The Aviemore and Cairngorms area is a fantastic place to take part in White Water Rafting, Canyoning, Canoeing, Kayaking and Gorge Walking as well as many other watersports.  When the snow melts from the Cairngorm mountains in the spring, White Water rafting around Aviemore and the Cairngorms is very popular.  There are many companies offering this activity in Aviemore – see here  You can white water raft on sections of the River Spey as well as the River Findhorn which some say is one of the best for rafting in Scotland.  This is a popular activity for families as well as groups of stags and hens and friends.   Duckies which are smaller rafts are sometimes used when the river is lower. 

Canyoning and Gorge Walking in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area is also great fun where you can abseil through water falls and jump into natural pools where the water flows through the rock. 

There are also many great Lochs in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area where you can learn to canoe or kayak as well as windsurf and sail.  These are great activities all the family can enjoy and there are lots of highly qualified instructors available in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area.  Loch Morlich at Glenmore near Aviemore and Loch Insh near Kincraig are two great watersports centres in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area.  You can hire canoes, windsurfs and small sailing boats and also receive instruction.