A selection of useful links to help you plan your stay in the Cairngorms and make the most of everything the area has to offer.
Services & Information
Aviemore on Live Breathe Scotland
Discover what Aviemore and the surrounding area has to offer – activities, dining, events and more.
livebreathescotland.comBicycle Hire
Rent bikes for exploring the Cairngorms on two wheels – road, mountain and electric bikes available.
aviemorebikes.co.ukSki & Snowboard Hire
Equipment hire for skiing and snowboarding on Cairngorm Mountain and beyond.
free-ski.co.ukGreen Tourism
Sustainable tourism certification and resources for eco-friendly travel in Scotland.
green-tourism.comActivities
Skiing & Snowboarding
Cairngorm Mountain – Scotland’s premier ski resort with runs for all abilities, plus summer activities.
cairngormmountain.orgRothiemurchus Estate
Outdoor activities including clay pigeon shooting, fishing, mountain biking, 4x4 driving and pony trekking.
rothiemurchus.netPony Trekking
Newtonmore Riding Centre – trekking through the stunning Highland scenery of Badenoch & Strathspey.
newtonmoreridingcentre.comPlaces to Visit
Castles
Edinburgh Castle
Scotland’s most famous castle, dominating the skyline from its volcanic rock in the heart of the capital.
edinburghcastle.scotBalmoral Castle
The Scottish residence of the Royal Family since 1852, set in the beautiful Royal Deeside landscape.
balmoralcastle.comDunrobin Castle
One of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses, with fairy-tale turrets and magnificent gardens.
dunrobincastle.co.ukBlair Castle
A stunning white castle at the gateway to the Highlands, home to the Atholl Highlanders – Europe’s last private army.
blair-castle.co.ukBallindalloch Castle
Known as the ‘Pearl of the North’, this romantic castle on Speyside has been lived in continuously since 1546.
ballindallochcastle.co.ukFort George
One of the most outstanding artillery fortifications in Europe, built after the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
historicenvironment.scot