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Things to do in Aviemore

There are so many things to do in and around Aviemore and here is a selection of some great local attractions.  Also see our Great Days Out section for more in depth information on local activities.

Cairngorm Sleddog Adventure Centre, Ski Road, Aviemore

The only centre of its kind in the UK with Museum, Kennel tours and Daytime and evening Sleddog trips.  Meet the dogs – talk with the musher.  Open all year.

Cairngorm Brewery

Located within walking distance of Aviemore town centre, the brewery produces some of the finest Highland beers.  As with whisky, only the finest ingredients and purest Highland water are used to create a range of premium cask conditioned ales and bottled beer.  Enjoy a tour and tasting – no preservatives are used.  Training is also offered in cask ale handling.

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Riding the funicuar Railway – can’t believe your eyes – yes those really are reindeer you can see grazing the slopes of the mountain.  Visit the centre and watch Britain’s only reindeer herd roaming freely against the stunning background of Glenmore.  Learn the history of the Cairngorm reindeer herd and meet the reindeer themselves.  Perhaps you would like to adopt one?  There are Christmas events with the reindeer too

Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, Kingussie

A fantastic chance to see everything from bison herds to wolves, capercaille to Highland cattle – all up very close and personal with Animal encounter sessions as part of the programme. A part ride, part walk attraction – there is a raised walkway that takes you right into the heart of the wolf’s enclosure – you will wonder at the things you see. An altogether exciting and unforgettable experience.

Ruthven Barracks

1 mile from Kingussie, via the A86 and B970  this awe inspiring ruin still sits and guards a main Spey crossing.  There has been a castle on this grassy mound since the 13th century – the barracks being built in 1719 only to be blown up in 1746 by the Jacobites!  It was here that the Wolf of Badenoch died in 1405 (yes, the very same who burnt down Elgin Cathedral).  This is a monument to the past – steeped in history – if only stones could talk.

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellache

Multi award-winning working cooperage. Skilled coopers with their apprentices practice their ancient craft. Around 100,000 oak casks are repaired each year.  Gift shop, tastings and refreshments available. Accessible by bus from Elgin: request stop.

Speyside Heather Centre

This is a fascinating Visitor Centre with a wonderful, colourful audio and visual exhibition telling the Heather Story. This family owned, multi-award winning attraction also offers a Gift shop, Boutique and mouth-watering food served all day in the famous Clootie Dumpling Restaurant (licensed).  Wander round the Garden centre and buy some heather plants and/or visit the Gift shop for a bottle of the exclusive Heather Cream liqueur and take a unique part of Scotland home with you.