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EXPLORE 2020-2021
the cairngorms
national park
Pàirc Nàiseanta a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh
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Welcome to… Contents
the cairngorms 2 The Cairngorms National
Park at a glance
national park 4 Heart of the park
6 Wild and wonderful
THE HOME OF COUNTRY CLOTHING Fàilte gu Pàirc Nàiseanta 8 Touching the past
SCOTLAND’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS INDEPENDENT STORE a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh 10 Outdoor adventures
12 Natural larder
14 Year of Coasts
and Waters 2020
16 What’s on
18 Travel tips
20 Practical information
24 Places to visit
32 Leisure activities
35 Food & drink
35 Tours
35 Events & festivals
36 Family fun
37 Accommodation
44 Regional map
The Watchers at Corgarff, SnowRoads scenic route
Are you ready for a wild and wonderful welcome? Then step inside
Britain’s biggest National Park. This really is a mighty place of
towering mountains, arctic plateaux, hidden glens and deep forests.
You could fit two Lake Districts into the Cairngorms National
A shopping destination like no other, exquisite gift ideas in our Country Park, so it’s fair to say that you will have more than enough
The House of Bruar showcases Living Department, then enjoy spectacular Scottish scenery, exhilarating
the very best in Scottish style a stroll through our Art Gallery adventures and family-friendly activities to
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Nearly half of the ' Get on your bike and discover
land in the National the abundance of cycle paths
Park isconsidered and trails exploring the
‘wild land’. dense woodland and open
plains across the park.
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country – particularly if you
have a tough 4x4. Buckle up
for an off-road Land Rover
safari on Rothiemurchus,
Balmoral, Glenlivet,
Invercauld or Atholl estates
to zoom round every inch of
our stunning landscapes.
' You can also follow the new
North East 250 scenic route,
which passes through the
the cairngorms National Park.
national park ' Don’t miss the Snow Roads
at a glance
Scenic Route, a 90-mile
journey from Blairgowrie to
Grantown-on-Spey traversing
the highest public road in
Pàirc Nàiseanta a’ Mhonaidh Britain and travelling through
the outstanding landscapes
Ruaidh aig aon sealladh Uath Lochans from Farleitter Crag, Kingussie of the eastern Cairngorms.
Ruined castles on remote islands, ancient distilleries, adrenaline-fired outdoor sports, rare wildlife Tomintoul The surroundings are majestic – more…
– you can enjoy them all in the Cairngorms National Park – why not join us for a spot of adventure? Breathe deeply at Tomintoul – the mountains, forests, lush fields and Don’t miss the newly opened
a tumbling river. You can pick up
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You’ll find brilliant outdoor pursuits on offer, enticing events, as well as fantastic festivals to keep air truly is rare here. The village Grantown East Heritage
the whole family entertained for hours. perches amid the mountains at a some delicious local produce in Centre, which includes some
height of 1,164ft above sea level, Ballater, or stop for a hearty meal fantastic interactive displays
making it the highest village in the in Braemar. Then go for a walk in and a café set in an old
Aviemore and the Cairngorms Where’s Santa? On the hills nearby crazy crossings, Tarzan swings
Highlands. the hills above Balmoral Castle, the vintage carriage.
Aviemore is surrounded by lush you can see the UK’s only free- and a monster zip wire through
Royal Family’s summer residence.
Highland scenery in the north west grazing herd of reindeer. the pine trees. The high quality of the night skies ' The sculptures on the
corner of the majestic Cairngorms From Kingussie you can step right Where do polar bears, amur above Tomintoul and Glenlivet Atholl and Glenshee Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail,
National Park. Towering mountains, out onto the mighty Monadhliath tigers, wolves and Japanese snow in Moray have earned the area a Explore Blair Atholl, Glenshee Feshiebridge will stop you in
sparkling lochs and dense forests mountains for fantastic hillwalking monkeys all hang out together? prestigious award by becoming and Killiecrankie with its famous your tracks. Beautiful, sad,
surround the bustling town of and climbing. Or you can try You can see them all at the Highland Scotland’s second International ‘Soldier’s Leap’ – a fearsome rocky powerful – they conjure up
Aviemore. some different outdoor activities Wildlife Park, near Kincraig. Dark Sky Park. The Tomintoul & chasm that a gutsy Redcoat leapt all sorts of emotions. This
including golf, pony trekking and Glenlivet - Cairngorms Dark Sky Park over to save his neck while fleeing 1-mile walk is free and truly
Come in winter for winter sports, To stroll round a traditional
watersports. is not only the darkest park in the his enemies. special, yet may well be one
in summer for watersports and Highland town, head for Grantown- UK but it is also the most northernly of Scotland’s least-known
anytime for mountain biking, Join the red squirrels high in the on-Spey. Shop for some tasty local Dark Sky Park in the world. Angus Glens attractions.
