The Cairngorms and the surrounding areas are full of things to do in the fabulous outdoor scenery.
- Wildlife and nature - everything from native red squirrels to polar bears at The Highland Wildlife Park, birdwatching at RSPB Insh Marshes, the Cairngorm reindeer herd , and further afield - the dolphins in the Moray Firth.
- Sports and physical activities - walking, cycling and running all around the beautiful Spey Valley; marked trails at Rothiemuchus, snowsports at Cairngorm mountain, mountain biking all around the valley and at Wolftrax Laggan, watersports and more at Loch Insh and at Loch Morlich. There are loads more outdoor activities to discover at the Visit Cairngorms website.
- Heritage and cultural activities - there is the Highland Folk Museum , follow this link for some castles of the Highlands , there's original art and crafts at the Iona Gallery , Kingussie.
- Food and drink - there are lots of excellent places to eat and drink. Try the Old Post Office Cafe Gallery and Suie Hotel in Kincraig. The Boathouse Restaurant at Loch Insh and The Old Bridge Inn & The Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore, with many more in and around Kingussie, Newtonmore, Boat of Garten and Aviemore. If it's whisky you're interested in then try the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail and also Dalwhinnie Distillery.