April (except for some holiday specials including Christmas). Telephone 01479 810725 or freephone 0800 085 7273. Timetables and details of special events on their web site.
SPEYSIDE
Check out
The Speyside Way which stretches from the coast at Buckie inland to Aviemore (a total distance of 84 miles /135km). There are 2 offshoots to Dufftown and Tomintoul.
For Speyside distillery listings, visit scotchwhisky.net
Local events for 2010 include:
AVIEMORE (32 miles south of Inverness on the A9)
Extremely popular mountain resort with many facilities and lots of all-year round activities: winter skiing, dry-ski slope,
indoor climbing wall, theatre, Highland Cattle and deer farm, reindeer centre. Bike hire available from several places on Grampian Road. The town is situated on the main road and main railway line between Edinburgh/Perth and Inverness and also has a direct coach service.
Aviemore has its own web site which has all the details.
For a list of shops & restaurants in the main shopping street of Aviemore, visit www.high.st/aviemore/
Local events here include the following. Torchlight procession through the streets on Christmas Eve.
Sled dog rally with over 250 teams competing in various races takes place in late January each year in the Glenmore Forest Park (organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain).
The Aviemore Highland Half Marathon is in October.
The Aviemore Gallery is 1 mile out of town on the road to Loch Morlich. Artwork, crafts, gifts, coffee shop. Tel: 01479 811987.
Alvie & Dalraddy Estates
(3 miles south of Aviemore) can offer fishing, horse riding, quad bike treks, clay pigeon shooting, archery, deer stalking, grouse, hare & rough shooting, etc. Accommodation, farm shop and estate tours also available. Tel: 01540 651255.
Just south of Aviemore on the B970 past the fish farm is the
Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre at Inverdruie. Coffee shop, picnic areas, toilets, etc. Open daily 9am-5.30pm throughout the year. Hire mountain bikes to go exploring on the forest tracks. Get a free footpath map or go on a guided walk with the Countryside Ranger Service. Many other activities available including clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, fishing, birdwatching, Land Rover tours of the estate.
The Rothiemurchus Estate also runs the Visitor Centre at Loch an Eilein. Telephone: 01479 812 345. More info available on their web site.
Cairngorm Sled-dog Adventure Centre:
Sled trips, sled-dog museum, kennel tours - booking essential. Tel: 07767 270526. Open all year.
Loch-an-Eilein Pottery can be found 2.5 miles south-west of Aviemore on the road to Loch-an-Eilein (loch with tiny island which is home to the ruins of a castle). Pottery classes also available. Contact Penny Weir. Tel/fax: 01479 810 837. Self catering accommodation to rent for 3 or 7 days (sleeps 5-6).
The Cairngorm Gliding Club operates from Blackmill Airstrip, Feshie Bridge, 7 miles south of Aviemore.
Robert Pollock's guide to standing stones and cairns in North and North-East Scotland includes those at Avielochan and Delfour which are located north and south of Aviemore respectively.
CAIRNGORM REINDEER HERD
Take the B970 road out of Aviemore and then continue east for 6 miles (heading towards the chairlift).
The Reindeer Centre is situated in the Glenmore Forest.
Guided visits on foot take you right to the herd and you can touch the reindeer. These leave at 11am every day (and also 2.30pm in summer). At other times of the day you can probably see other reindeer around the centre. Exhibition and shop. Open all year (closed January). Admission charge
Telephone 01479 861 228.
INSCHRIACH ALPINE PLANT NURSERY
Scotland's premier Alpine Plant Nursery is located 4 miles south of Aviemore on the B970.
It is open to visitors from 9am - 5pm daily from mid February to mid November. Walk around the gardens and purchase some of the thousands of plants on display. Mail order catalogues available. More details online... Tel: 01540 651287. Holiday cottages also available.
HIGHLAND WILDLIFE PARK
Located at Kincraig almost halfway between Aviemore and Kingussie.
The park opens every day (weather permitting) at 10am. Last entry is 2 hours before closing times. April - October 6 pm, June - August 7pm, November - March 4pm.
Owned by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Includes a large drive-through reserve where you can see red deer, bison, wild horses, Highland cattle and ancient breeds of sheep. You can walk around the rest of the park (disabled access is possible) and see alsorts of creatures including red squirrels, pine martens, capercaillie, owls, wolves, reindeer, lynx. Sheepdog trials on certain afternoons.
Cafeteria, gift shop, picnic area. Tel: 01540 651 270 / Fax: 01540 651 236. Web site
KINGUSSIE (12 miles south of Aviemore and 54 miles north of Pitlochry)
The name Kingussie (pronounced King - you - sie) comes from the Gaelic equivalent of "the end of the pine wood". Located 764 feet above sea level, this is an excellent walking area. There's also a golf course.
The town has a variety of shops for groceries, gifts, etc. plus a bank, chemist, laundrette, garage, sports hall and an Internet cafe at the Be@Home Internet Shop (tel: 01540 661910).
On the High Street, you'll find the famous Happy Days Fish and Chip Shop!
Visit the Kingussie community web site for more local information.
Local events include the Kingussie Food on Film Festival,
and The Badenoch & Strathspey Music Festival which takes place in March.
The Kingussie Food on Film Festival runs from 2 to 5 February 2012 and offers a feast of local food, celebrity chefs, short films, documentaries and feature films.