walking and climbing. Aviemore Rothiemurchus forest on the aerial produce then take your picnic on a The Angus Glens are one of
truly is a year-round outdoor leisure adventure course at TreeZone. beautiful walk in the community- Royal Deeside and Strathdon ' Discover the Cairngorms
Scotland’s lesser known beauty
location and gateway to some of Kids and adults alike can test their owned woodlands. You’ll soon see why Royal Deeside National Park in style on the
spots. There are five glens, and they
Scotland’s highest mountains. balance – and courage – on beams, has been the favoured area of kings charming Strathspey Railway.
each have their own character –
and queens for hundreds of years. Tuck into afternoon tea on
which will you get to know first?
board the train, or hop off at
Boat of Garten to see osprey
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chicks in May and June.
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kayaking, and sailing, and there Pop into Blair Atholl Watermill
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The Cairngorms
National Park is home Royal Deeside with a coffee. had a strong, caring and
to four of the five Braemar is a village within Royal creative sense of community.
highest mountains Deeside, an area much loved by Spittal of Glenshee See their history for yourself
in the UK. generations of the Royal Family. Love the outdoors? Glenshee is at the Highland Folk Museum
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particularly hillwalking, as there walking, fishing, shooting, golf and
Park has something for
are 24 Munros nearby as well as cycling or tackle the white slopes
every intrepid adventurer!
65 miles of high level walks and with a variety of snowsports.
Butterfly World, Dinosaur
cycling routes.
Four glens meet at a magical place Kingdom, Tarzan Trail, Wild
heart
Pause for some peaceful reflection – the Spittal of Glenshee. Its name Water Coaster to name just
in Crathie Kirk, the place of worship in Gaelic is Gleann Shith, the ‘glen a few of the attractions to
the for the Royals when in Balmoral. of the fairies’, and maybe you will
see some little people on a misty
discover. You will need more
than one day!
of the park
Balmoral Castle is a relatively
evening...
young Scottish castle. Queen ' Steam into a more elegant
Coimhearsnachdan Victoria loved the country so much
that her husband, Prince Albert,
Angus Glens age on a 20-mile round-
trip train journey with the
Glen Clova, Glen Doll, Glen Isla,
beothail Loch Morlich built Balmoral Castle as their Glen Esk and Glen Prosen – the Strathspey Steam Railway.
Scottish holiday retreat in the mid five Angus Glens all have their own
The region’s welcoming towns, villages and communities are a pleasure to explore, from the
19th century. charming character and welcoming don’t miss…
traditional town of Grantown-on-Spey to the highest village in the Highlands, Tomintoul. Each The picturesque village of Ballater communities.
' Rare, beautiful and
town has stories to tell and their own claims to fame, so explore these local communities, get tips is near to Balmoral Castle, one of Glen Clova snakes north west, endangered wildlife in the
the residences of the Royal Family, with every bend revealing another
from the locals and discover what it is like to live in this beautiful National Park. spectacular setting of the
which explains the many ‘By Royal spectacular view. Just when you Highland Wildlife Park,
Appointment’ signs that can be think you can’t go any further, Kincraig.
Tomintoul Life was harder in centuries past, Highlands short break or holiday,
seen on local shops and business. a narrow pass leads you to the
Are you ready for the big skies and and the vivid reconstructions in you’ll find it in Aviemore, with A fab family adventure at the
the Tomintoul Museum will help hundreds of things to do from
Close by is Royal Lochnagar dramatic cliffs of Glen Doll and the '
open spaces around the highest Fun House, in the grounds of
Distillery which produces one of wild Corrie Fee National Nature
village in the Highlands? Tomintoul you imagine living as a crofter or a winter sports and wildlife, to Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel
Scotland’s most exclusive whiskies. Reserve.
is an ideal base if you want to visit village blacksmith. history and food and drink. resort, Aviemore. Enjoy soft
The Old Royal Station houses a
the Glenlivet Estate, north eastern Glenlivet is home to a variety of Choose from an excellent range of Just over the hills is Glen Prosen, play tree house, ball pits and
museum and exhibition celebrating
Cairngorms and Scotland’s Malt habitats with open expanses of accommodation, restaurants and smaller but equally charming in its a maze of slides and tunnels.
its links with Royalty as well as a
Whisky Trail in Moray Speyside. heather covered hills, clear rushing bars in Aviemore. The town is your own way.
bistro, shop and iCentre.
