Cairngorms National Park

Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Scotland, United Kingdom
More commonly known as The Green Loch. I stopped here on a hike to Bynack More on a beautiful day. Legend attributes the green colour to the Fairies washing their clothes here, it's also been speculated that the trees on the floor of the loch give it the unusual hue.
The old cattle bridge at Carrbridge in the cairngorms national park

Popular places to visit

Braemar ends or begins the castles on this road. there are many along the road, but this one is one of the ones that guarded the north from the south during the 1600s.

Braemar Castle

Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Braemar Castle
Cairngorm Ski Resort which includes railway items and snow

CairnGorm Mountain

Explore a wide range of pistes, freestyle skiing areas and a snow park before taking a break at Scotland’s highest restaurant at this stunning highland ski resort.

CairnGorm Mountain
Reindeers at Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore.

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Explore the great outdoors at Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, a lovely green space in Glenmore. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Loch Morlich showing forests, mountains and a river or creek

Loch Morlich

Relax on the sandy beach or go for a scenic hike around this beautiful freshwater loch in the shadow of CairnGorm Mountain.

Loch Morlich
Loch an Eilein which includes heritage elements, island views and mountains

Loch an Eilein

Go for a stroll around this scenic loch, known for the ruined 13th-century castle at its center.

Loch an Eilein
Scotland

Butcharts Access Poma

Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Butcharts Access Poma. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Butcharts Access Poma

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Braemar Lodge Cabins

Braemar Lodge Cabins

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6 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland
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Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore Scotland
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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore Scotland
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

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Premier Inn Aviemore

Premier Inn Aviemore

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Grampian Road Aviemore Scotland
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Sweeney Aviemore One

Sweeney Aviemore One

3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd Aviemore Scotland
Sweeney Aviemore One
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