When approaching the village along the A9 from the south, you can see the impressive ruins of Ruthven Barracks to the right of the road. Built in 1719, the barracks were destroyed by the Jacobites in 1746 and are now in the care of Historic Scotland. Ruthven means 'the red place'.
HIGHLAND FOLK MUSEUM
Founded in 1953 and relaunched in 1999, one part is situated in Duke Street, Kingussie and a second venue is located in nearby Newtonmore (2.5 miles away). Open 1 May - 31 August: Monday to Friday 10.30am - 5.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Also open April, September and October: Monday to Friday for guided tours only - hourly at Kingussie from 10.30am - 4.30 pm, and only 11am and 2pm at Newtonmore. Tel: 01540 661 307 / Fax: 01540 661 631. Picnic area and toilets available.
Average time to allow to visit everything is 1.5 hours in Kingussie and 3 hours at the Newtonmore venue.
This museum is both indoors and outdoors. You can visit Pitmain Lodge, MacRobert House, the farming museum, a replica of the Isle of Lewis Blackhouse, a horizontal water mill and a Victorian salmon smokehouse. Travel in time from the early 18th century Highland township to the mid-20th century working croft.
Many live demonstrations can be seen in July and August featuring things such as baking, spinning, lace-making, dyeing, weaving, pottery, blacksmith skills and music.
Visit their web site.
NEWTONMORE
Visit the
official Newtonmore web site
- it has absolutely everything you need to know about the town and its area including alsorts of information such as driving tours in the region.
The Newtonmore Highland Games and Clan MacPherson Rally take place in August.
'MONARCH OF THE GLEN' COUNTRY
If you have been watching the BBC TV series entitled 'Monarch of the Glen', you may know that 'Glenbogle House' is in fact Ardverikie Castle on the shores of Loch Laggan, between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge. Please note that it is not open to the public, but self catering accommodation is available on 3 properties on the estate.
Weddings can be arranged here through
Highland Country Weddings.
WHISKY DISTILLERIES:
- Tomatin Distillery - tours offered Monday to Friday at 11.00am & 2.30pm. Booking is always advisable. The Visitor Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, also at weekends from Easter to the end of October. Located just off the A9 midway between Aviemore and Inverness. Tel: 01808 511 444. Tomatin comes from the Gaelic meaning 'the hill of the Juniper bushes'.
- Glenfarclas Distillery at Ballindalloch, south of Elgin. Open all year Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm during the tourist season and 10am to 4pm. during the winter. From June to September, the distillery is also open on Saturdays from 10am - 4pm. Tel: 01807 500 257.
- Glenfiddich Distillery, located about half a mile from Dufftown, south of Elgin. Audio-visual presentation in various languages. Guided tour. Gift shop. Complimentary dram. Open all year Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Tel: 01340 820 373.
- scotchwhisky.net includes a map of all the local distilleries.
Where to stay: Hotels / B&Bs / Cottages
Featured Hotel Accommodation
Sonia and William Marshall
Culdearn House
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JU
Tel: +44 (0)1479 872106
Fax: +44 (0)1479 873641
Email: enquiries@culdearn.com
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Culdearn House
Formerly the country home of the Earl of Seafield's family.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel
in the heart of the Spey Valley.
Renowned for its warm hospitality.
Personally run hotel with intimate atmosphere.
Ideal for romantic breaks or special celebrations.
Recommended in 'The Hidden Places of Scotland'.
Member of Best Loved Hotels.
Green Tourism Business scheme gold award.
13 miles from Aviemore. 35 miles south of Inverness.
Fine dining with candlelit tables, log fire & attentive service.
Daily changing menus. AA Red Rosette.
Lounge with wood panelling and luxurious furnishings.
Selection of 50 malt whiskies (some rare) with tasting notes.
Whisky Tasting weekends can be arranged.
Choice of 6 kingsize, double and twin bedrooms.
All with en-suite facilities, toiletries, TV, radio,
trouser press, dressing gowns, hairdryer, refreshments
shortbread, bottled water, fruit, floral arrangement.
Free Wi-Fi Broadband Internet access.
For special celebrations, flowers, chocolates,
champagne and/or a piper can be arranged.
B&B prices from £65 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £92 per person.
Discounts for stays of 4 or more nights.
Exclusive use (min 2 nights for 10 - 12 people).
Credit cards accepted. Open all year.
No children under 10. No smoking.
Special offers
Click here to visit web site
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Hilton Coylumbridge
Aviemore PH22 1QN
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Hilton Coylumbridge
The premier family leisure hotel in the Highlands.
Set in a 65 acre woodland estate in the Cairngorms National Park.
1.5 miles outside Aviemore.
2 indoor swimming pools, sauna, solarium,
outdoor adventure play area. On-site 'Fun House' with
mini golf, air hockey, 10-pin bowling, soft play areas,
American style diner, creche and day care centre.
Outdoor tennis courts, sports hall with table tennis and badminton courts.
Bar with live entertainment in the evenings.
Choice of food in the cafe, restaurant and bistro.
175 rooms with TV, telephone, hairdryer, radio, etc.
Dinner, B&B packages from £45 per person (2 sharing).
Room only rates also available.
Click here for online booking
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Macdonald Academy Hotel
Aviemore Highland Resort
Aviemore PH22 1PN
Also see:
Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars. 150 double/twin/executive rooms.
Macdonald Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars. 88 twin/double rooms.
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Macdonald Academy Hotel
Family-friendly 3 star hotel with spectacular views of the Cairngorms.
Part of the newly re-developed Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.