You may be surprised at burns and rivers, sheltered straths, gateway for discovering the many Watch out for wildlife in Glen
Tomintoul’s central square – the glens and woodlands offers a attractions and beautiful scenery of Blair Atholl Isla. The Loch of Lintrathen has a
houses don’t cluster together as in diversity of wildlife. There is also Britain’s largest National Park. Blair Castle guards the southern
wildlife reserve where ospreys nest
some remote villages. It was laid over 100 miles of easy access gateway to the Cairngorms
every summer.
out to a grand, spacious plan in the walking and biking trails as well as Kincraig National Park. This mighty stately
a range of other outdoor activities How do sheepdogs manage to home nestles at the bottom of the Glen Esk is the longest glen and a
18th century and you’ll see many
including fishing, watersports and control all those sheep so expertly? Cairngorm mountains and was the haven for walkers. There are some
attractive Georgian and Victorian
snowsports. And how do shepherds control their last castle in the British Isles to be lovely wild swimming spots near
buildings.
dogs? Find out on Leault Farm in besieged, in 1746. Gannochy – just watch out for red
Why not stay over in the highest Aviemore Kincraig, which holds daily sheep kites. In the last few years they have
hostel in the Highlands? From the Nearby you can take in attractions
Aviemore is an excellent base dog demonstrations from May to been spotted stealing swimmers’
Smugglers’ Hostel you can quickly including the Pass of Killiecrankie
for exploring the wilderness of October. underwear to line their nests!
be enjoying a range of activities, and the Atholl Country Life
the Cairgorms National Park,
Kincraig lies right next to Loch Museum. Glen Lethnot is perhaps the most
including winter sports at The Lecht covering the mountains, Glenmore,
Insh, which offers year-round secretive Angus Glen. Imagine living
and wildlife-spotting. Rothiemurchus Forest and much The House of Bruar is a fabulous
outdoor activities and watersports. here in prehistoric times by visiting
more. Whatever you want from a place to shop – but don’t forget the
You can try out windsurfing, the Brown and White Caterthuns, a
lovely waterfall in the woods.
pair of Iron Age forts.
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Glen Clova
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' The RSPB’s Abernethy Forest
wild and
NNR covers the largest
native Scots pinewood in
Britain, and has rivers, lochs
wonderful
and moorland. You’ll find
this is a wonderful place to
spot crested tits, Scottish
crossbills and red squirrels.
Àlainn is iongantach
' In the rocky gorge at the
Linn of Dee, the River Dee is
dramatically transformed
into a crashing torrent.
Listen to the thundering
waters from the beautiful
gothic-arched bridge, then
take the popular walk
around the area.
' Amble a pleasant afternoon
away on the Braemar circular
riverside walk, which takes
in the confluence of two
main rivers, the Dee and
the Clunie. The route climbs
The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, Cairngorms Mountain gently through the birch
woods before returning
Crested Tit to the village.
Landscapes don’t get much more wild and majestic than in the Cairngorms National Park. In one
day you could wander deep amid the ancient Caledonian pine forests of Glenmore, skim stones on ' Peregrine falcons can swoop
the secretive waters of An Lochan Uaine and climb heather-clad moorlands to a mighty mountain at over 200 mph – they’re
plateau. A great variety of wildlife call this place home, as well as one quarter of Britain’s most rare the fastest creatures on the
and endangered species. planet. You might be able to
see them in action from the
scenic trails at Craigellachie
Deep in the mountainous heart of The Cairngorms feature the highest, Cairngorms National Park, and
NNR.
Scotland is the largest National coldest and snowiest plateaux in each has a store of wild surprises.
