Tourist
attractions in and around Aviemore and the Cairngorms
For kids:
The Landmark
centre in Carrbridge (7 Miles North of Aviemore)
has a huge amount of facilities for kids, there is
enough things to do that you could easily spend the
whole day there. With Microworld (Where you can see
small things, bacteria's etc through Microscopes),
the Water Coaster, Adventure land, the Red Squirrel
trail and more, you're not going to get bored quick
and the kids will love it.
The new leisure
arena at the new Aviemore Highland Resort has
a large swimming pool and flume, as well as health
suite and cafe.
For Adults:
With its auditorium seating up to 180 people, Waltzing
Waters in Newtonmore is a must for those over
50 and children. With elaborate water fountains with
sound, light and music, Waltzing waters should be
part of the tourist trail to and from Aviemore.
Loch Insh, between Aviemore and Kingussie, has chalets,
apartments and a bunk house to stay in, a loch with
water sports activities such as windsurfing and sailing,
and other sports such as archery. Loch
Insh has a great cafe with home baked cakes etc.
For the sports enthusiast:
Water Ski at Loch Inch, Loch Morlich and around the
various lochs in the Spey Valley area.
Ski at the Cairngorm
Ski area, The
Lecht or the Nevis
Range near Fort William.
Quad bike at Rothiemurchus,
For anyone:
Try your hand at Pottery at the Nethybridge
Pottery, See the capercaillie for real at the
Highland
Wildlife Park or see Britain's only herd of Reindeer
at the Cairngorm
Reindeer Centre. Visit and travel on the Strathspey
steam Railway - See photos and video of the railway
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