Cairngorms National Park

Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Scotland, United Kingdom
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

Popular places to visit

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.

Braemar Castle
Cairngorm Ski Resort which includes snow and railway items

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.

CairnGorm Mountain
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Loch Morlich featuring forests, mountains and a river or creek

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 Morlich
Loch an Eilein showing island views, a river or creek and heritage elements

Loch an Eilein

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

Loch an Eilein
Scotland

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.

Butcharts Access Poma

Top Cairngorms National Park Hotel Deals

Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.

Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.

Braemar Scotland
Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
Braemar Lodge Cabins

Braemar Lodge Cabins

2.5 out of 5
6 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Fabulous house with sun-doors and patio - Large mature garden. Mountain views.

Fabulous house with sun-doors and patio - Large mature garden. Mountain views.

Braemar Scotland
Fabulous house with sun-doors and patio - Large mature garden. Mountain views.
Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel

3 out of 5
21 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland
Braemar Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

3 out of 5
Glenmore, Loch Morlich Aviemore Scotland
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

4 out of 5
Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

4 out of 5
Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore Scotland
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort

3 out of 5
Dalfaber Drive Aviemore Scotland
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
The Boat Hotel

The Boat Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Deshar Road Boat of Garten Scotland
The Boat Hotel
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