Aviemore Activities

For luxury goods and designer brands, visit our split-level Highland Shopping complex. Floor to ceiling windows, tempting displays and the aroma of fresh coffee make browsing a delight.

Pick a gift for a loved one or snap up ladies, mens and childrenswear from your favourite designers.

Savour the selection of gourmet cheeses, local smoked venison slices, olives and fine Scottish delicacies at the deli counter, or discover specialist wines, beers and whiskies!

Your health and wellbeing are a top priority at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort. Leave the world behind and let our expert spa therapists soothe away tension with a hot stone massage, exfoliating body scrub or rejuvenating facial.

Work up a sweat in our well equipped techno gym

Landlubber or salty old sea dog? Everyone can have fun on the water in Aviemore! Bring your wetsuit and jump right in, sign up for some expert sailing tuition or roll up your trousers and paddle on the beach...

For the more adventurous action seekers take part in a range of exciting outdoor activities such as quad biking through forests, and rivers, white water rafting, Gorge walking and for real adrenalin junkies, gorge swimming – battling your way upstream through deep pools, and waterfalls. Then when you reach the top, turn round and negotiate your way back down. All activities include full instructor supervision, and safety equipment.

The Cairngorms National Park is a walkers paradise. Characterised by remnant pinewoods, with more than 50 summits over 900m, and 4 of Scotland’s highest peaks.

Venture off-road for an exciting driving experience, in a 4x4 vehicle. The session commences with an introduction to off-road driving techniques and a demonstration drive with a fully qualified guide. Then take the wheel, and progress from easy terrain to something a little more testing; climb, descend and tackle side slopes.

Set in breathtaking scenery, the well established Rothiemurchus Outdoor Activity Centre offers one of the best clay shooting facilities in the UK, with exceptional facilities and top class tuition ensuring you have a sensational time.

View the Cairngorms up close. As the UK's leading mountain resort, Aviemore and the Cairngorms is ideal for out door activities.

There can't be many more peaceful pursuits than fishing the clear mountain waters. The powerful River Spey is renowned around the world for its fast-flowing Highland water and its rich stocks of salmon and trout.

With varied hill, moorland, river and pine forest riding, much of it off track, there is the potential to see wildlife and enjoy the peace, space and magnificent scenery, providing a riding experience for all the family, at a pace that suits your mood and level of experience, from a relaxing amble to an exhilarating canter.

Visit one of Scotland’s newest mountain bike centres, Laggan WorlfTrax, based in Strathmashie Forest. Offering 18km of tracks, ranging from the 3.2km blue-grade fun track to the experts only black route. Or explore the area at your own pace with the many off road tracks available in the area.

Relaxing Cycles

Fancy something a little more laid back? With cycle routes spanning over 64km there are plenty of reasons to get on your bike. Pack a picnic, rent a bike and head off into the hills.

Take a more relaxed route to discovering the beauty of the Cairngorms, by Canoe on the tranquil Loch an Eilean and Loch Insh. Situated at the heart of the Caledonian forest in Rothiemurchus, with both closed top or open Canadian Canoes available for hire. We can arrange tailored introductory sessions to canoeing with information on the wildlife to look out for and local history. The more experienced can enjoy a more challenging journey down the River Spey.

The Strathspey Steam Railway is a fantastic experience for all! Enjoy a train journey with a difference in spectacular Strathspey.

Take the Funicular Railway to the top of Cairngorm Mountain for some of the finest views and best snow sports in Scotland.

Learn about the Living Mountain, where you are invited make the link between your life and that of the mountain community of life.

Learn to ski and snowboard with fully qualified instructors, or simply go sledging! Then visit the UK's highest restaurant and bar sits at the top, serving wholesome, warming food and drink.

Hire equipment on the mountain (bring your own gloves, hats and goggles) and learn to ski or snowboard at the ski school then head to the nursery slopes at the top of the mountain.
Bad weather doesn't have to stop play. You can learn to ski all year round at the Insh Hall dry ski slope.

Want a unique and exhilarating experience? Enjoy an exceptional experience at the only Sleddog centre in the UK, and one of only six in Europe. This is a superb opportunity to learn and experience the thrill and power of a top-class Sleddog team in training. You will gain a unique insight into the daily working, training and life of the Sleddogs and also the family who have spent the last 19 years training these amazing canine athletes.

It’s almost inevitable that you’ll want to go walking while staying in Aviemore and the Cairngorms, and with over 280km of footpaths covering moorland, woodland, farmland, loch and riverside terrain, there’s plenty of opportunity!

Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts or anyone interested in making an acquaintance with the animals and birds who share our environment, organised wildlife watching is a very relaxing way to enjoy the Highlands...