great days out

Suggested below are just a few ideas for great days out in and around Aviemore. If you have enjoyed others and think that they should be featured her - please let us know.

Cairngorm Mountain Railway

This awe-inspiring feat of engineering is the fastest and highest mountain railway in the country and will whisk you to the top of CairnGorm mountain in about 8 minutes. www.CairnGormMountain.com

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

This is really unique! Join the reindeer as they graze on the hillside, wander freely amongst them, stroking and feeding them. www.reindeer-company.demon.co.uk

Strathspey Steam Railway

This steam railway is a fun day out and allows you to check out some scenery from the comfort (1st or 3rd class) of your railway carriage. www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

Abernethy Orientation Centre

This small but interesting Explore Abernethy Orientation centre is full of hands on activities and displays for children of all ages, including large jigsaws, puzzles, a new listening station and a touch table - all explaining the wildlife and history of the native Scots Pine forest. www.exploreabernethy.com

Highland Wildlife Park

A fantastic chance to see everything from herds of bison to wolves, capercaillie to Highland cattle - all up very close. www.highlandwildlifepark.org

Landmark Heritage Centre

Voted THE number one attraction by local school kids, this awesome adventure park has something for everyone from waterslides to Clydesdale horses. www.landmark-centre.co.uk

Craggan Fishery & Golf Course

This little gem in the heart of Strathspey, in the Scottish Highlands, lies beside the river Spey with magnificent views of the Cairngom mountains and the Cromdale hills. With a length of 2400 yards it is just the place for a game of golf with family or friends in Scotland. www.cragganforleisure.co.uk