Leisure facilities available include 25 metre pool
with real wave machine, flume, sauna, steam room & techno gym.
Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.
Bar, restaurant and food court.
100 ensuite bedrooms with satellite TV,
CD player, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
B&B from £49.50 per person.
Click here for online booking
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Scot House Hotel
Newtonmore Road
Kingussie PH21 1HE
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Scot House Hotel
Charming, family run small hotel
set in a relaxing location in the Cairngorms National Park.
Highland hospitality with friendly personal attention.
Recommended by Michelin, AA Hotel Guide, Rough Guide.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
13 miles from Aviemore. 40 miles south of Inverness.
Choice of 8 ensuite bedrooms (double and twin)
and a family suite with separate bedrooms for parents & children.
All with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
Superior rooms include kingsize bed,
bay window with seating area, whirlpool bath and bathrobes.
The Spey Bar specialises in Malt Whiskies
and also serves informal bar-lunches and suppers.
Award-winning restaurant with à la carte and daily table d'hote menus.
Facilities for business meetings and small weddings.
B&B prices from £20 per person.
Dinner, B&B rates available.
Click here for online booking
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Fairwinds Hotel
Carrbridge PH23 3AA
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Fairwinds Hotel
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Small Hotel.
Formerly a Victorian Manse (the original church still stands alongside)
extensively modernised while retaining its original character.
7 acres of private grounds surrounded by mature native woodland.
Small hotel big on hospitality, good food and quality service.
Conservatory restaurant open to residents and non-residents.
Ideal for exploring the Cairngorms and Monarch of the Glen country.
7 nearby golf courses. Aviemore 6 miles. Inverness 23 miles
Short walk from Carrbridge village centre.
5 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin) individually and tastefully decorated.
All with TV, VCR, radio/CD alarm clock, telephone,
hairdryer, toiletries, handmade shortbread.
Free Wi-Fi.
B&B from £42.50 per person per night.
Click here for online booking
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The Boat Hotel
Boat of Garten PH24 3BH
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The Boat Hotel
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Recommended in the Michelin Red Guide.
Member of Best Loved Hotels.
Restaurant awarded 2 AA Red Rosettes. Bar & Bistro.
Ideal for romantic breaks.
Located in Boat of Garten - known as The Osprey Village.
30 miles south of Inverness.
15 minutes from the Cairngorm ski slopes.
Fishing permits available for the River Spey (salmon & trout).
6 golf courses within 30 minutes.
Recently refurbished to its Victorian style.
34 ensuite bedrooms with TV, telephone, tea/coffee, etc.
Each individually styled with high quality furnishings.
Deluxe rooms and a suite also available.
B&B prices from £43.50 per person.
Instant online booking.
Child rates. Dogs permitted in some rooms.
Click here for online booking
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Muckrach Lodge Hotel
Dulnain Bridge
Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3LY
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Muckrach Lodge Hotel
Traditional country house hotel with warm welcome.
Former Victorian sporting lodge set in 10-acre grounds.
Carrbridge 6 miles. Aviemore 11 miles
30 miles south of Inverness.
Member of Best Loved Hotels and Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
Restaurant and Conservatory Bistro.
Award-winning chef. AA 2 Red Rosettes.
Lounge with log fire.
Wi-Fi Internet access in public areas.
Room service.
10 ensuite bedrooms & 2 suites
All bedrooms have TV, DVD, toiletries.
B&B prices from £50 per person (2 sharing)
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Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge PH31 4AG
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Stronlossit Inn
On the A86 road between Spean Bridge & Newtonmore.
Aviemore 28 miles, Loch Ness 27 miles
Fort William 12 miles.
Family run hotel with traditional Highland hospitality.
3 star quality country cosiness.
Stunning views from every window.
Located within Glen Roy Nature Reserve
overlooked by the Nevis Range of mountains.
Commended in the Scottish Inn of the Year 2005 awards.
Restaurant with local produce. Bar meals.
Afternoon tea, sandwiches, picnic lunches served until 3pm.
Packed lunches available.
Lounge Bar with good range of malt whiskies,
open fire and pulled cask beers.
Ceilidh nights featuring local musicians.
10 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin)
with TV, WiFi access, telephone, etc.
and 1 twin bedroom apartment with mini-kitchenette.
Room prices from £65 per night (2 people).
Sorry no under 17s. No pets. No smoking.
Online booking.
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Ravenscourt House Hotel
Seafield Avenue
Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3JG
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Ravenscourt House Hotel
Fine Edwardian house set in its own grounds.
Former church manse, now a delightful country house hotel.
Tastefully and carefully refurbished.
Sumptious furnishings, oil paintings and log fires.
Family owned. Warm Highland welcome.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel.
An ideal base for touring Speyside and the Whisky Trail.
Fishing, shooting, skiing, golf, birdwatching all available locally.
Aviemore 14 miles. Inverness 35 miles. Elgin 34 miles.
8 bedrooms furnished to a high standard.
Choice of single, double, twin, family rooms.
All with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee, radio alarm, etc.
No smoking.
Restaurant, bar, 2 guest lounges.
B&B prices from £35 per person (2 sharing).
Instant online booking.
