Aviemore Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and tourist resort, situated within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland
About Aviemore
The River Spey arises in the mountains near Fort Augustus and flows east, then its valley broadens and trends northeast. This more fertile area has been settled since prehistory, as shown by its Bronze Age stone circles. It became the main north-south route through Scotland, as you can follow the Tay / Tummel / Garry valley before crossing the moor to descend into the Spey valley, and in modern times the highway A9 and railway adopted this route. Speyside is higher and colder than the south - Aviemore itself is at 214 m (702 ft) elevation. Spring comes late, snow lingers on the summits, and the crags and birch woods feel Nordic in contrast to the douce banks of Tay. Beyond Aviemore the valley narrows again, to thread through forests towards the Moray coast. Highland scenery became popular
Top Attractions in Aviemore
Explore the best things to see and do in Aviemore:
- ★Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
- ★G2 Adventure Hub
- ★Glenmore Lodge
Where to Eat in Aviemore
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Happy Haggis
- 🍴Old Bridge Inn
- 🍴Skiing Doo
- 🍴The Winking Owl
Where to Stay in Aviemore
- 🏨Aviemore Youth Hostel
- 🏨Cairngorm Hotel
- 🏨Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- 🏨High Range
- 🏨Macdonald Aviemore Resort
- 🏨Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Aviemore Travel Guide Sections
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