Attractions in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire, PH24 3BN

Fully inclusive walking holidays for all - from Munro bagging to forest walks & foraging weekends with qualified guides. All accommodation, full board and transport to activities included in price. Free pick up from Aviemore station and Inverness airport. Unique departure guarantee & green travel discount. Please enquire for details.

By Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

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.

Glenmore, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QU

Join the reindeer herder out onto the hillside where the reindeer graze in their natural environment. Those quiet friendly animals are a delight to all ages.

Nethybridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

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.

Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

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.

Ruthven, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21

Spectacular hilltop barracks built in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715. It once had accommodation for 120 soldiers. Superb views over the Insh Marsh.

Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, PH23 3AJ

There's fun, discovery and adventure for everyone at Landmark. Enjoy the Wild Watercoaster, Maze, Microworld, Ant City play area, RopeworX, Skydive, The Tarzan Trail, working Steam-powered Sawmill, Tree-Top Trail, Fire Tower and a great deal more. Open every day. (Easter to October)

Insh, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

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.

Nethybridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

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.

Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NL

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.

By Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

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.

Kinlochlaggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This varied reserve stretches from the native woodland by the shores of Loch Laggan to the summit of Creag Meagaidh. Path to Coire Ardair.

Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH26 3PA

Visit the multi award-winning Speyside Heather Garden & Visitor Centre. Up to 300 varieties of heathers providing all year round colour. Coach parties welcome.

Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, PH19 1AB

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.

Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH21 1QS

Producing hardy plants since 1938 in picturesque but sometimes harsh surroundings.