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More Local Hotels:
Cairngorm Hotel (Aviemore)
- Dalfaber Golf & Country Club (Aviemore)
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant (Kingussie)
- Duke Of Gordon Hotel (Kingussie)
- Rowan Tree Country Hotel
Craigerne House Hotel (Newtonmore)
Dalrachney Lodge (Carrbridge)
- Lochanhully Woodland Club (Carrbridge)
Nethybridge Hotel
- The Mountview Hotel (Nethybridge)
Garth Hotel & Restaurant (Grantown on Spey)
Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel (Dulnain Bridge near Grantown on Spey)
Featured B&B Accommodation
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The Dulaig
Carol and Gordon Bulloch
The Dulaig
Seafield Avenue
Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3JF
Tel: +44 (0)1479 872 065
Email: enquiries@thedulaig.com
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Luxury B&B in the Cairngorms National Park
offering excellent service and hospitality.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars Gold Award.
'Particularly Pleasant Guesthouse' award in the Michelin Guide 2011.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
Recommended in the Good Hotel Guide 2012 & Michelin 2012.
Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Elegant country house built in 1910
now styled with modern furnishings and Arts & Crafts antiques.
Large secluded garden with lawns, mature trees,
wildlife including red squirrels and pheasants.
A few minutes walk from the centre of Grantown-on-Spey
(shops and restaurants).
The owners are experienced hill-walkers
and can provide maps and ideas for walks.
3 bedrooms (king-size double, super-king or twin).
All with garden views, Arts & Crafts antiques,
satellite TV, DVD, silent mini fridge,
hairdryer, bathrobes, luxury toiletries, tea/coffee.
All ensuite with either a double-ended slipper bath,
whirlpool bath or walk-in shower with body-jets.
Only 2 of the 3 rooms will be let at any one time.
Elegant drawing room and dining room.
Delicious breakfast menu.
Private parking. Garage for motor bikes and cycles.
Drying facilities for clothing and equipment.
Free Wi-fi Internet access.
Computer available with free Internet access.
B&B prices from £67.50 per person.
Discounts for 2 nights or more.
Check web site for special offers.
Supplement applicable for single occupancy.
No pets. No smoking. No children under 10.
Online booking.
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Glengarry
Janet & Roger Crawford
Glengarry
East Terrace
Kingussie PH21 1JS
Tel: +44 (0)1540 661386
Email: stay@glengarrybandb.co.uk
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Traditional Victorian stone built villa in a tranquil setting.
Set in peaceful gardens.
Overlooking the Spey Valley and the Cairngorms.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
Many of the original features have been retained
including Victorian fireplaces.
Ideal location for outdoor activities.
Walkers & cyclists welcome.
Drying facilities, secure storage for cycles & skis,
and a workshop for emergency repairs.
Aviemore 13 miles. Inverness 43 miles. Fort William 49 miles.
4 ensuite bedrooms (double/twin/single)
all with TV, hospitality tray, hairdryer, toiletries, radio.
Individually furnished and decorated to a high standard.
Maximum 6 guests.
Guest sitting room with open fire in winter.
Extensive breakfast menu.
Tea/coffee and home baking served on arrival.
Home made jams & marmalades and home baked bread.
Packed lunches available by arrangement.
French, German & Italian spoken.
B&B prices from £36 per person (2 sharing).
Special rates for 7 night stays.
Single supplement.
Online availability calendar.
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.
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Crubenbeg House
John & Irene England
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim
By Newtonmore PH20 1BE
Telephone: +44 (0)1540 673300
Email:
enquiries@crubenbeghouse.com
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Set in an acre of peaceful countryside amongst ancient Scots Pines.
Mountain views from all bedrooms.
Guest House with Scottish Tourist Board 4 Gold Stars.
AA 4 Stars - Highly Commended.
Shortlisted in the AA Top 20 Landlady of the Year Award.
5 miles south of Newtonmore. 20 miles from Aviemore.
Easy access from the main A9.
Close to the Highland Folk Museum.
Ideal for visiting 'Monarch of the Glen' country
and the Cairngorms National Park.
Wildlife, walking, climbing, cycling, skiing, watersports.
4 spacious bedrooms all very comfortably furnished & equipped.
1 king-size 4-poster with sofa, ensuite bath and shower.
1 king-size double or twin with ensuite bath and shower.
1 king-size double or twin with ensuite shower.
1 superior double room with private facilities.
(1 bedroom has ramped wheelchair access).
All with Sky FreeSat TV, digital radio alarm, hairdryer,
individually controlled heating, free Wi-Fi access.
Wide selection of home-made breakfast menu options
including home-baked bread, kippers, salmon, specially prepared vegetarian dishes.
Evening meals available Wednesday to Sunday (except July & August)
with 2 courses for £19.50 or 3 courses for £24.50.
Afternoon tea with pancakes & home baking.
Packed lunches available.
B&B prices: £27.50 - £44.50 per person.
Single occupancy £34.50 - £42.50.
Short break rates available.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
Children over 12 welcome.
Well-behaved dogs welcome.
No smoking in the house or grounds.
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Ardlogie Guest House
Ardlogie Guest House
Dalfaber Road
Aviemore PH22 1PU
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Friendly B&B just 2 minutes walk from Aviemore centre.
Quiet location beside the River Spey
with views to the Cairngorm mountains.
Prices include free passes (subject to availability)
for local leisure facilities including swimming pool and gym.
Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Ensuite bedrooms with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
3 double rooms, 1 double/twin & 1 family room (sleeps 3).
Good selection of breakfasts. Vegetarian options available.
Garden with terrace.
Free WiFi access.
B&B prices from £30 per person.
