Welcome to Aviemore at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park
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Autumn reflections and snow near Aviemore
Aviemore is situated in the Highlands of Scotland, within the newly established Cairngorms National Park and close to the Cairngorm Mountains. Originally developed as Scotland's premier ski resort it has since grown into a multi activity, all year holiday destination. Set amidst spectacular scenery of mountains, lochs, rivers and glens it boasts facilities for walking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, golf, horse riding, ski-ing and water sports.
A wide range of accommodation is available from bed and breakfast to large hotels and includes self catering chalets, cabins, caravans, bungalows and cottages, as well as independent bunkhouses and guest houses.
Ideal for families, couples, individuals and groups the area offers many attractions such as the Funicular Mountain Railway, the Strathspey Steam Railway. Landmark Forest Heritage Park and the award winning Highland Folk Park based in Kingussie and Newtonmore.
Talking of awards, the Highland Wildlife Park is rated the best in the world for its wolf enclosure and is also home to many of Scotland's present native species and even some of those from the past.
Still on the subject of animals, Aviemore is home to the UK's only wild roaming Reindeer Herd, which spends most of the year on Cairngorm where you can join the herders to help feed them and spend time getting to know these majestic animals.
From Aviemore you can explore the adjoining villages, each with its own individual character and history. Click on aviemoreandthecairngorms for more detailed information.
Come and see for yourself the beauty of this area which was featured in Monarch of the Glen, the popular BBC series. We guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Within this group of websites you should find everything you need to plan your intinerary, whether your stay will be long or short.
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