World class things to do and see whatever the weather, whatever your age or interest, whatever your mood, all set in spectacular Scottish scenery…
What makes the Cairngorms National Park so unique is that, while being full of wild spaces, it’s also crammed with amazing attractions to visit, many of which are award-winning. Whether you want to wander around an open-air museum or castle, take a tipple on a distillery tour, pet wild animals roaming freely or walk with dinosaurs, you can! From adrenaline junkie to art lover, in the Cairngorms, there really is an attraction for everyone.
Kingussie
Highland Wildlife Park
Have an unforgettable day out at Highland Wildlife Park, home of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)! Set in the
Kincraig
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre – Watersports
Voted best on the water facility in Scotland, Loch Insh Outdoor centre is the perfect place for family adventure. Choose to
Carrbridge
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Scotland’s favourite adventure park, proudly holds the TripAdvisor Peoples Choice Award 2024! Ready for an adventure like
Aviemore
Loch an Eilein Gallery at Rothiemurchus
¬¬CURRENTLY CLOSED¬¬ Open daily from Easter till October. Loch an Eilein gallery offers a wide range of fine art and
Kingussie
Eleven41 Gallery / Ed Smith Photography
An immersive photography gallery celebrating mountain and wilderness photography from the Scottish Highlands and around the globe. Images are available for
Aviemore
Rothiemurchus Centre
Enjoy time with your family in this inspirational place. Our huge range of activities include walks, pony and quad bike
Nethy Bridge
Loch Garten Nature Centre
Loch Garten is famous for being the ancestral home to the UK’s ospreys – but it’s so much more! Surrounded
Grantown on Spey
Angels Nectar Whisky
Angels Nectar Scotch Whisky – Selected by Angels, Shared with Friends – Inspired by the Angels share (the
Aviemore
Aviemore Kart Raceway
550 metre outdoor hire gokart track, running the world famous sodikarts – in the heart of the Cairngorms! Large
Aviemore
Loch an Eilein at Rothiemurchus
Loch an Eilein (loch of the island) with it's 13th century island castle was voted 'UK's best picnic spot', easy
Tomintoul
Tomintoul Distillery
Established in 1965, Tomintoul Distillery is located near to the village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of
Newtonmore
Clan Macpherson Museum
The Clan Macpherson Museum, situated at the south end of the village, tells the story of the Clan and its
Aviemore
Hairy Coo Grooming at Rothiemurchus
Calves & Coos: Behind the Scenes and Bottle-Feeding Join the Rangers for a behind the scenes tour at Rothiemurchus Farm ,
Kincraig
Alvie & Dalraddy Estates – Farm Tour
Farming on Alvie & Dalraddy Estates, like many estates in Scotland, typically involves a mix of traditional and modern agricultural
Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain – Adventure Ball Runs
An exciting series of adventure ball runs is located in various locations at Cairngorm Mountain. Think marble runs but much
Ballater
AA Box 472 'Mini Museum'
TEAM 472 INVITE YOU TO BE TRANSPORTED BACK SOME 60 YEARS OR MORE! 'Mini but awesome!' was one of
Aviemore
Cairngorm Brewery
Cairngorm Brewery was founded in 2001 based in Aviemore at the north end of the village. Now a 20 barrel
Blair Atholl
Blair Castle – Weddings/Functions
With a unique range of historic interiors, contemporary spaces and spectacular gardens to choose from, your private function or wedding
Spittal of Glenshee
Persie Distillery at Auchenflower
Persie Gin launched in May 2016. Developed by Scotland’s first touring gin club (Gin Club Scotland), the family of three
Aviemore
Funicular Railway – Cairngorm Mountain
The Cairngorm mountain railway unique to Scotland is now fully open. The railway takes customers up a scenic journey to
Braemar
Braemar Castle
17th Century Castle with an interesting history. Built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar as his Highland hunting lodge. Burned in
Grantown on Spey
Spey Bank Studio
The Spey Bank Studio is an art gallery and shop in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey. Run by popular Cairngorms artist Angus
Aviemore
Strathspey Steam Railway
Travel back in time on this Heritage Railway offering relaxing views of the Cairngorms vista and the meandering River Spey
Tarland
The Butterworth Gallery
The Butterworth Gallery is a Scottish fine art online gallery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Showcasing a wide range of Scottish original
Aviemore
Kinrara Distillery
Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer set within the adventurous landscape of The Cairngorms, just outside the town
Kincraig
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre – Land Based Activities
Fun Land based activities for anyone who doesn’t fancy getting wet! Archery lessons for budding Robin Hoods. Introductory lessons in Skiing and
Aviemore
Aviemore Escape Rooms
Looking for something different to do in Aviemore? Aviemore Escape Rooms offers unique and fun challenges for friends or family. We
Kingussie
Fused and Light/ Chapel House Arts
Chapel House Arts, 100 High Street, Kingussie is one of the areas newest galleries. We show a selection of fine
Ballater
Balmoral Castle
The grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral Castle will open to the public from Tuesday 1st April until Sunday 10th
Boat of Garten
1896 Gallery
Opened in November 2014 and Revamped in 2019, the gallery has Scottish landscape artists alongside resident Landscape photographer James
Grantown on Spey
Grantown Museum & Heritage Trust
Museum: Discover the stories from Grantown-on-Spey; all about the founding of our 18th Century planned town, who were the movers
Dulnain Bridge
Lounge @Speyside Centre
Whether it’s for business or pleasure, our exclusive first floor lounge provides an ideal space for a wide variety of
Ballater
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
Neighbouring Balmoral Castle, Royal Lochnagar is the perfect place to discover how Scotch Whisky is made. Watch as our team
Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Dalwhinnie Distillery is a VisitScotland five star attraction and the home to a famous Highland Single Malt Whisky renowned for
Nethy Bridge
Castle Roy Trust
A free all-abilities visitor opportunity if you are planning an Event, Performance or a Visit? The Panoramic Picnic Point is
Blair Atholl
Blair Castle and Gardens
Blair Castle is nestled in the dramatic landscape of Highland Perthshire and has been home to 19 generations of Stewarts
Ballindalloch
Ballindalloch Castle
Castle & Gardens – open until 30 September 2019.
