Cairngorms & Strathspey

Aviemore is perhaps the best known tourist centre of the area and is a small town in a lovely setting beneath the Cairngorm itself. Developed from a winter ski resort it now has attractions galore, both organised and scenic, to tempt the year round visitor. Nearby Boat of Garten is famous for its ospreys and just a few miles further is Grantown-on-Spey, beyond which the Strathspey valley offers legendary fishing, walking and, of course, the distilleries for which the area is so famous.

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A Wild, Mountainous Region

Although Aviemore is famous as a ski centre, visitors can enjoy a range of watersports on Loch Morlich and Loch Insh during the warmer weather, and salmon fishing in the Spey and its tributaries.

Aviemore & the Cairngorms

The Cairngorm mountains (some of them rising to over 1,100 metres) help form a stunning landscape with plenty of wildlife and a variety of flora and fauna.

Strathspey

Strathspey is a country of heather hills and rushing mountain streams that strikes an instant chord with lovers of whisky the world over.

Aviemore & the Cairngorms

The Cairngorm mountains (some of them rising to over 1,100 metres) help form a stunning landscape with plenty of wildlife and a variety of flora and fauna.

Strathspey

Strathspey is a country of heather hills and rushing mountain streams that strikes an instant chord with lovers of whisky the world over.

The villages and small towns along the A9 which follows the Spey valley, offer a range of accommodation and activities for visitors. Nearby Loch Morlich is famous for sailing and its outdoor centre, while the surrounding mountains offer superb walking and climbing.

This area is very popular with wildlife lovers as the woodland habitat in the valleys and heather-clad foothills are ideal for rare species such as the pine marten, wildcat, red squirrel, osprey, capercaillie, red and black grouse and crossbill. The higher slopes offer an opportunity to view golden eagles, peregrine falcons, ptarmigan, snow bunting, dotterel and reindeer.

Quick Links to Cairngorms & Strathspey Areas

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Date	Product	Customer Comment
12-Jul-2025	Viewmount House HD8 (overall)	Easy booking. Kept well informed and received updates regularly. Fantastic cottages and Viemont House was no exception.
12-Jul-2025	Hollybush Cottage GM4 (overall)	We have rented cottages several times from them and have always found it easy to book and they have been helpful when we have spoke on the phone
12-Jul-2025	Phaup Cottage ER6 (overall)	Would recommend Phaup cottage unreservedly! It is clean, spacious and well equipped. It is 1 mile down a track into the forest, and so is not overlooked in any direction! A particular highlight was sitting in the conservatory watching the antics of the red squirrels.
11-Jul-2025	Old Howford Bothy GK3 (overall)	The 'extra touches' were very much appreciated.
11-Jul-2025	Linn Cottage FL7 (overall)	Delivered on the cottages description. Fantastic location, charming cottage.
11-Jul-2025	Sandpiper Cottage GH9 (overall)	Very efficient with emails and sending on regular updates prior to departure.
11-Jul-2025	Dunmor Lodge GF8 (overall)	Helpful on the phone when I booked. Answered all my questions and provided useful information.
11-Jul-2025	Jalna HF9 (overall)	Excellent accomodation, the owners were very welcoming. Everything you need for a short or long stay. Plenty to do in the area, we would highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the beautiful area of Fife.
10-Jul-2025	Middlehill Cottage DZ5 (overall)	Their service is first class, friendly and efficient. I could speak to someone. The cottage is spotless, well appointed and attractive. A follow up phone call by them checks that all has gone well.
10-Jul-2025	The Net Store FC6 (overall)	No complaints, very good. The cottage had everything we could possibly need. It was clean and tidy. Even had lovely views from the verandah. Lovely and quiet. Would we come back again, definitely.