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An aerial shot of the town of Aviemore
© Airborne Lens / Liam Anderstrem
Aviemore
Aviemore is a popular holiday resort located in the northwest corner of the majestic Cairngorms National Park. Towering mountains, sparkling lochs and dense forests surround this bustling town, making it a year-round destination for a huge range of summer and winter activities.
Great things to do in Aviemore
Aviemore is an excellent base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park and trying adventure activities.
7 Unmissable things to do in and around Aviemore
Aviemore is surrounded by lush Highland scenery in the north west corner of the majestic Cairngorms National Park.
Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park has more mountains, forests, rivers, lochs, wildlife, friendly villages and distilleries than you can possibly imagine.
Snowsports in the Cairngorms
With the Cairngorms National Park home to 3 out of Scotland’s 5 ski resorts, it’s an ideal base for discovering snowsports.
Castles and Historic Sites in the Cairngorms
From Royal feuds to bloody Jacobite battles, castles in the Cairngorms boast a rich and chequered past.
Wildlife watching in the Cairngorms
Keep your eyes peeled to spot a variety of wildlife that call the Cairngorms their home, or venture on a guided tour of the park.
Watersports around Aviemore
Aviemore is brilliantly placed to enjoy watersports. Try canoeing, river tubing and swimming in the summer.
Top days out ideas
Experience Aviemore in style with these top days out, from breathtaking Highland scenery to thrilling outdoor activities.
Rothiemurchus
Rothiemurchus is a beautiful place at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park which offers a whole host of exciting outdoor activities.
Badenoch The Storylands
Here you will find everything from ancient fortresses and distilleries to some of the UK best attractions and museums.
Strathspey Railway
Step aboard the Strathspey Railway to celebrate forty years of the return of steam travel through the Highlands of Scotland.
Dark Skies Park
Experience the Cairngorms at night with a spot of stargazing in some of the best low light pollution conditions in Scotland.
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
Follow an experienced herder to see Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer grazing on the sides of the Cairngorm mountain.
In Your Element: Treezone
Travel through the trees getting a squirrel's eye view of the beautiful forest whilst tackling fun and exhilarating challenges.
Inspiring routes, trails & itineraries
Explore Aviemore on foot, by bike, or with a knowledgable tour guide.
Utsi Bridge
Follow a route
Discover the Aviemore area on a dedicated trail. This area is famous for majestic landscapes and mountains.
See what's on in Aviemore
Enjoy an exciting event in Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park.
A traditional Scottish ceilidh
Map of Aviemore
Explore Aviemore
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Travel to Aviemore
Getting to
Bus and coach
Megabus run frequent and affordable bus services that travel to Aviemore from many major Scottish cities.
Megabus from Aberdeen to Aviemore
Megabus from Edinburgh to Aviemore
Megabus from Glasgow to Aviemore
Train
Aviemore train station lies within the centre of Badenoch and Strathspey, with direct links to Inverness, Glasgow, London and Edinburgh.
Aviemore can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper.
Travel overnight on the Caledonian Sleeper
ScotRail provides an express rail service direct to Aviemore from many major Scottish cities.
Driving
Aviemore is an accessible place to get to by car, with major roads connecting the town to Scotland’s major cities.
From Inverness – 40 minutes
From Perth – 50 minutes
From Dundee – 1 hour 15 minutes
From Edinburgh – 1 hour 40 minutes
From Glasgow – 1 hour 45 minutes
Flying
Inverness Airport is situated 36 miles from Aviemore and is a 50-minute drive to the town centre. Airlines including British Airways and EasyJet fly direct to Inverness from various UK destinations.
Getting around
Walking
Aviemore is a compact town and most of its pubs, restaurants, shops and attractions are all within easy walking distance.
Bus and coach
Stagecoach is the main bus operator in Aviemore and run frequent services across the town.
Plan your journey within Aviemore with Stagecoach
The Aviemore Adventurer bus operates between Aviemore and Cairngorm Mountain 7 days a week, hourly throughout the day to the Cairngorms National Park.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
© Hostelling Scotland
Places to stay in Aviemore
From luxury spa resorts to budget friendly hostels, stay somewhere special in Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park.
Dalwhinnie Distillery
© Airborne Lens / Liam Anderstrem
Places to eat in Aviemore
Enjoy a dram, try the local beer or tuck into some delicious dishes at cosy pubs, café’s and restaurants.
Loch Morlich campsite
Find more information on accessible trips
It’s the UK’s biggest national park, and there plenty of accessible holiday options.
Explore nearby
Extend your trip around Aviemore and see what the north of Scotland has to offer.
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