Activities and Attractions

Aviemore offers a wide range of activities so everyone can find something fun to do.

Fishing

Aviemore is situated on the river Spey. Along with the Dulnain and the Avon these are some of the most prolific waters in Scotland. Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown trout fishing are all found in the area. Public permits are available from the Strathspey Angling Improvement Association and the Abernethy Angling Association, and some local hotels. Rothiemurchus Estate has a working fish farm which is ideal to introduce children to the sport.

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Riding is a great way to see the scenery.

Carrbridge Pony Trekking Centre - 01479 841602

Haflinger Trekking Centre, By Newtonmore - 01528 544333

Strathdearn Pony Trekking, Tomatin - 01808 511257

Alvie Stables, by Aviemore - 07831 495397

Man playing golf

Enjoy a round of golf.

Kingussie Golf - 01540 661600

Boat of Garten Golf - 01479 831282

Badenoch & Strathspey Golf Courses, Golf Pass - 01847 889373

Craggan Golf, Fishing & Putting - 01479 873283

Carrbridge Golf - 01479 841623

The area has several attractions to visit while you are enjoying your stay.

Click on the links below to take you to the individual sites for further information.

Links to Local Attractions

Highland Wildlife Park

Landmark Visitor Centre

Strathspey Steam Railway

Rothiemurchus Estate

Cairngorm Mountain

The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd

Sunset on Winter Woods

Rent a bike!

Bothy Bikes, Rothiemurchus, By Aviemore - 01479 810111

Bike Rental, Delivered to your accommodation, The Bicycle Works, Grantown on Spey - 07739 901396

Quad Bike Treks, Nr Aviemore - 01479 810330

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So much to do for watersports enthusiasts!

Loch Morlich Watersports, Glenmore Forest Park, by Aviemore - 01479 861221

Includes canoe hire, row boats, sailing boats, and windsurfer hire

Loch Insh Watersports, 7 miles south of Aviemore - 01540 651272

Includes canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, archery, dry ski slope, bank fishing, mountain biking

Wind surfing in river

Winter sports

Aviemore is one of the premier winter sports centres in the UK. The Cairngorm Ski Centre has 17 lifts and 30 runs. Snowboarding is also popular. The village and surrounding area has many shops where equipment hire and professional tuition is available. There is a regular bus service between Aviemore and the slopes.

Mountains w/snow

Links to Local Information

Cairngorm Park i

Monarch of the Glen Country

Cairngorms National Park

Links to Distilleries

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Benromach Distillery

Glenfarclas Distillery

Glenlivet Distillery

"Caversta" ~ Aviemore ~ Highlands of Scotland