Cairngorms/Aviemore
The Cairngorms can be found in the heart of Scotland standing proud behind the town of Aviemore and form Scotland's largest and newest National Park. The area has also been proposed as a World Heritage site due to its environmental importance.
The main range stretches over 50 miles and there is a huge variety of conditions. From the Cairngorm plateau, a barren looking stone desert (in fact a unique sub Artic ecosystem) to some of the most important and expansive remnants of the ancient Caledonian Pinewoods on the Rothiemurchus Estate. The area is a botanists dream with over 300 species of flowering plant as well as a wealth of wildlife.
Cairngorm means blue mountains although ironically the Gaelic name (Am Monadh Ruadh) means the red hills. Cairn Gorm, the main peak stands at 1245m and is easily accessible to those of average fitness, or you can travel up to the visitor centre on the countries highest and fastest funicular railway.
These hills are Scotland's winter playground with downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and husky sledging with apres ski entertainment provided in Aviemore. However, the Cairngorms are a year round experience with kayaking, canoeing, four wheel driving, the funicular railway, walking and plenty wildlife to name just a few other attractions.
Or you could just taste some of the local ales at the Cairngorm Brewery!
What we do in the Cairngorms:
- Photograph stops
- Lunch in Aviemore
Tours that may stop in the Cairngorms include:
If you like the Cairngorms then you will also like:
- Ben Nevis
- Glen Affric
- Wester Ross