Park in the UK. The Cairngorms the British Isles. If you’re well- Look up as you walk round Loch ' Trek in the company of llamas
National Park Authority has the prepared you can experience the Muick – those giant birds wheeling through the stunning Angus
honour and privilege of doing harsh but beautiful climate that around the cliffs are probably Glens or the Forests of the
everything it can to keep this many Arctic plants and animals are golden eagles. Don’t miss the Southern Cairngorms with
unique natural environment hardy enough to make their home. chance to explore one of the most Llama Trekking in Scotland
as beautiful and welcoming as important wetlands in Europe at in Spittal of Glenshee.
The park is a safe haven for many
possible. Insh Marshes, near Kingussie.
endangered species including
Before you get into the mountains, Scottish wildcats, golden eagles, Pretend you’re an eagle yourself for did don’t
you
why not start with a gentle walk
through some of the forests and
capercaillies and ptarmigans,
so keep your eyes peeled when
a day, by taking to the skies with
the Cairngorm Gliding Club and
know…miss
woodlands of the park? Here you out walking. If you’re coming in Deeside Gliding Club. Twice
'Find outthe size
more of the
about Lake
the
can explore the most expansive autumn, make sure you experience District, the Scottish
endangered Cairngorms
Trivia fans – what’s the only bird National
tracts of Caledonian pine forest the haunting roar of red deer
unique to Britain? It’s the Scottish wildcat atPark has more
the family-
in the UK and some of the best stags during their rut. It’s truly mountains,
friendly Wildcatforest paths,
Centre in
crossbill, and the Cairngorms rivers, lochs, wildlife
examples of bog woodland, unforgettable! Newtonmore.
National Park is the best place hotspots, friendly villages
montane willow scrub and
There are nine separate National to spot it. and distilleries than you can
stands of aspen.
Nature Reserves (NNRs) within the possibly imagine.
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Braemar Castle, Many local residents speak
must see the island castle
built in 1628, is the Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic language
in Loch an Eilein near
only community-run native to Scotland. If you hear
Aviemore. Rob Roy and
castle in Scotland. them talking, why not have fun
other cattle rustlers often
and join in with a few everyday
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place on their adventures,
and one side of the loch
Pronounced: madeeng vah
is called ‘Robbers Way’.
– good morning
Fàilte – Pronounced: falcha ' Experienced walkers can
– welcome lace up their boots for
Ciamar a tha thu? – a wild adventure on the
Pronounced: keemar a ha oo? ancient cattle drovers’
– how are you? trail through the Lairig
Cò as a tha thu? – Ghru mountain pass from
Pronounced: co ass a ha oo? Braemar to Glenmore
– where are you from? in Speyside.
Tapadh leat – ' For a flavour of how
Pronounced: tap-ah lat Highland people lived and
– thank you worked from the 1700s up
Uisge-beatha – until the 1960s, head to
Pronounced: uska ber the Highland Folk Museum
– whisky in Newtonmore. You’ll see
Slàinte mhath! – over 30 historical buildings
Pronounced: slancha va exactly as they would have
– Cheers!/Good health! been in centuries past.
touching Mar sin leat! – Kids will certainly find
the past
Pronounced: mar shin let-h the schoolroom to be
– goodbye VERY different!
More information can be found at
www.visitscotland.com/gaelic
Buin ri laithean bho chian Balmoral Castle and Gardens
You can read the history of these landscapes everywhere you go. Discover small towns, villages business of life – and death – must
and remote communities, which have changed and developed over thousands of years. See go on. So the old packhorse bridge
evidence from Pictish settlements and Jacobite rebellions to the railways, which brought in Carrbridge was built in 1717 to
Victorians to the area on holiday. take funeral processions across the
River Dulnain to Duthil Church when
You’ll soon see why the Royal Family six different oddly sized arches – but you on a guided walk around this the river was roaring. It was known
love Balmoral Castle so much when it still gets the job done, spanning unique estate. locally as ‘the coffin bridge’. Today
you take a fascinating tour with one the River Dee in style. a slender single stone arch makes
Castles come in all shapes and it one of the most iconic visitor
of the Estate Rangers and explore the Walk the 2.8 mile circular Scalan sizes, but few of them are quite
grounds, gardens and exhibitions. attractions in the Cairngorms.