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Glenan Lodge Guest House
Glenan Lodge Guest House
Tomatin
Inverness-shire IV13 7YT
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Traditional country house B&B near Tomatin Distillery.
Salmon & wild brown trout fishing available on the river Findhorn.
15 miles south of Inverness. 15 miles north of Aviemore
Guest lounge with TV/VCR.
Dining room and licenced bar.
Home cooked evening meals available on request.
AA 4 Stars.
7 ensuite bedrooms(single, double, twin, family)
All with TV, tea/coffee. No smoking.
B&B prices from £35 per person
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Auld Cummerton
Carole & Bruce Luffman
Auld Cummerton
Bellabeg
Strathdon AB36 8UP
Tel: 019756 51337
E-mail: info@auldcummerton.co.uk
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Originally built in 1760, newly restored to a very high standard.
Luxurious accommodation with antiques and country furnishings.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
Home baking, home made bread, free range eggs & own spring water.
Woodland walks and mountain views.
Within Donside and the Cairngorms National Park.
Aberdeen 44 miles. Braemar 22 miles.
Inverness 66 miles. Aviemore 44 miles.
Perfect for the Castle and Whisky Trails.
Choice of 2 bedrooms, each with large ensuite shower.
1 double room with a Stuart period 4 Poster double bed with drapes.
1 room available as a twin or king size double.
Egyptian cotton bed linen, goose down duvets,
toiletries, bath robes, digital TV. Wi-Fi access.
Drawing room with maps and books.
B&B prices from £50 per person (2 sharing)
Credit cards accepted. No children under 14.
Open April - October. No Smoking.
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Dunlichity House
Dunlichity House
Tordarroch
Inverness IV2 6XF
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1808 521 442
E-mail: dunlichityhouse1@btinternet.com
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Large country house in idyllic and quiet location
6.5 miles south of Inverness. Easy access from A9.
10 minutes from Loch Ness. 30 minutes from Aviemore.
Surrounded by countryside in all directions.
Luxury accommodation and superb cuisine.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. First class hospitality.
12 acres of grounds. Private fishing on 3 small lochs
stocked with 8 species of trout and salmon.
14 ft trampoline, swings for children.
The grounds are home to heron, ducks, osprey, pheasant,
hare, deer, otters and badgers.
Walkers and Cyclists Welcome.
3 miles from Loch Ruthven RSPB reserve.
Near Tordarroch stone circle.
Ideal for touring castles, distilleries, etc.
Guest wing has own front entrance, dining room and lounge.
2 double rooms: £40 per person (2 sharing)
Single occupancy: £60 per night
1 family room (for 4): £100 per night.
All bedrooms are ensuite with satellite TV, etc.
Wi-Fi access.
Guest lounge with CD player, games and books.
Bike hire available for a small charge.
No smoking.
High quality kennels for dogs.
Self catering also available.
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Featured Self Catering
Booking Hotline: 0845 268 1383
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Cottages in the Cairngorms
Wide choice of self catering properties ranging from 1 to 8 bedrooms.
Locations including Aviemore, Ballindalloch, Grantown, Kingussie,
Laggan, Nethy Bridge, Newtonmore, Tomintoul
Web site with virtual tours and instant online booking.
Short breaks and late deals often available.
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Contact: Edward McCready
Tel: +44 (0)208 777 6338
Mobile +44 (0)7761 346 328
Email: info@aviemorehouse.com
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Aviemore House
Luxury new house - Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Set within the Rothiemurchus Estate on the Cairngorm Ski Road
Just a short walk from the centre of Aviemore
at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains.
Ideal base for skiing, snowboarding, walking & other outdoor activities.
For stays after 1 April 2012: free golf (max 3 rounds)
for 4 people available at the new Spey Valley Golf Course.
Sleeps up to 10 adults comfortably,
and up to 14 when group of children and adults.
3 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms (all en suite).
4 extra single beds available.
Satellite TV, DVD, VCR, audio system with CD player.
Real fire in spacious lounge. Very large kitchen/dining room.
Sun room with games area with table football, etc.
Nintendo, boules, table tennis. 2 verandahs.
Utility room, garage, substantial grounds.
Underfloor heating with individual controls. Wheelchair access.
Free wireless broadband.
Rental price: £1475 per week.
Short breaks: £850 for 3 nights / £975 for 4 nights.
Linen and towels provided.
No pets. No smoking.
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21 Dalfaber Park
Aviemore PH22 1QF
Contact: Edward McCready
Tel: +44 (0)208 777 6338
Mobile +44 (0)7761 346 328
Email: info@dalfaberhouse.com
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Dalfaber House
Luxury new house with scenic views and stylish furnishings.
Sleeps 6 adults or up to 8 in family arrangement
Situated on the outskirts of Aviemore,
adjacent to the new 18 hole championship golf course.
Numerous other golf courses nearby.
20 minutes drive from the Cairngorm Ski Centre.
Ideal base for winter sports, mountain biking,
walking & other outdoor activities.
For stays after 1 April 2012: free golf (max 3 rounds)
for 4 people available at the new Spey Valley Golf Course.
3 bedrooms (2 double and 1 twin), 2 bathrooms.
Spacious upstairs lounge with TV and CD player.
Real fire in dining room.
Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge freezer,
dishwasher and microwave.
Utility room with washing machine & tumble dryer.
Oil fired central heating. Garage and garden.
Rental: £825 per week (except Xmas & New Year).
Short breaks: £485 for 3 nights / £585 for 4 nights
Linen and towels provided.
