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Aviemore and the Cairngorms Attractions
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Abernethy Forest National Nature Reserve
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The largest native Scots pinewood in Britain. Breeding birds include the Scottish crossbill, crested tit, capercaillie, black grouse and osprey. Famous for the Loch Garten Osprey Centre.
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Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
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Auchgourish Gardens & Nursery
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This recently established botanic garden and arboretum features a Japanese garden, Korean, Himalayan and Chinese areas, ponds, grass and heather beds. Important Scottish collection of birch. Most plants raised from seed. Extensive plant sales area.
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Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire
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Creag Meagaidh
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This varied reserve stretches from the native woodland by the shores of Loch Laggan to the summit of Creag Meagaidh. Path to Coire Ardair.
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Aberarder
, Kinlochlaggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire
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Glenmore Forest Park
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At the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, with Loch Morlich at its centre, Glemore has some superb stands of ancient Caledonian pines. This is a good place to see crested titis and crossbills.
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By Aviemore, Inverness-shire
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Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve (RSPB)
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This great wetland is one of the most important natural floodplains in Europe. Many species of wader and duck nest here. In winter large flocks of whooper swans feed across the marshes. Two hides and three trails.
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Insh, Kingussie, Inverness-shire
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Landmark Nature Trail
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Britain's first nature trail, established in 1970, through old Caledonian pine forest, with tree top trail, wildlife feeding station - one of the best places in Scotland to see red squirrels. Part of Forest Theme Park.
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Carrbridge, Inverness-shire
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Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest (RSPB)
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This beautiful loch, surrounded by natural Scots pine forest is famous for ospreys. From the Osprey Centre you can observe these fish eating birds at their nest.
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Loch Garten
, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
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Rothiemurchus Forest
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Superb Caledonian pine forest with many miles of trails. Rothiemurchus is one of the best places in Scotland to see crested tits, crossbills and capercallie. Bird hide at the fishery offers close-up viewing of ospreys fishing.
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Rothiemurchus
, By Aviemore, Inverness-shire
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Highland Wildlife Park
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Discover Scotland's wildlife, past and present, at this unique attraction. Encounter wonderful animals from bison to badger, red fox to arctic fox, wolf to wildcat.
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Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, OH21 1NL
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Dalwhinnie Distillery
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One of the highest distilleries in Scotland - 1073ft above sea level, Dalwhinnie is a wonderful full-bodied smooth and warming malt whisky. Distillery tour, visitor centre and shop.
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Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, PH19 1AB
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Dun-da-Lamh Fort
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An impressive fort with massive ramparts on a hill 2 miles south west of Laggan. Pronounced 'dun da larve' its name means 'fort of the two hands'. C 500 AD. Superb views. 45 minute walk.
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Laggan
, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20
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Garva Bridge
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This historic bridge across the River Spey was built by General Wade in 1731 to carry the new Military Road from Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus.
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Laggan
, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20
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Highland Folk Museum (Newtonmore)
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At the Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, whole buildings and their environment have been lovingly and painstakingly reconstructed, according to the authentic skills and technology of each period.
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Aultlarie Croft
, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1AY
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Clan MacPherson Museum
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Macphersons - A Fighting Clan ! Learn of clansmen, past and present. Soldiers, explorers, movers and shakers who travelled far. Look for your ancestors here.
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Address:
Main Street
, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DE
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