Heritage Trail to enjoy the scenery of like Corgarff Castle – it has star
Step back into seven centuries the Braes of Glenlivet and discover shaped fortifications! Visit and you’ll Only a few minutes further
of history at Blair Castle and the secluded Scalan Seminary. discover it’s in a bleakly beautiful downstream, near Kingussie, are the
Gardens, Blair Atholl, set within spot. No wonder the castle was once Ruthven Barracks. Why are they so
The Mar Lodge Estate is blessed eerily ruinous? The barracks were
a breathtaking landscape. the favourite hide-out of whisky
with four of the five highest destroyed in anger and frustration
smugglers...
They don’t make them like this mountains in the UK and glorious by Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces in
anymore! The remarkable Old stands of Caledonian pine wood. A Highland river in spate can be 1746, after their decisive defeat at
Invercauld Bridge, near Ballater, has Let the knowledgeable rangers take an impenetrable barrier. But the the Battle of Culloden.
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' Hit the hills on the Glenlivet
Estate for over 21km of
family-friendly graded
mountain-biking routes.
' You don’t have to climb
the biggest hill to get a
sensational view of the hills.
The whole family can tackle
Morrone, high above the
Deeside village of Braemar,
in a splendid half-day’s walk.
The route starts at more than
300m above sea level, giving
outdoor
your legs a helpful boost...
' If you enjoy cross-country
skiing, you can head out
adventure on miles and miles of
Tursan-dàna a-muigh waymarked forest tracks
and trails at Inshriach and
Mountain biking, Rothiemurchus Estate, near Aviemore
Glenmore forests and the
Glenlivet Estate.
On a thrill hunt? This will be your happy hunting ground! The Cairngorms National Park goes big Explore the Deeside Way. It runs for Cairngorm Mountain has many
– really big – on sports, adventures and exciting activities. From accessible walking and thrilling
don’t miss...
over 45 beautiful miles between activities including a visitor centre,
mountain biking, to fishing and magnificent snowsports, the region has adventure in abundance. Ballater and Aberdeen. bar/café, tubing, ATV Experience,
ranger services and walks to name ' The very pleasant six-mile
You can enjoy some easier rides, as
If you love living the high life, you Lose yourself – and find yourself – At Landmark Forest Adventure Park a few. walk to the Ryvoan Pass.
well as the purpose-built mountain
can climb 43 Munros (mountains on the meandering waymarked in Carrbridge you can ride a runaway You’ll pass by the vividly
bike trails at Laggan Wolftrax, which The Lecht is a family-friendly centre
higher than 3,000 ft) including five of trails and cycling routes of Glenmore timber train, skydive, take a flume green An Lochan Uaine,
offers both difficult and technical with teaching facilities, snow tubing
the six highest mountains in the UK. Forest Park. When you stumble on ride, meet red squirrels or explore which gets its colour from
rides for the experienced. and a range of summer activities.
the pine-fringed Loch Morlich you the world’s only Bamboozeleum. the local fairies washing their
Corrie Fee is a secretive wee gem In summer, you can find more Glenshee has the most extensive
won’t believe its sandy beach isn’t at clothes there...
of a place. This National Nature The Speyside Way will take you downhill biking trails at The Lecht ski area in the UK, with runs spread
the coast. There you can go canoeing, For fast and furious action,
Reserve is tucked away at the top 65 miles along the River Spey and Glenshee, with chairlifts to take across four mountains. '
windsurfing or sailing out on the loch. catch a game of shinty. The
of Glen Clova, and the corrie is from Aviemore to the Moray Firth. you to the top.
cradled by cliffs to form a wild rocky This really is Hillwalking Central. Here Happily, there are quite a few Here’s a golfing secret – the Spey villages of Kingussie and
amphitheatre sculpted by the power you’ll find walks for all levels and distilleries on the way... Try your fly on the world-class Valley Championship Golf Course Newtonmore are only three
of ice and water. It’s a sanctuary abilities, from ascents of the mighty salmon and sea trout fishing rivers was recently voted one of the best in miles apart but have a fierce
Try windsurfing, kayaking, and of the Spey and Dee. Scotland by the Top 100 Golf Courses
for a rich variety of flora and fauna, summits of Cairn Gorm, Braeriach century-old rivalry over this
sailing at Loch Insh, near the of the World. And the highest 18-hole
including rare alpine-Arctic plant and Ben Macdui to the long walk of You can ski and board at three exciting game.
beautiful village of Kincraig. You course in Britain is in Braemar.
species, ptarmigan and even the Lairig Ghru and easy woodland places in the National Park: The Wildcat Trail is a 10km
can also go climbing, abseiling and '
golden eagles. routes in Glenmore Forest! waymarked path encircling
mountain biking.
the village of Newtonmore.
