The Cairngorms
Kids day out
A great day out for the kids only a few miles away with rides, climbing, play areas, full-size roaring dinosaur models and much more. Booking in advance necessary at the moment: https://www.landmarkpark.co.uk.
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Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153A great day out for the kids only a few miles away with rides, climbing, play areas, full-size roaring dinosaur models and much more. Booking in advance necessary at the moment: https://www.landmarkpark.co.uk.
A beautiful place to visit many amazing animals including polar bears, snow leopards and many more. I would advise going there for a morning or afternoon as you need a good few hours to look around (it is not far from the Highland Folk Museum - you could do both in one day). There is a drive around area which closes at 4.30pm. The other part of the park closes at 5pm. Advance booking currently necessary: https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/.
If you want to go into the shop or cafe you need to wear a face mask.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
A beautiful place to visit many amazing animals including polar bears, snow leopards and many more. I would advise going there for a morning or afternoon as you need a good few hours to look around (it is not far from the Highland Folk Museum - you could do both in one day). There is a drive around area which closes at 4.30pm. The other part of the park closes at 5pm. Advance booking currently necessary: https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/.
If you want to go into the shop or cafe you need to wear a face mask.
Outdoor activities
A wonderful place to visit for outdoor activities including safaris, pony trekking, quad biking, fishing, watersports, clay shooting, archery and more. See: https://rothiemurchus.net/
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Rothiemurchus
A wonderful place to visit for outdoor activities including safaris, pony trekking, quad biking, fishing, watersports, clay shooting, archery and more. See: https://rothiemurchus.net/
Boat of Garten golf club includes a golf course, tennis courts and a restaurant: https://www.boatgolf.com/cms/
Golf Club
Boat of Garten golf club includes a golf course, tennis courts and a restaurant: https://www.boatgolf.com/cms/
Many outdoor sporting and other activities are available to take part in. See: https://cragganoutdoors.co.uk/activities/ for more information.
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Craggan Outdoors
Many outdoor sporting and other activities are available to take part in. See: https://cragganoutdoors.co.uk/activities/ for more information.
Many summer and winter outdoor activities available including pony trekking, archery, watersports, snowsports, Zip Trek etc.
Alvie & Dalraddy Estates
Many summer and winter outdoor activities available including pony trekking, archery, watersports, snowsports, Zip Trek etc.
A stunning loch next to the Cairngorm mountain and activities offered such as: Paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and mountain biking. Lessons available and equipment available for hire. See: https://www.lochmorlich.com/
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Loch Morlich Watersports
A stunning loch next to the Cairngorm mountain and activities offered such as: Paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and mountain biking. Lessons available and equipment available for hire. See: https://www.lochmorlich.com/
Loch Garten and the nearby Loch Mallachie is a perfect place for a walk or cycle ride with easy trails suitable for most as well as longer trails for those who require more of a challenge. A photographer's paradise and good for spotting wildlife if you are lucky. Only a few miles away - follow the road out of Boat of Garten towards Nethy Bridge and turn right where signposted. There is a small car park next to the forest where you can do the Two Loch Trail. It is also a nice place for children to have a paddle on a warm summer's day. There is also the RSPB centre nearby which has focused on the ospreys (although there has been no osprey activity on the nest this year and the centre has not opened following the lockdown). Check for updated information: https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-garten/
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Loch Garten
Loch Garten and the nearby Loch Mallachie is a perfect place for a walk or cycle ride with easy trails suitable for most as well as longer trails for those who require more of a challenge. A photographer's paradise and good for spotting wildlife if you are lucky. Only a few miles away - follow the road out of Boat of Garten towards Nethy Bridge and turn right where signposted. There is a small car park next to the forest where you can do the Two Loch Trail. It is also a nice place for children to have a paddle on a warm summer's day. There is also the RSPB centre nearby which has focused on the ospreys (although there has been no osprey activity on the nest this year and the centre has not opened following the lockdown). Check for updated information: https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-garten/
Local history
This is an incredible open-air museum with many relocated and replica buildings from different periods of Highland history. It is open Wednesday - Sunday (closed in winter) and free to enter (donations welcomed) but booking necessary: https://www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum/. A most interesting and enjoyable day out for all ages.
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Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdThis is an incredible open-air museum with many relocated and replica buildings from different periods of Highland history. It is open Wednesday - Sunday (closed in winter) and free to enter (donations welcomed) but booking necessary: https://www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum/. A most interesting and enjoyable day out for all ages.
