Cairngorms Activities

Local Activities

A wide range of visitor attractions, restaurants and bars nearby

Nearby Loch Insh offers an excellent range of water sports opportunities including canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. Sporting facilities in the area include a number of 18 hole golf courses, excellent salmon and trout fishing on the River Spey and other waters. A wide variety of birds can be seen from the RSPB hide overlooking the flood plains of the nearby Insh Marshes and within easy reach are the Cairngorm Mountains for snow sports and hill walking.

Winter Sports

  • Skiing at Cairngorm Mountain
  • Snowboarding
  • Winter hiking

Water Sports

  • Canoeing at Loch Insh
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing

Outdoor Activities

  • Hill walking
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Zip lining

Wildlife & Nature

  • RSPB Insh Marshes
  • Highland Wildlife Park
  • Deer watching

Food & Drink

01479 810233

Traditional Scottish Hotel - serves a great choice of food, great for all the family. Bar serves local beers and has nightly entertainment.

01479 811137

Delicious local cuisine, best for adults. Bar with a great atmosphere and bands.

01479 812473

Serves local brasserie throughout the day, very popular.

01479 810683

Extremely popular Italian restaurant. Booking recommended. Family friendly with take away available.

01479 810005

Delicious homemade food from the estate served in cafe and a farm shop onsite at the visitor centre.

01479 831466

Delicious home made local produce food in Boat of Garten.

Plan Your Perfect Highland Adventure

For more activities and detailed information, visit the Visit Cairngorms website.

Visit Cairngorms Website