
Scroll down to plan your perfect winter break to the Cairngorms today…
The Cairngorms were built on winter experiences, home to three of Scotland’s ski centres, we are the UK’s original winter destination. Often snow-covered landscapes and quaint villages spread across the Cairngorms, all living and embracing their best winter lives. Visit the Cairngorms and enjoy a real winter break with us this year.
Whether you want to dive into winter with high energy and excitement like a metaphorical luge or stroll at glacier speed through our snowglobe landscapes. Enjoy adventures at your own pace and chill out at the end of the day in front of a cosy crackling fire and bathe in the winter vibes, toasting a glass with loved ones. There’s something here for everyone to make your winter memorable.
Wintertime is when the Cairngorms are at their most magical. This winter, explore the enchanting settings, playful activities and cosy hospitality of our National Park. The Cairngorms really is – ‘Where Winter Comes to Life!’
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Ideas to make your winter…magical
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Winter Travel
Some like salt in their chocolate, we love salt on our roads, check out the gritter map (some laughter-inducing names!) and webcams to help plan your journey. We’ve been living a winter life for generations, we don’t hibernate but we do take care, our roads are cared for and treated by a team of winter fairies.
Being prepared for a winter journey is very important, check Traffic Scotland for tips in preparing for winter travel. From the benefits of winter tyres, to packing a winter emergency kit, to general advice about driving in icy conditions – there is lots of information to help you prepare and keep safe whatever the weather.


Ideas to make your winter…playful!

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6 of the best Cairngorms winter bike rides for all (cosy cafe stops included!)

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Get your skates on in our winter wonderland

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Our Winter Community: Characters of the Cairngorms

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Best spots for sledging in the Cairngorms!

Businesses who can help make your ‘Winter Come to Life’
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

Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain – Skiing and Snowboarding
In winter Cairngorm Mountain transforms to Scotlands most popular ski resort including skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and ski touring. The

Aviemore
Rothiemurchus Centre
Enjoy time with your family in this inspirational place. Our huge range of activities include walks, pony and quad bike

Aviemore
Rothiemurchus Clay Shooting & Archery
Outstanding sporting clay shooting layout for beginners & experts. Expert instructors, all equipment included, groups welcome. Enjoy the ancient art

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

Kincraig
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Log chalets on the bank of the scenic Loch Insh. High open ceilings with open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining areas. The kitchens
Carrbridge
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

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

Strathdon
Lecht 2090 Ski Centre
Planning your big day and want something different, then how about getting married at the Lecht. We can cater for

Ballater
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
Neighbouring Balmoral Castle, Royal Lochnagar is the perfect place to discover how Scotch Whisky is made. Watch as our team

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

Braemar
Glenshee Ski Centre – Skiing & Snowboarding
Scotland's largest ski area with varied terrain from the invitingly easy to surprisingly steep! 40km's of pistes over 3 valleys

Aviemore
Aviemore Ice Rink
Aviemore Ice Rink Centrally located within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore Ice Rink offers plenty of fun for guests of all

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

Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Dalwhinnie Distillery is a VisitScotland five star attraction and the home to a famous Highland Single Malt Whisky renowned for

Newtonmore
Highland Folk Museum
Best Visitor Attraction Award 2010 (ASVA) The Highland Folk Museum

Aviemore
Kinrara Distillery
Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer set within the adventurous landscape of The Cairngorms, just outside the town

Kingussie
Ruthven Barracks
Spot the bulwark against the Jacobites on a prominent mound visible for miles around. Ruthven Barracks were built by George

Aviemore
The Pine Marten Bar
The Pine Marten Bar has a cosy alpine feel, an array of beverages, live music nights and coming soon in

Grantown on Spey
Cairngorms Dark Skies Safaris
I’m a qualified Scottish Tourist Guides Association guide for Northern Scotland. Recently I completed a four month course on stargazing

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

Ballater
Balmoral Castle
The grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral Castle will open to the public from Saturday 23rd March until Sunday 11th
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