No pets. No smoking.
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Hillview
Glenlivet
Ballindalloch
Banffshire AB37 9DB
Contact Mark Scott
Tel: 07947754454 / 01250 872 481
Email: hillview@selfcatering-scotland.net
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Hillview
Luxury cottage with countryside views.
Furnished to a high standard and ideal for family holidays.
Previously part of the Glenlivet Whisky Distillery.
Set in Glenlivet between the Ladder and Cromdale Hills
in the Cairngorms National Park.
30 minutes drive from Aviemore & Royal Deeside.
20 minutes from The Lecht ski resort.
20 minutes from the coast of Moray.
Ideal for fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding,
wildlife watching, exploring distilleries, castles, etc.
Accommodation for up to 12 people:
6 bedrooms (2 double, 3 twin and 1 with bunks).
3 bathrooms.
Large lounge, dining room, kitchen,
utility room and second lounge
Facilities include oil central heating,
2 large TVs with Freeview, stereo / CD player / radio,
large electric range cooker, microwave, dishwasher,
washing machine, fridge / freezer.
Free broadband access through WiFi.
Rental prices from £799 per week.
Short breaks sometimes available.
Online availability calendar.
Pets welcome (extra charge).
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Contact Tim Boles
Old Clune Estate
Tomatin
Inverness-shire
Office hours: 01624 675955
SMS: 07624 205955
Email: tboles@strathnoon.co.uk
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Strathnoon Cottage
Lovely old cottage on the River Findhorn.
Tomatin 6 miles. Carrbridge 10 miles.
Aviemore 14 miles. Inverness 22 miles.
Ideal for fishing, shooting, skiing, hiking, watersports, etc.
Much local wildlife (birds of prey, deer, etc.).
2 twin bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Cosy sitting room with open fire and TV.
Modern fully equipped kitchen with Rayburn Aga,
electric cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, etc.
Cot available. Stairgate. Secure dog kennel.
Fly fishing for wild salmon and brown trout.
Fishing beat on the river Findhorn
with 9 challenging pools (max 3 rods per day)
Tuition with ghillie available if required.
Rental prices from £400 per week.
Includes electricity and fuel.
Online availability calendar.
Special offers sometimes available.
Discount rates for fishing breaks.
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Dunlichity House
Tordarroch
Farr
Inverness IV2 6XF
Tel/Fax: + 44 (0) 1808 521 442
Email: dunlichityhouse1@btinternet.com
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Tordarroch Wing
Self-contained wing in large country house. Completed in December 2004.
Only 6.5 miles from Inverness. 10 minutes drive to Loch Ness.
Accommodation will be luxury self catering for up to 8 people.
3 double bedrooms (with kingsize sleigh beds), 1 twin bedroom,
3 bathrooms (2 ensuite) plus an additional separate WC,
lounge, kitchen and dining area.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars. Lots of special extras including:
8 person hot tub, Cappucino machine, dishwasher.
satellite TV in all rooms (including the kitchen),
American fridge/freezer with ice maker and water dispenser.
Own spring water direct from underground source.
Wi-fi Internet access
Fresh flowers, Scottish shortbread and ‘bubbly’ on arrival.
12 acres of private grounds with fishing lakes (extra charge).
14 ft trampoline and swings for children.
The grounds are home to heron, ducks, osprey, pheasant,
hare, deer, otters and badgers.
Kennels for dogs. Bike hire available.
30 minutes from Aviemore and the Cairngorm mountains for winter skiing.
3 miles from Loch Ruthven RSPB reserve.
Ideal for touring castles, distilleries, etc.
Prices from £1000 per week for 8 people.
Reductions for smaller groups with
prices from £700 per week for 4 people in 2 bedrooms.
Credit cards accepted.
No smoking.
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Ron & Jayne Lawrence
Riverside Cottages
Farr
by Inverness IV2 6XB
Telephone +44 (0)1808 521242
E-mail:
cottageslochness@gmail.com
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Riverside Cottages
20 minutes from Inverness & the scenic south side of Loch Ness.
Set on the banks of the River Nairn in unspoilt scenery.
Spectacular mountain views.
Deer, otters & buzzards can be seen from the cottages.
Choice of 3 fully equipped cosy cottages:
Primrose Cottage (sleeps 2): 1 double bedroom.
Honeysuckle Cottage (sleeps 5): 2 double & 1 bunkbeds.
Foxglove Cottage (sleeps 4): 2 double & 1 single.
Each cottage has a kitchen / dining area
and sitting room with TV and CD player.
Pets accepted by arrangement only.
Prices from £295 - £550 per week.
Short breaks (minimum 3 nights) sometimes available.
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Mrs Cattanach
1 Conval Drive
Aberlour
Moray AB38 9PG
Tel: +44 (0)1651 851485
Email: w.cattanach1485@btinternet.com
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Hollybush House
Recently built house equipped to a high standard.
Sleeps 8.
Countryside location overlooking the River Spey.
Situated near The Speyside Way.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, distilleries, castles, etc.
4 miles from Aberlour. Close to Ballindalloch Castle.
Elgin 19 miles. Aviemore 36 miles.
Inverness 55 miles. Aberdeen 60 miles.
Handy for winter skiing at Cairngorm or the Lecht.
4 large bedrooms: 2 twin and 2 double (2 ensuite)
Kitchen, dining room, lounge, bathroom, garage,
picnic table. No pets. Linen provided.
