Cairngorms National Park

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

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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 savour the restaurants and bars.

Cairngorm Ski Resort showing 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.

Reindeers at Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore.

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

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

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 an Eilein

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

Butcharts Access Poma

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

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Braemar Lodge Cabins

6 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland

Braemar Youth Hostel

21 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Aviemore Invernesshire Aviemore Scotland

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Glenmore, Loch Morlich Aviemore Scotland

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore Scotland

High Range Hotel

Grampian Road Aviemore Scotland

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore Scotland

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Dalfaber Drive Aviemore Scotland

Sweeney Aviemore Two

131 Grampian Rd Aviemore Scotland

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