Aviemore
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Aviemore is a bustling town popular for its proximity to spectacular forest trails, lochs, mountains and snowsports.
Situated in Badenoch and Strathspey, the town sits between the Monadhliath Mountains in the west and the Caledonian pine forests of Rothiemurchus to the east. Two sets of clava cairns nod to the town's Bronze Age origin, but it wasn't until the opening of a critical railway junction in the 19th century that the town began to grow. While the nation has made tracks away from coal-powered travel, steam engines still run on this historic line between Aviemore and Broomhill.
Numerous other areas of interest, such as skiing and conservation, have taken root in Aviemore. In 1961, the town became one of the country's first ski resorts. Now, Aviemore’s population of over 3,000 welcomes more than one million visitors annually – whether that's to hit the slopes of the nearby Cairngorm Mountain or participate in a wide range of year-round indoor and outdoor activities.
The landscape, activities and attractions that appeal to visitors also make this town a popular place to live. Aviemore offers all that you might expect of one of the bigger towns in the region: a choice of supermarkets, gyms and cheery local and outdoor shops, as well as appealing cafes, restaurants and pubs.
With excellent road, rail, and bus connections, Aviemore makes the nature of the Cairngorms National Park more accessible to all. Inverness, with airport links, is just 31 miles north, and Perth, a modern-day rail hub, is 84 miles south.
Aviemore is a bustling town popular for its proximity to spectacular forest trails, lochs, mountains and snowsports.
Situated in Badenoch and Strathspey, the town sits between the Monadhliath Mountains in the west and the Caledonian pine forests of Rothiemurchus to the east. Two sets of clava cairns nod to the town's Bronze Age origin, but it wasn't until the opening of a critical railway junction in the 19th century that the town began to grow. While the nation has made tracks away from coal-powered travel, steam engines still run on this historic line between Aviemore and Broomhill.
Numerous other areas of interest, such as skiing and conservation, have taken root in Aviemore. In 1961, the town became one of the country's first ski resorts. Now, Aviemore’s population of over 3,000 welcomes more than one million visitors annually – whether that's to hit the slopes of the nearby Cairngorm Mountain or participate in a wide range of year-round indoor and outdoor activities.
The landscape, activities and attractions that appeal to visitors also make this town a popular place to live. Aviemore offers all that you might expect of one of the bigger towns in the region: a choice of supermarkets, gyms and cheery local and outdoor shops, as well as appealing cafes, restaurants and pubs.
With excellent road, rail, and bus connections, Aviemore makes the nature of the Cairngorms National Park more accessible to all. Inverness, with airport links, is just 31 miles north, and Perth, a modern-day rail hub, is 84 miles south.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.
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SEPA have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae/cyanobacteria in Loch Morlich.
It is advised not to enter or drink the water anywhere in Loch Morlich, or allow your pets to do so, until further notice. Contact with affected water can be harmful to people and animals.
Please:
- Avoid swimming, paddling, or entering the water.
- Keep dogs and other pets away from the loch and shoreline.
- Do not drink or use the water.
If you or your pet feel unwell after contact with the water, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately. Please follow all posted warning signs and guidance from local authorities.
