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Explore the Area
There's lots around us, you'll never be bored!
Explore the Aviemore map below
Press each point on the map to see everything there is to explore around our Aviemore resort.
Highland Folk Museum
Britain’s first open air museum is in nearby Newtonmore just a 20 minute drive from Aviemore. Delve into the past and discover how our Highland ancestors lived.
Highland Wildlife Park
Discover polar bears, Amur tigers, red deer, European wolves and much more at Highland Wildlife Park in nearby Kincraig. It’s just a 15 minute drive from Aviemore.
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
A great day out for adults and children with a choice of watersports or skiing in the winter months. It’s less than a 20 minute drive away from Aviemore.
Zip Trek Park Aviemore
Glide through the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands on zip wires, passing magnificent pine forests. It’s a 15 minute drive away towards Kincraig.
Rothiemurchus Estate
This vast estate offers a wide range of outdoor activities including quad biking and river tubing. It’s located just a 5 minute drive from Aviemore.
Loch Morlich Watersports
A breath-taking setting with views of beaches, forests and mountains and also home to watersports and mountain biking. A 15 minute drive away (towards Cairngorm Mountain).
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Visit The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer found in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. A 15 minute drive (towards Cairngorm Mountain).
Cairngorm Mountain
Famous for snowsports in the winter, this year round attraction also offers guided walks and family tubing on the mountain. Around a 20 minute drive from Aviemore.
Spey Valley Golf
Award winning championship 18-hole course at the nearby Macdonald Spey Valley Resort. It boasts panoramic views of the Cairngorms. A 5 minute drive from the centre of Aviemore.
Cairngorm Brewery
A multi award winning local brewery of beers and ales offering tours and tastings. Located in Aviemore just a few minutes’ drive from Macdonald Aviemore Resort.
Aviemore Kart Raceway
A 500 metre go karting circuit great for age 8+. There’s also kiddie karts perfect for toddlers. Just a 5 minute drive from Macdonald Aviemore Resort heading north.
RSPB Ospreys
Loch Garten Nature Centre offers the chance to get close to some of Scotland's most amazing wildlife including Ospreys in spring/summer. A 25 minute drive from Aviemore.
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Great day out for all the family this forest theme park offers a climbing wall, waterslides, rollercoaster and much more. Under 15 minutes’ drive from Aviemore.
Macdonald Lochanhully Resort
Traditional lodges nestled in woodland around a private loch, an ideal location for nature lovers just 15 minutes north of Aviemore at Carrbridge, near Landmark Forest Adventure Park.
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Located on the outskirts of Aviemore by the River Spey, this resort offers self-catering accommodation and ideal for those wanting a peaceful break within easy reach of Aviemore.
Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Located in the centre of Aviemore this family friendly resort has a choice of hotels and lodges together with restaurants, bars, soft play and large indoor pool complex with flume.
Strathspey Steam Railway
Hop aboard this traditional steam train and journey along the River Spey with incredible views. Departs from Aviemore Train Station opposite Macdonald Aviemore Resort.