Tariff starts at £600 per week.
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Dalfaber Golf & Country Club
Dalfaber Drive
Aviemore PH22 1ST
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Dalfaber Golf & Country Club
Choice of accommodation in Aviemore
set around a 9-hole golf course bordering the River Spey.
Spectacular views towards the Cairngorm Mountains.
Indoor heated swimming pool and spa pool.
Sauna, steam room and solarium. Gym.
Lounge bar with entertainment and competitions
Restaurant and bar food
Snooker & pool, table tennis, adventure playground,
badminton, squash, tennis, indoor bowls.
Soft play area. Hairdresser & laundrette.
Dalfaber Chalets (sleeping 4 - 6):
Scandanavian pine chalet
1 double & 1 twin. Bath with overhead shower.
Additional sleeping for 2 in the lounge area.
Prices from £380 per week.
3 star Spey Apartments (sleeping 2 - 4):
1 twin bedroom. Bath with overhead shower.
Additional sleeping for 2 in the lounge area.
Prices from £405 per week.
3 star Patio Apartments (sleeping 6 - 8)
2 storey apartments. 2 bathrooms.
1 double & 1 twin with adjoining room with bunk beds.
Prices from £550 per week.
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Miscellaneous accommodation listings:
- Alvie House is an Edwardian style shooting lodge which provides fully catered accommodation for groups with facilities for weddings, conferences, corporate entertainment, shooting and fishing parties, etc.
Self catering cottages, flats, chalets and caravans are also available on the Alvie & Dalraddy Estates. 3 miles south of Aviemore.
- Ard-na-Coille is 5 star guest house in Newtonmore.
- Allt Gynack is a 3 star guest house in Kingussie
has 5 bedrooms (double, twin, single, family). WiFi available. Pets welcome. Contact Jen and Martin Stone. Tel: 01540 661081.
- Coig na Shee Guest House in Newtonmore offers 4 star accommodation in 5 ensuite bedrooms (double, twin, king size). WiFi available.
Recommended in 'Scotland the Best' by Peter Irvine. Contact Marion & Graeme Broad. Tel: 01540 670109.
- Corrour House is a 4 star guest house set in 4 acres of secluded gardens and woodland, just outside Aviemore. Recommended in the Good Hotel Guide.
- Creag Meagaidh on the main street in Newtonmore. 3 double/twin bedrooms. Veggie friendly. Children welcome.
- Dell Druie Guest House is a mile from the centre of Aviemore and 3 minutes walk from The Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre. AA 4 stars.
- Garden Park Guest House offers 4 star B&B in Grantown-on-Spey. 5 bedrooms (four poster, king-size, double and twin). Dinner by prior arrangement for parties of 4 or more people from June to September. Contact David and Angela Wood. Tel: 01479 873235.
- Glenavon House is a 4 star B&B on the main street in Newtonmore. Swiss-style house with 3 bedrooms (2 double & 1 twin).
- Gowdenstane is a 3 star B&B with 1 ensuite bedroom (sleeping 2 - 3 people). Situated in Kingussie. Evening meals available. Guided day trips to see wildlife, castles, distilleries, etc. can be arranged with your host who is an experienced nature guide. Tel: 0791 4647562 / 01540 661944.
- Holmhill House is a 4 star guest house with 6 rooms in Grantown on Spey. Contact Mike and Mel Fitzhugh. Tel: 01479 873977.
- Laggan Country Hotel is situated between the village of Laggan and Newtonmore. 27 ensuite bedrooms, restaurant and bar. Tel: 01528 544250.
- Lynwood is a 4 star B&B near Craigellachie in the Spey Valley. 2 bedrooms (double/family and twin). Contact Ian and Mo. Tel: 01340 871801 / Mob: 07785 240567.
- The Pines Country House is a 3 star guest house just outside Carrbridge.
- Pine Ridge Bed & Breakfast in Carrbridge has 3 spacious bedrooms (kingsize double/family, twin and single). Contact Shona Rankin. Tel: 01479 841653.
- Speyburn House is a B&B with 3 bedrooms in Archiestown, near Aberlour in the heart of the Spey Valley. Tel: 01340 810 543.
- West Wing of Clifton is a 4 star B&B in Kingussie.
Self contained accommodation for 2 people: double bedroom, bathroom, dining area. Dogs welcome. Contact Jim and Jenny McFadyen. Tel: 01540 661248.
Self catering links:
- 20 Munro Place in Aviemore offers self catering accommodation for up to 6 people (3 bedrooms). Short breaks from 2 nights are available.
- Abernethy Cottage sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin).
Modern bungalow 15 minutes walk from Aviemore railway station.
- Apartment in Aviemore - new luxury self catering with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, lounge and dining area. Situated in a quiet residential area with views from all windows.
- Cairngorms West House
is a luxurious self catering property (sleeping 9/10) with 4 bedrooms, sitting room with log fire, kitchen and dining room. Situated in the heart of the Rothiemurchus Estate 1 mile from Aviemore.
- Creag Mhor in Aviemore
offers self catering for 4 people with a sizeable lounge/dining area, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, large bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower and 2 twin bedrooms. Short breaks sometimes available. Instant online booking.
- Dalraddy Holiday Park is a 4 star, quiet family park in 25 acres of woodland with views of the Cairngorm mountains. 3 miles south of Aviemore. Facilities for tents, touring caravans and motor homes. Chalets and static caravans available to rent. Launderette and children's play park.
