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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.
Whilst at the Aviemore Highland Resort, why not try some
grass sledging, on the resort complex. More
info here on how to sledge in summer at Aviemore Here.
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. See
the Loch Insh video here.
For everyone, day and night. Love castles? You'll love
Ruthven Barracks, see the video and read a little about
Ruthven Barracks here.
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 here
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