Tomintoul
Glenlivet Estate Office and Information Centre
WALKS, WHISKY & WILDLIFE…… Walking, mountain biking, adventure playground, fishing, birdwatching, skiing – whatever the season, all the family
Kincraig
Alvie and Dalraddy Estates – Estate Tours with the Laird
Exclusive Full Estate Tour with Laird Jamie Williamson – Discover the Heart of Alvie & Dalraddy’s 13,500 Acres Embark on a
Braemar
Braemar Highland Games Centre
The Braemar Highland Games Centre explores a living tradition, the Highland games, focusing on the world-famous Braemar Gathering and its
Ballater
Wild Stargazing @ Howe of Torbeg
Enjoy a night under the stars in the Cairngorms National Park, with a unique Wild Stargazing experience at Howe of
Grantown on Spey
Angels Nectar Scotch Whisky
Angels Nectar Whisky – Selected by Angels, Shared with Friends – Inspired by the Angels share (the traditional
Grantown on Spey
The Cairn Distillery, Gordon & MacPhail
https://www.thecairndistillery.com/
Dulnain Bridge
Food @ Speyside Centre
Within the rugged and fertile lands of the Cairngorms National Park, we are lucky enough to be in the heart
Aviemore
Little Landy's
Little Landy’s at Rothiemurchus – let the kids take the driving seat and head off on an exciting off-road
Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain – Tubing Slides
The Mountain Tubing Slides are great fun for families and one of our most popular things to do at Cairngorm
Tomatin
Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin Distillery is a must see for those visiting the Cairngorm area. We are situated 15 miles north of
Aviemore
Kinrara Distillery
Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer set within the adventurous landscape of The Cairngorms, just outside the town
Tomintoul
Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre
We look forward to welcoming our visitors back in 2022. In celebration of Tomintoul & Glenlivet being awarded International Dark Sky
Tomintoul
Drumin Castle
Only two walls remain of this former stronghold of Alexander Stewart, better known as the 'Wolf of Badenoch' (1342-1406).
Dulnain Bridge
Gifts @ Speyside Centre
Within our bright and open new gift section we have specially selected items from scarves to sculptures, cards to confectionary
Kingussie
Ruthven Barracks
Spot the bulwark against the Jacobites on a prominent mound visible for miles around. Ruthven Barracks were built by George
Strathdon
Lecht Chairlift
Take a trip on the chairlift to the top and enjoy the stunning Scottish views.
Dulnain Bridge
Speyside Centre
The Speyside Centre is a family run Visitor Centre where visitors can enjoy the following ; A Restaurant
Tomatin
Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin Distillery is a must see for those visiting the Cairngorm area. We are situated 15 miles north of
Aviemore
Cairngorm Gin Company Ltd
Cairngorm Gin is a hand-crafted premium distilled gin, produced in small batches (up to just 70 bottles per batch) in
Newtonmore
Highland Folk Museum
The Highland Folk Museum is 80 acres of living history fun for all the family. The site is one mile
Aviemore
The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Please visit our website for booking and full up-to-date information. Guided Hill Trips – Visit Britain’s only free-ranging herd of
Kincraig
Sauna Cairngorms
A cosy wood fired Scandinavian sauna perched on the edge of the picturesque Loch Insh. The heat of the
Strathdon
Corgarff Castle
An isolated tower house in the Cairgorms that was a residence of the high-status Forbes family. After Culloden in 1746,
Crathie, Ballater
Stravaig Saunas
An outdoor sauna experience: a chance to indulge in some time for relaxation in our hand built Finnish sauna.
Grantown on Spey
Highfern Ltd
Highfern Ltd is the proprietor of Angels’ Nectar Whisky, a new contemporary brand of Scotch Whisky, inspired by the Angels’
Braemar
St Margaret's Trust Braemar
St Margaret’s is a unique performance, arts and heritage venue in Braemar, Scotland. Breathing new life into this beautiful historic building
Some of our attractions are award winning, all are first-class.
Landmark Forest Adventure Park (right), for instance, has been named in the top 1% of visitor attractions worldwide by the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. Grantown-on-Spey Museum, The Highland Folk Museum and the Speyside Centre near Dulnain Bridge have also received award recognition from their industries.
And, our Castles are some of the best in Scotland, with 3 out of 10 of VisitScotland’s ‘Great Castles’ being in the Cairngorms National Park.
We’re at the cutting edge of outdoor sporting attractions.
Many of our outdoor experience providers have won accolades for their work and/or rave reviews from customers.
Craggan Outdoors, for example, was awarded ‘Best Outdoor Adventure Experience’ at the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards in 2019.
Tomintoul and Glenlivet is recognised, via its ‘International Dark Sky’ status, as one of the best places to stargaze.
You can do so many different activities here on land, on water, on bike track, even in go-kart (see left!).
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
. Where else can you twist and turn through the trees on a family friendly roller-coaster, take the plunge down one of three water coasters and even get the chance to walk through an amazing tropical hot-house with hundreds of stunningly beautiful butterflies and exotic flowers!?
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