Kids activities in the Aviemore, Cairngorm & Speyside area

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Rheindeers! Now, where was that nose...bah, humbug
You can go with the herder on the hillside and feed the reindeer. The centre has Santa's Bothy.
On B970 six miles east of Aviemore
Open all year but winter restrictions apply
Tel: 01479 861228

Cairngorm Sled-dog adventure Centre. Unique opportunity to experience a sled-dog ride through wonderful scenery. Small museum, video, meet the dos and talk with the Musher. Children's gold panning area.
Rothiemurchus, by Aviemore.
Open Oct to Apl - advance booking necessary
Tel: 01479 872109

Cairngorm Mountain Experience

Cairngorm Mountain Railway
Winter skiing and snowboarding. Equipment hire and tuition available. In the summer take a ride up in the funicular railway and admire the views.
Left past petrol station on outskirts Aviemore going south, follow signs past Loch Morlich
Open: Winter sports Dec-Apl daily - weather permitting
Railway all year
Tel: 01479 861261

Highland Wildlife Park. Kincraig. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then investigate the walk-round area by foot. They have a mass of animals - highland cattle, red deer, bison, pine martens, pole cats, wolves, otters, snowy owl, golden eagle, badger, red fox but to name but a few. Take a look at their web site.

Wolf. Thinks. Do I look all soft and cuddly?
On B9152 seven miles south of Aviemore
Open Apl - Oct
Tel: 01540 651270

Landmark Forest Heritage. Fantastic place for kids and adults. Absolutely not to be missed. Magical forest walks include a walk through the tree tops, very tall viewing tower. Bird and squirrel feeding areas. Indoors Micro World - brilliant even if you're not really into miniature life-forms. Kids activities include water raft and roller-coaster ride - all very green

Landmark Centre - lots of fun!
Parents can sit in the outdoor cafe and have a coffee while keeping a close eye on the kids - thoughtful layout! Lots more for a great family day out.
Carrbridge just off A95 north of Aviemore
Open all year - winter restrictions
Tel: 0800 731 3446

Loch Insh Watersports Centre. With 14 acres of forested land and 700 acres of beautiful Highland Loch to enjoy, there are plenty of activities for everyone

Choose from a terrific range; Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Skiing, Fishing, Rowing, Biking, Archery, Rafting and Walking. Also, three adventure play areas perfect for younger children.

Off B970 seven miles south of Aviemore just off Kincraig
Open- Watersports. Apl - Oct
Restaurant - most of the time (good shop too)
Tel: 01540 651272

Loch Morlich Watersports. Canoeing, sailing etc. Instruction available. Good beach.
Take ski road on south end of Aviemore.
Open: May - Sept
Tel: 01479 861221

Revack Highland Estate. Visitor centre with gardens and trails. Children's play area.
B970 Between Grantown and Nethy Bridge
Open All year
Tel: 01479 872234

Rothiemurchus Guided Walks. Take a walk with a Ranger and learn so much more about the area.
Walking Cairngorms. You can see for miles and miles and...

We also offer guided Landrover Tours with the opportunity to see the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, highland cattle and red deer, as part of an exciting weekly programme of activities for all the family. A wide range or diversity of habitats can be found within Rothiemurchus. Woodlands of different kinds, wet and dry heathland, wetlands, grassland, river, stream and loch all provide a variety of locations where plants and animals can live.
Landrover Tours. If Hamish doesn't hurry up we'll go without him

Landrover Tours. If Hamish doesn't hurry up we'll go without him

And for a wee bit of hell raising take a quad bike
Quads. Don't let the grown-ups catch up

see off road driving
Or a wee bit of fishing
Fishing. You see, they don't all get away...

see fishing

Working Sheepdogs,
Sheepdog. Has anybody seen my sheep?

Kincraig. Highland shepherd's sheepdog demos, sheep sharing, duck demo (did you say ducks? - aye!) collie and pups.
Open: May - Nov
Tel: 01540 651310