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' Take your time over a
traditional ale with a
refreshing twist at Cairngorm
Brewery in Aviemore.
' Visit the working watermill
and bakery in Blair Atholl to
sample scrumptious home
baking.
' The Cairngorms National Park
is home to Caorunn Gin at
Kinrara Distillery, Aviemore,
Persie Gin at Auchflower and
Inschriach Gin.
don’t miss...
' Rothesay Rooms, Ballater,
a community led restaurant
championing the finest,
freshest ingredients sourced
from a range of local suppliers.
' The Whisky Castle shop in
Tomintoul is home to the
largest bottle of single malt
natural
whisky in the world!
' Don’t spoil your appetite before
a meal at the Rowan Tree Hotel,
larder one of the oldest inns in the
preas-bidhe nàdair Spey Valley which overlooks
the serene Loch Alvie.
The Glenlivet estate and distillery, near Ballindalloch in Moray
Are you ready for a feast? In our beautiful landscapes are born some equally gorgeous food and of the local distilleries such as the the food while soaking up the
drink that you simply must taste to believe. And here in the Cairngorms National Park there are Glenlivet Distillery, where you can breathtaking scenery.
local delicacies right on your doorstep. take a tour. Check out the regular farmers’
Or spend an afternoon at the markets in the area. Take your
Our hills are dotted with deer, cattle Of course, meat isn’t the only its founders are! They brew beer in Dalwhinnie Distillery, one of the six time browsing a variety of stalls
and sheep and you won’t have far food that we do well here. You small batches using pure local water Scottish distilleries that form the selling quality produce including
to go to sample some very local can sample fresh local vegetables and lashings of passion. Classic Malts Collection. It is also cakes, cheeses, meats and even
venison, beef and lamb. and heather honey as well as one of Scotland’s highest distilleries arts and crafts.
From hotels and restaurants with
locally grown strawberries and at over 1,000ft above sea level.
The rivers and lochs are brimming award-winning chefs to traditional If you have a sweet tooth, Alba
handmade cheeses.
with salmon and trout – to taste country inns, you are sure to find In the Highland Home Centre, Chocolate based in Newtonmore
them when they have only recently Now, let’s talk drinks. For beer, the outstanding menus on offer, all Aviemore’s newest foodie attraction, offer chocolate making workshops.
been caught is to take a step into aptly named Cairngorm Brewery using quality local produce. Route 7 Café, offers delicious freshly The Kilted Fudge Company in
heaven. in Aviemore will happily let you try prepared food, including a range Aviemore creates so many amazing
Browse the foodie goodies in the
their superb ales, lagers and stouts. of burgers, crispy salads, grilled flavours you will find it difficult to
If you’re out on a walk you will farm shop at the Rothiemurchus
For a truly unusual tipple, go for sandwiches and more. choose.
almost certainly see a game bird Centre, then sit down to a warming
Nessie’s Monster Mash. Pull in for a pitstop at the 1896
or two, and this is the place to meal of local produce at the Druie Why not pack a picnic of delicious
sample the bold flavours of grouse The craft brewery in Grantown-on- Restaurant Café. Gallery & Coffee Shop in Boat of
Scottish produce and take it on a
and pheasant. Spey is called Two Thirsty Men and Garten.
The best way to end each feast is day out in the Cairngorms? Stop
you can guess what sort of people off at a convenient place and enjoy
with a dram of single malt from one
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' Loch Muick – Water of Pig
One - A very picturesque loch
and a great place for a walk
at the far end of Glen Muick,
accessible from Ballater.
' The five majestic Angus Glens
– Glen Isla, Glen Prosen, Glen
Clova, Glen Lethnot, and
Glen Esk.
' Loch Kinord – Loch of Head-
Water - Part of the Muir
of Dinnet nature reserve,
this loch offers plenty of
bird watching and wildlife
spotting opportunities.
' Spirit of the Spey - combine
canoeing and whisky tasting
along the Spey River.
Year of COASTS AND ' The majestic rivers Spey
WATERS 2020
and Dee flow through the
National Park on their way
to the sea and are two of the
Bliadhna Cladaichean IS finest salmon and sea trout
rivers in Scotland.