- Dulnain House (sleeps 11 - 12) and Thistle Cottage (sleeps 7-9)
are 2 self catering houses in the quiet village of Dulnain Bridge. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Telephone: 01479 851359.
Fishing tuition and permits for the River Spey can also be arranged.
- Great North Lodges - 10 self catering properties in the Cairngorms. Choice of properties sleeping from 4 - 16 people. 5 star luxury lodges, 4 star and 3 star cottages.
Locations in Aviemore and surrounding area. Tel: 01479 812266.
- Holiday apartment with 3 bedrooms in Grantown on Spey.
Situated in The Square and completely renovated in 2006.
- Kilburnie Lettings have a choice of 3 self catering properties. Al 4 Stars. Balgowan House is a large modern house with 4 bedrooms near Laggan, Newtonmore (sleeps 10). Glenfairn House is a large house in Newtonmore with 4 bedrooms (sleeps 14). Glenfairn Apartment is a 1-bedroom ground floor flat in Newtonmore (sleeps 2 - 4).
- Loch-an-Eilein Pottery (2.5 miles south-west of Aviemore on the road to Loch-an-Eilein)
offers self catering accommodation to rent for 3 or 7 days (sleeps 5-6).
Pottery classes also available. Contact Penny Weir. Tel/fax: 01479 810 837.
- Netherwood House is a large self catering property on the outskirts of Newtonmore. Ideal for groups/families. 4 bedrooms. 3 stars.
- Pinebank Chalets - log cabins and apartments at Craigellachie House, Aviemore, by the River Spey.
- The Old Bakery Holiday Let in Kingussie is a modern 3-bedroom self catering flat. Ideal for families.
Conveniently situated on the High Street, near the famous Happy Days Fish and Chip Shop! Telephone: 01540 661 183.
- The Treehouse
is a unique timber lodge set in almost an acre of mature pine and birch wood, with views of the Cairngorms and Boat of Garten Golf Course. Sleeps up to 7 people in 3 bedrooms.
Hostel / Bunkhouse accommodation:
- Abernethy Bunkhouses offer budget accommodation for pre-booked groups only: 6+ in Nethy Station & 15+ in Nethy House. Catering available if required. Activities can be arranged. Contact Richard and Patricia Eccles, Nethy House & Nethy Station, Nethy Bridge PH25 3DN. Tel: 01479 821370.
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Ardenbeg Bunkhouse and Outdoor Centre in Grantown-on-Spey
offers child-friendly bunkhouse accommodation for up to 24 (in rooms of 4, 6, 6 and 8).
Information, instruction and equipment hire for canoeing, climbing, skiing and cycling. Tel: 01479 872824.
- Aviemore Bunkhouse, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore. Tel: +44 (0)1479 811181.
Newly built independent hostel for up to 40 people. 8 en-suite rooms sleeping 4, 6 or 8 people, plus 2 family rooms with double beds. All facilities. Wheelchair access. Credit cards accepted. Member of the Scottish Tourist Board.
- Craggan Outdoors has a bunkhouse with 10 beds on the Glenbeg Estate near Grantown on Spey. There is also a 30 bed bunkhouse. Both are available for group bookings all year round.
Tel: 01479 873 283. The activity centre specialises in kayaking, canoeing, raft building, mountaineering, climbing, high ropes course, gorge walking, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, quad treks and archery.
- The Lazy Duck Hostel at Nethy Bridge is a mountain hut style bunkhouse with accommodation for 8. Campsite also available. Tel: 01479 821642.
- Newtonmore Hostel - at the rear of Craigellachie House, Main Street, Newtonmore.
Purpose built with 2 rooms with 6 beds, and 1 room with 2 beds. Tel: 01540 673360.
- Strathspey Mountain Hostel - Main Street, Newtonmore.
Refurbished victorian villa with 4 rooms (2 with 6 beds, and 2 with 3 beds). Tel: 01540 673694.
- Slochd Mhor Lodge by Carrbridge
offers 4-star self catering accomodation for up to 28 people.
Ski hire, cycleshop/workshop, mountain bike hire on site.
- Cairngorms Hostels
in the National Park
- More hostel web sites....
Useful Books and Maps
Buy the Outdoor Leisure Map for Aviemore & the Cairngorms
produced by the Ordnance Survey which is very useful if you will be hiking or backpacking as the scale is 2.5 inches to the mile (4 km to 1 cm). Even more detailed maps are available if you are going to focus on a particular place, such as Landranger Map 0035: Kingussie & Monadhliath Mountains.
Cairngorm Walks
by John Brooks is available from Amazon.co.uk.
Get the
Official Tourist Map for the Grampian Highlands
which shows all the places of interest to visit locally if you are driving around.
If you are heading further north, then there's also the
Official Tourist Map for the Highlands of Scotland.
Don't forget you can browse my selection of
Scottish books online.
Click here for more outdoor activity books.....
Tourist Information Centres
Inverness - Bridge Street - Tel: 01463 234353 / Fax: 01463 710609 (open all year)
Aviemore - Grampian Road - Tel: 01479 810363 (open all year)
Request brochures from the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board - click here
Links to other related sites:
Aberdeenshire
Aviemore
Boat of Garten
Grantown-on-Spey
Inverness & Loch Ness
Kingussie
Laggan
Nethy Bridge
Newtonmore
Panoramic photos by Roy Greason
Cairngorm photos and framing by James Gordon
Aviemore Hotels
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