Visitor Attractions and Places to Visit in the Highlands of Scotland
Below we have listed just some of the places in the area that we would recommend you visit during your stay with us at 'The Garth'
Craggan Outdoor Centre
Based on the Glenbeg Estate set in the beautiful surroundings of Grantown-on-Spey in the heart of Speyside, Craggan Outdoors offer a wide range of activities, pursuits and adventure breaks catering for groups of all ages and different levels of ability. Our fully qualified instructors will guide you through a range of exciting activities from Quad Treks to Canoeing and Kayaking, Archery to High Ropes courses, gorge walks to climbing and mountaineering.
Tel. (01479) 873283 or click here for their website.
Revack Highland Estate and Adventure Park
1 mile outside Grantown-on-Spey, this is one of the best-kept secrets of the Highlands. Beautiful estate set in 350 acres perfect for walking, wildlife spotting, shopping, eating and relaxing. Garden centre and great adventure play area. Free admission.
Tel (01479) 872 234
Strathspey Steam Railway
Perfect for sunny or rainy days. Old fashioned steam trains and carriages run through stunning scenery between Aviemore and Boat of Garten to Broomhill, 3 miles from Grantown. In the summer, there is a bus link every Wednesday which connects Broomhill to The Square in Grantown. For information on this bus, contact Jaci Douglas on 01479 873728. The Railway also runs Special Trains such as Santa and Mince Pie Specials as well as trains on festival days in Grantown such as Strathspey in May or Motor Mania Days.
For information on the Strathspey Steam Railway, tel (01479) 810 725 or click here for their website.
Landmark Forest Theme Park, Carrbridge
A host of attractions at this woodland themed fun park for kids and adults alike from water slides to the giant Ants World play area, Treetop Woodland Walks, climbing wall, high ropes courses and other activities.
Tel (01479) 841 613 or click here for their website.
Base Camp Laggan Wolftrax
Mountain biking facilities with 9 miles of mountain bike tracks to suit all ages (apart from the very young). Open 9-6pm.
Tel (01528) 544 786 or click here for their website.
Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore and Kingussie
Located at two towns, 2 miles apart, this Museum aims to include preserving and recording aspects of Highland life from the 1700s onwards, as well as interpreting the people's lives through interactive living history and activities.
Kingussie, opened in 1944, is the spiritual home of the Highland Folk Museum. Here visitors may see parts of the core collections as well as the 'Blackhouse', Britain's oldest re-created building. Newtonmore, opened in 1995, is a mile long living history site that includes re-constructed buildings, a 1700s 'Township', a 1940 working farm, live interpretation and a range of visitor facilities.
Tel. (01540) 661307 or click here for their website.
Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig
See wolves, bison, lynx, otters, badgers and other Scottish wildlife in the natural habitat. See the red deer rut in the autumn with a herd of over 60 red deer. Experience Scottish wildlife past and present in the spectacular setting of the Highland Wildlife Park. See the amazing variety of animals found in present day Scotland, then step back in time and meet the animals that our ancestors must have known, hundreds, even thousands of years ago. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then investigate the walk-round area by foot.
Gift shop, coffee shop, children's quiz trail, play area.
Tel (01540) 651 270 or click here for their website.
Working Sheepdog Demos at Kincraig
See working dogs as a team manoeuvring sheep and ducks through various obstacles. Feed the collie pups and orphan lambs.
Tel (01540) 651 310
Loch Insh Watersports at Kincraig
A huge variety of watersports and tuition including kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and fishing as well as try-a-sport, boat trips, children's adventure play areas and 3km Lochside/Forest Interpretation Trail. Dry ski slope for skiing or snowboarding.
Tel 01540 651 272 or click here for their website.
Alvie Stables at Kincraig
Superb riding through beautiful countryside on well mannered horses or ponies. 1 day or half day treks available as well as 20 minute mini treks for smaller children.
Tel: 07831 495 397 or 01479 831409. Click here for their website.
Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre, near Aviemore
On the beautiful estate of Rothiemurchus there is so much to see and do from walking the miles of well kept trails to fishing, pony trekking and mountain biking. Then stop for a coffee or lunch at Einich Restaurant and browse for local products and crafts in their gift shop.
Tel. 01479 812345 or click here for their website
Loch Morlich Watersports, near Aviemore
Loch Morlich is a wonderful spot for water sports, mountain biking, fishing or just enjoying the view.
Tel (01479) 861 221 or click here for their website
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre at Glenmore near Aviemore
Guided tours to see Britain's only herd of reindeer found free ranging in Cairngorms National Park. Up to 130 of them are spread over 30 miles between the centre and Glenlivet. Open daily all year round 10am to 5pm.
Tel (01479) 861 228 or click here for their website
Cairngorm Mountain
Ride the funicular railway all the way to the top to view the sights. The Ptarmigan restaurant has its own play area and facilities for babies.
Tel (01479) 861 261 or click here for their website.
The Lecht Activity Centre in Strathdon
Outdoor fun whatever the weather with skiing, hill-side karting, tubing, quad bikes, chair-lift rides.
Tel (01975) 651 440 or click here for their website.