Uisgeachan na h-Alba 2020 Lochan Uaine, (Green Loch) Ryvoan Pass, Glenmore
Explore the variety of brilliant experiences that await you in the Cairngorms National Park. And A Taste of the Cairngorms Distillery, home of Caorunn Gin, or Don’t miss a packed programme
of events happening across
what better way to celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters than with an exciting programme of Few regions in Scotland a refreshing pint of local ale by the
encapsulate the traditional and Cairngorms Brewery. the Cairngorms National Park
events that showcases all the great wonders that the region has to offer?
world-famous cuisine of the and the rest of the country.
country as well as the Cairngorms Great Adventures For more information visit
Scotland’s coasts and waters with an unparalleled range of Go Wild Discover the Cairngorms National www.visitscotland.com/ycw2020
have shaped our history, culture adventures, from watersports to The wild natural landscapes – venison from deer that range
across the hills, beef from Highland Park in style on the charming Share your experiences using
and way of life, from fishing and snowsports and some incredible and inland waters around the
cattle, salmon and trout from Strathspey Railway heading north #ScotlandIsNow and #YCW2020
textiles, to whisky and wave power. walking and cycling routes. Cairngorms National Park are
pristine rivers and lochs and alongside the famous River Spey.
The Cairngorms National Park You could take a wonderful trek on teeming with wonderful wildlife. Take a walk through ancient glacial
boasts a hugely diverse scenery whisky from age-old distilleries. River tubing on the River Feshie,
the Speyside Way along the River In Boat of Garten, take a wander There are plenty of places to go landscapes to the magical An Feshiebridge
and a rich offering of inland waters, Spey to Kincraig or go sailing at Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch) in
around the Abernethy Forest Nature for a Highland feast, from the Old
ranging from sparkling lochs to Loch Insh watersports centre or at the Glenmore Forest Park, where
Reserve, home to endangered ospreys Bridge Inn in Aviemore to The
rivers and waterfalls. Loch Morlich near Aviemore. the fairies wash their clothes, all
and other rare bird species. Visit the Boathouse Restaurant on the
Outdoors Playground For the more adventurous, why Osprey Centre and take the nature shores of Loch Insh. the way to the Eagle’s crag.
The Cairngorms National Park is not try canyoning or white-water trail around the shores of Loch Garten Nearby visit Loch Morlich, together
and Loch Mallachie. Try salmon and No visit to the Highlands would
the largest National Park in the tubing at Rothiemurchus, or be complete without sampling with its sandy beach, one of the
UK and an area of outstanding bungee jumping with a once-in-a- sea trout fishing on the Spey or in highest lochs in the country at
stocked lochs on the nearby estates. a ‘wee dram’ of uisge beatha or
natural beauty with ancient pine lifetime free-fall experience of ‘the water of life’ that is Scotch 1,000ft above sea level. Or take a
forests, sub-arctic mountain tops, 40 metres towards the water below Whether you hope to spot black whisky. Enjoy a warming dram of short walk along Loch an Eilein
lochs, rivers and moorland – now the Garry Bridge over the beautiful grouse or a pine marten, majestic whisky from one of six distilleries, and admire its ruined castle,
that’s a big playground! Explore its River Garry in Killiecrankie, golden eagles or red squirrels, the including Dalwhinnie, Royal while spotting red squirrels in
dramatic natural water features, Perthshire? Cairngorms National Park is home Lochnagar and Glenlivet, a cheeky Rothiemurchus Forest.
to them all. glass of gin from the Balmenach
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Food festivals, Highland games, sports matches, walking festivals – all these events and hundreds event held in September. The Enjoy 10 days of fun at Victoria around the globe compete for the
more take place throughout the National Park each year. Which will you join in with? chainsaw art is amazing, and you’ll Week in Ballater for a range of coveted Golden Spurtle™ trophy.