Young and old will enjoy travelling back in time on the Strathspey Steam Railway which runs between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill. A great experience with stunning views. You can also eat lunch on board on some services and there are usually special events at certain times of year such as Halloween and Christmas. Advance booking recommended. Full details about services can be found here: https://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk. (If you don't go on the train it's worth looking at the Boat of Garten platform and 1930's style waiting room).
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Strathspey Railway
Dalfaber RoadYoung and old will enjoy travelling back in time on the Strathspey Steam Railway which runs between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill. A great experience with stunning views. You can also eat lunch on board on some services and there are usually special events at certain times of year such as Halloween and Christmas. Advance booking recommended. Full details about services can be found here: https://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk. (If you don't go on the train it's worth looking at the Boat of Garten platform and 1930's style waiting room).
Beautiful castle and grounds to look around.
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Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Beautiful castle and grounds to look around.
City/town information
Boat of Garten is an ideally located peaceful village in the heart of the Cairngorms. As well as being a great place to relax and wander through the local woods, the Milton Loch and along the River Spey, it also has many amenities including restaurants, a community hall, gallery, play park, community garden, golf club, bike shop, post office shop and a railway station at which you can travel along the scenic Strathspey railway by steam train. Just outside Boat of Garten is Abernethy forest with Loch Garten, Loch Mallachie and the RSPB centre which has focused on the Ospreys. It is an ideal place to stay to explore the beautiful Cairngorms, whilst being close to village amenities and only a few miles from the larger towns of Aviemore and Grantown for larger shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, take-aways etc. For more information about Boat of Garten and surrounding area see: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/boat-of-garten-p236911
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Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten is an ideally located peaceful village in the heart of the Cairngorms. As well as being a great place to relax and wander through the local woods, the Milton Loch and along the River Spey, it also has many amenities including restaurants, a community hall, gallery, play park, community garden, golf club, bike shop, post office shop and a railway station at which you can travel along the scenic Strathspey railway by steam train. Just outside Boat of Garten is Abernethy forest with Loch Garten, Loch Mallachie and the RSPB centre which has focused on the Ospreys. It is an ideal place to stay to explore the beautiful Cairngorms, whilst being close to village amenities and only a few miles from the larger towns of Aviemore and Grantown for larger shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, take-aways etc. For more information about Boat of Garten and surrounding area see: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/boat-of-garten-p236911
Food scene
Anderson's restaurant is only next door so it is super convenient and the food is top quality. It is very popular so you need to book well in advance: https://andersonsrestaurant.co.uk/. They also have a pizza take-away service on the weekend.
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Andersons Restaurant
Deshar RoadAnderson's restaurant is only next door so it is super convenient and the food is top quality. It is very popular so you need to book well in advance: https://andersonsrestaurant.co.uk/. They also have a pizza take-away service on the weekend.
The Boat hotel has a bar and restaurant that is open to non-residents. You can go there for a meal or just for drinks. There are seats outside or socially distanced seating indoors with table service. Booking may be necessary. Check their website.
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The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
Deshar RoadThe Boat hotel has a bar and restaurant that is open to non-residents. You can go there for a meal or just for drinks. There are seats outside or socially distanced seating indoors with table service. Booking may be necessary. Check their website.
The Boat of Garten golf club restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere, lovely views and great food - open to non-members. They have various themed nights. See the golf club Web page for more info. You may need to book.
View Restaurant at JB's
Nethybridge RdThe Boat of Garten golf club restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere, lovely views and great food - open to non-members. They have various themed nights. See the golf club Web page for more info. You may need to book.
High quality, good value traditional British/ Scottish food. Great place for a Sunday lunch.
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Garth Hotel and Restaurant
21 Castle RdHigh quality, good value traditional British/ Scottish food. Great place for a Sunday lunch.
Local history
If you're interested in history, you might like to take a visit especially if you have National Trust membership. The visitor centre is interesting and the 360 degree immersive film of the battle is an experience!
Culloden Battlefield
If you're interested in history, you might like to take a visit especially if you have National Trust membership. The visitor centre is interesting and the 360 degree immersive film of the battle is an experience!
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Highland Folk Museum
You can easily spend a morning or afternoon at the Highland museum as it is a large area to walk around (you could combine a day out with Wildlife Park as not far from there). If you have accessibility issues talk to the staff as it is possible to drive up to the township area rather than walk. No need to book and it is free (donations welcome) but there is a parking charge of £2 per car.
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Landmark Adventure Park
You can spend most of the day here so best to get there early before it gets too busy. You probably need to book in advance. See their website.
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Highland Wildlife Park
Advance booking is currently required: https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk
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Anderson's restaurant
Very popular restaurant so if you would like to eat there book well in advance: https://andersonsrestaurant.co.uk/