Scotland & The Highlands - Tips ?

skyblueheroes · 06-07-2005, 06:34

I'm off to Scotland on Sat for a week to a place called Carrbridge, which is a couple of miles north of Aviemore and about 15 miles south of Inverness.

Anyone got any ideas for things to do - little gems which we can do whilst up there ?

I've heard about the place a little north of Inverness where the rigs are towed to, and the spot you can see dolphins, plus of course Nessie.

Any others ?

allieyoung666 · 06-07-2005, 07:08

There is lots of distileries, theres the maritime museum at Inverness. If you stop at gretna green on the way there is loads of leaflets near the loos!!!! Theres the locks as well. If you need any info PM me and I send you the stuff as I still have it as we were only there in May!

06-07-2005, 07:13

All around that area is great for sightseeing, check out the funicular railway going up Cairngorm for some great views. Loch Inch is good for watersports. The Rothiemurchus Estate is a vast area of managed country estate, where you can do walking, cycling, fishing etc. There is also a nearby RSPB site with an Osprey nest on view.

Inverness is a nice town for a day shopping & maybe a boat trip - either out to try & see dolphins, or along the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness.

For great fish & chips, go to Grantown on Spey & check out Smithy's.

Of course there is also the distillery tours, the various visitor centres and Aviemore centre, itself, for more 'touristy' stuff.

<edit> thought of a few more things - once you get there, there are quite a lot of places that do activities like quad bike excursions, off road driving, horse riding, clay pidgeon shooting & gliding (if you can afford it). Also there is a steam train that shunts between Aviemore & Boat of Garten (where the osprey centre is) - you can book to have dinner on the train, or even during the day have a 'wee dram' at the bar.

Near Kingussie is the 'Highland Wildlife Park', which is ok, a little bit sparse of things to do, but good chance to see Pine Martens & Wildcats, for example. Also (allegedly) the Grouse which does the Famous Grouse adverts.

skyblueheroes · 06-07-2005, 12:38

Thanks for replies. Looks like we won't be short of things to do !

Nemesis · 06-07-2005, 12:47

Rollin' rollin' rollin' keep them wagons rollin' Rawhide

Tuftus · 06-07-2005, 12:50

Insect repellant is always a wise plan, I got eaten alive by midges last year when I went to Oban...

06-07-2005, 12:58

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Originally Posted by skyblueheroes

Thanks for replies. Looks like we won't be short of things to do !

absolutely, we have stayed in Aviemore on a number of occasions & usually come away with a list of stuff we must do, next time we go.

It depends on your interests, of course, I have a friend who goes there just to pursue his hobby of photography, but there is generally something for everyone.

Hope you have a great time

<edit> Good advice from tuftus about the midges

allieyoung666 · 06-07-2005, 13:00

There is so much to in Scotland, that is why we do keep going back there year after year, it is such an interesting part of the country to visit.

**Chris** · 06-07-2005, 13:02

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Originally Posted by skyblueheroes

I'm off to Scotland on Sat for a week to a place called Carrbridge, which is a couple of miles north of Aviemore and about 15 miles south of Inverness.

Anyone got any ideas for things to do - little gems which we can do whilst up there ?

I've heard about the place a little north of Inverness where the rigs are towed to, and the spot you can see dolphins, plus of course Nessie.

Any others ?

The Landmark Centre: http://www.landmark-centre.co.uk/ is in Carrbridge and is a really good fun day out. It's worth it for the water slide alone (which you go on fully clothed!)
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There is so much to in Scotland, that is why we do keep going back there year after year, it is such an interesting part of the country to visit.

Just a pity about the inhabitants, eh? You strike me as being more than a little hypocritical today Allie.

Raistlin · 06-07-2005, 13:03

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Just a pity about the inhabitants, eh? You strike me as being more than a little hypocritical today Allie.

Without meaning to sound funny or anything - was there really any need to drag an argument from one thread into this one?

allieyoung666 · 06-07-2005, 13:04

I didnt say that I talked to them now did I???

skyblueheroes · 06-07-2005, 13:11

I'm taking my laptop and the hotel is wireless so I might update this thread with info and pictures.

**Russ** · 06-07-2005, 13:11

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Originally Posted by skyblueheroes

Anyone got any ideas for things to do - little gems which we can do whilst up there ?

Tip for you: leg it if you hear dualling banjos

skyblueheroes · 06-07-2005, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Russ D

Tip for you: leg it if you hear dualling banjos

**Chris** · 06-07-2005, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Russ D

Tip for you: leg it if you hear dualling banjos

Or if you're approached by a naked, possibly drunk, camper