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Teddy Time on the Strathspey Steam Train Again!

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
  

Over thirty children from Aviemore Nursery took a trip on the Strathspey Railway last Thursday as a  special treat for their favourite teddies. “Warby” bear from the Nursery particularly enjoyed the trip but had to be told to calm down by guard John Wood (Picture).

This Saturday and Sunday, 29th and 30th May, every child’s teddy is specially invited for a trip on the Strathspey Railway. Both the teddy and the child will go free with only adults having to pay. There will be teddies all over the railway with a special competition to find them and make a note of something about them.

On each of the mornings, two trains will run from Boat of Garten at 10.00am, then each departs Aviemore and Broomhill at 10.30am. Thereafter, throughout each day there will be almost an hourly service but check timetable on-line (www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk) for more details.  Adult fares will be as normal and catering facilities will be available on only one of the service trains.

This is the first in a series of feature weekends throughout the Spring and Summer season. Saturday and Sunday, 17th and 18th, July will be “Steam Fair” time again with exhibits of historic traction engines, tractors, machinery and other interesting vehicles as well a Strathspey Railway’s “two train” timetable.

 The Strathspey Railway is more than just a train ride!

Hendy Pollock, Strathspey Railway, says:-

 “This is a real fun event for families to enjoy and every teddy, no matter how worn, is welcome. The competion will keep everyone busy. It is great to see that steam trains are still an exciting experience for children.”      

   

WEBSITE WITH LOTS OF INFORMATION  is at www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk and visitcairngorms.com

Visitors enjoy a nostalgic train ride in restored carriages usually hauled by one of the Railway’s steam locomotives.  There are fine views of the Cairngorms and the River Spey as well the chance to see much of the diverse wildlife, in varying habitats, along the line. Many passengers also enjoy dining in the train’s buffet car.

 The Strathspey Railway has been used for filming “Monarch of the Glen”, with Broomhill doubling as Glenbogle Station, and “Dr Finlay’s Casebook”.

                       
   
   

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Aviemore Hotels, Scotland

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Aviemore Hotels -The Cairngorm Hotel

Aviemore Hotels -The Cairngorm Hotel

 

There are some great hotels in Aviemore and the Cairngorms for your visit to the Cairngorms National Park.   You canstay in big hotels such as the Hilton Coylumbridge or popular family run hotels such as the Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore or the Garth Hotel in Grantown on Spey.

Aviemore and the Cairngorms area boasts some quality accommodation.  You have lots of different hotels ranging from the Laggan Hotel in ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country, the Rowan Tree Country Hotel near Alvie Estate to the High Range Hotel rooms beside the Taverna restaurant, the Hilton Coylumbridge hotel which is great for families to the Cairngorm Hotel which always has a great atmophere, to the new International Starters Restaurant with rooms.  In Carrbridge you have the Fairwinds Hotel, Dalrachney Lodge and the Cairn Hotel - a favourite with visitors and locals alike.  Nethy Bridge boats the Mountview Hotel and award winning restaurant and Grantown on Spey is home to the Garth Hotel, Seafield Lodge Hotel and some great guest houses and bed and breakfasts.

Perfect accommodation for a get away break – why not visit this bank holiday?  See www.visitcairngorms.com/accommodation-in-aviemore

For what’s on visit www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson and plan your trip around one of the great events on over the summer.

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Cheap Accommodation Aviemore

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Hostel and Bunkhouse Accommodation in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

Hostel and Bunkhouse Accommodation in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

 

If you are looking for cheap affordable accommodation in the Aviemore and Cairngorms Area, then there is plenty on offer in the shape of Bunkhouses and Hostels.    Here in the Cairngorms National Park there are many great hostels to stay in.  In the Aviemore and Cairngorms area you have hostels in Newtonmore, Kingussie, Kincraig , Aviemore itself, Glenmore near Cairngorm Mountain, Boat of Garten, Carr Bridge, Nethy Bridge and Grantown on Spey.  This is perfect for a quick getaway to do some walking, mountain biking and exploring of the Aviemore area. 

At many times of the year, you can also find cheap self-catering houses, chalets and log cabins which when split between a few people are very affordable.  The credit crunch does not mean you have to stop enjoying yourself!  Have a look at www.visitcairngorms.com/accommodation-in-aviemore for lots of cheap accommodation in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area. 

For Hostels and Bunkhouses in the Aviemore area see www.visitcairngorms.com/hostels Many of these hostels are Visit Scotland accredited and welcome groups, walkers and cyclists with special facilities to accommodate them such as bike racks and clothes drying facilities.

Another option for cheap accommodation is camping at one of our beautiful campsites in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area.  Get close to nature and sleep underneath the stars.  Rothiemurchus has a great campsite in the Rothiemurchus forest on the way up to Cairngorm Mountain about 2 miles from Aviemore – a perfect location to start or finish a trip up into the Cairngorms or Lairig Ghru.  There are some great mountain bike and walking tracks to be found here.  Dalraddy Caravan and Camping Park on Alvie Estate is also a great choice .  The High Range Touring Camping and Caravan Park is situated on the edge of Aviemore close to La Taverna – a great Italian Restaurant and 5 minutes walk into Aviemore where you have everything you need for your holiday. 

See www.visitcairngorms.com/campcaravan  Book soon for this summer as many of the campsites were full for the main school holiday period last year.

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