enjoy a family-friendly day of live events, films, music, storytelling, Christmas in the Cairngorms
If you’re here in summer, you have In March, enjoy an exciting line up of There’s no sport quite like shinty music, activities, games, stalls and exhibitions and more, all to raise National Park is a truly magical
to see a Highland games. Cabers speakers, events, films and activities – fast, skilful and pretty violent, food and drink. funds for the refurbishment of the experience with reindeer,
are tossed, haggis is served and at the Braemar Mountain Film it’s a thrill to watch. You can see Victoria and Albert Halls. Christmas shopping events, log
Abernethy Highland Games in
dancers take to the stage as the Festival - perfect for the climbing, Scotland’s indigenous sport at an Nethy Bridge takes place in August We take porridge-making seriously cabins and roaring fires. There are
sound of bagpipes fill the air. It’s walking and adventure enthusiasts. exciting local match. Local teams, which includes the Clan Grant here, and in October you can a huge range of events including
the ultimate Scottish experience! Kingussie and Newtonmore, play at Gathering. enjoy the World Porridge Making visits from Santa in many of the
For a warming dram, celebrate
the top level in the Marine Harvest Championship at the Village Hall local villages on Christmas Eve.
At the Lonach Gathering & Games, Scotland’s national drink at Taking place in September, the
Premiership. in Carrbridge. Competitors from
soak up the scenery and learn the distilleries during Whisky Month North East Open Studios Festival
history of contemporary Highland in May. Thunder in the Glens – in August sees local artists and makers across
culture.
Go wild at the Cairngorms Nature
thousands travel from all over the the north east open their studios foo div ye spik I’ doric?
world to take part in the largest to showcase a range of paintings,
The Atholl Gathering and Highland Festival in May for some fantastic
Harley Davidson rally in the UK.
How do you speak Doric?
Games at Blair Castle is another family fun, walks and activities. printmaking, textiles, ceramics, Doric is a Scots dialect spoken in north east Aberdeenshire. The
With a mixture of live music, bike photography and much more.
unique event. It’s the only place term ‘Doric’ is thought to originate from the Greek for ‘rural’ or
If you’re mad about music, look out demos, Jeep rides, trade stands and
in Europe that you can watch an Learn about our unique landscape ‘rustic’ due to the fishing and farming communities of the region.
for performances by local bands at the rumble of engines, this truly is a
inspection parade of a private army as knowledgeable guides take Wifie – Woman Teuchter – From the rural
the Old Bridge Inn in Aviemore, the spectacular weekend which can be
– the Atholl Highlanders. you on a variety of walks at the Mannie – Man country
Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail (concerts enjoyed by all the family.
Your tail will be wagging at the in summer throughout the area) Cairngorms Mountain Walking Quine – Girl/Daughter Fit like? – (What like?) How are
Top chainsaw carvers from around Festival. Keep your eyes peeled for you?
Aviemore Sled Dog Rally, in and the Insiders Festival in August Loon – Boy/Son
the world come to compete for rare wildlife as you stroll through
January. Just remember to wrap complete with lashings of music Bairns – Children Rowie/buttery – Savoury bread
the Claymore trophy at Carve the wonderful mountain trails.
up warm! and a party atmosphere. roll
Carrbridge, a chainsaw carving Toonser – From the city
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If you have far to travel in one Express with bus stops along the A9 cycling and charging them up is
North East 250 route, which passes London to Aviemore on the
day, make sure you fill up where trunk road and in gateway villages. For more rail information visit completely free at designated
through part of the National Park. Caledonian Sleeper and
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Braemar Castle
On A93, east of Braemar, on The Snow Roads & NE250 routes AB35 5XR
T: 01339 741219 info@braemarcastle.co.uk www.braemarcastle.co.uk
Fairytale castle built by the Earl of Mar in 1628. 12 fully furnished rooms.
Guided tours, tales of Jacobites, Farquharsons and ghosts.
BALLINDALLOCH D1 Friendly community run castle with a warm welcome. TOMINTOUL D2
Personal guided tours and audio tours.
Ballindalloch Castle Also visit (free) the Earl of Mar's earlier Castle, Kindrochit, in the centre of
Glenlivet Estate
Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AX Glenlivet Estate Office, Main St, Tomintoul,
Braemar, the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
T: 01807 500205 Ballindalloch AB37 9EX
enquiries@ballindallochcastle.co.uk T: 01479 870070 info@glenlivetestate.co.uk
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16th-century castle/family home. Tour, audio- Enjoy walking, cycling, horse riding, wildlife
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highest distillery in Scotland
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Blair Castle and Gardens
DALWHINNIE DISTILLERY, DALWHINNIE PH19 1AA
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TL
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army, the Atholl Highlanders. Over 750 years of Scottish history are on centre Speyside Wildlife BE IN THE KNOW
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