Cairngorm Mountains, Inverness

Advantages: Fantastic Scenery, Plenty To See And Do
Disadvantages: It's A Long Drive To Get There

...One such gem are the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland.... THE LOCATION The Cairngorm Mountains are situated in the North East corner of the Scottish Highlands, lying to the West of Aberdeen and the South of Inverness. Access to this vast area which covers 1,467 square miles can be made from various points, but it is most easily approached from the A9 which runs North of Edinburgh from Perth to Inverness. In September 2003 this whole area of outstanding ...
...DISCOVERING ARTIC BRITAIN The Cairngorm Mountains are at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, although the whole area also takes in the Spey Valley with its unique ancient Woodlands and the River Spey itself, which is famous for its Salmon. The Cairngorm Mountains are the UK's largest area of Artic landscape and contain Britain's second highest Mountain, Ben Macdui, which rises 4,286 feet above sea level. This Mountain range also contains ... Read review

Advantages: Breathtaking scenery. Excellent value for money.
Disadvantages: Not a lot!

.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Directions Main A9 towards Aviemore, then the B9152. Going into the village from the south, take the first turn right (B970) and then simply drive to the end of the road. (about 10 miles) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1RB Tel: 01479 861 336 Fax: 01479 861 207 Website: www.CairnGormMountain.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prices Adult £8.00 Child (under 16) £5.00 Senior (over 65) £6.50 Student (ID required) £6.50 Family (2 adults, 3 kids) £22.00 Family (1 adult, 2 kids) £16.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Train Times May to October First train up at 10.00Am last train up at 4.30PM Last train down at 5.15PM Trains run approximately every 15 minutes. Special trains for Ceilidh Nights and Sunset Dining. November to April Trains run on demand... Read review

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Advantages: Charming, facilities, good quality goods, scenery
Disadvantages: Weather

...information for you!) The attractions within the park include the stunning Cairngorm Mountains containing some of the highest peaks in Scotland, the ancient pine forests of Abernethy, the Rothiemurchus estate, rare wild life & native birds. You would never be short of ideas up here; popular activities include skiing, downhill Alpine skiing, snowboarding, gliding, mountain biking, fishing, pony trekking, nostalgic steam train trips & tasting the local whisky. Almost in the middle of all this is the small village of Tomintoul with its modest population of 544. Its one of the highest villages in the Highlands of Scotland at 1165 feet above sea level (350m). It is surrounded by the mountain ranges of Cromdales, Ladder Hills & the Cairngorms. It is situated approximately half way between Inverness & Aberdeen & not that far from Aviemore. Being... Read review

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