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Last Minute Christmas and New Year Availability in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Hogmanay in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

Hogmanay in Aviemore and the Cairngorms

If you are thinking about coming to the beautiful Aviemore and Cairngorms area for Christmas or New Year but haven’t yet booked accommodation have a look at our last minute list of what is still available: http://www.visitaviemore.com/ChristmasNewYearAvailability.html Demand is high for accommodation at this time so book asap. 

There is loads going on over the festive period to keep you entertained: http://www.visitaviemore.com/december09.html 

A huge dump of snow has been predicted for this weekend so you never know we may be lucky enough to have a white Christmas….at least on the mountains and that bodes well for some great snowsports.  If snow is not your thing then there are so many other brilliant activities to enjoy throughout the area. Have a look at the huge list here: http://www.visitaviemore.com/allactivities.html You can also visit some of Scotland’s top attractions such as the Strathspey Steam Railway, Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Highland Wildlife Park, Rothiemurchus and Alvie Estates.

Have a fantastic Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year!

From all at www.visitaviemore.com

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Loch an Eilein, Rothiemurchus, Aviemore voted Scotland’s No 1 Picnic Spot

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Scotland's No 1 Picnic Spot, Rothiemurchus near Aviemore

Scotland's No 1 Picnic Spot, Rothiemurchus near Aviemore

Loch an Eilein on the Rothiemurchus Estate near Aviemore was voted No 1 Picnic Spot in Scotland in 2008 and a runner up in the UK.  Vote again to help it retain its title in 2009 http://www.welovebread.co.uk/flash Vote by this Friday the 17th April.

There is so much to do at Rothiemurchus - see the full list here: http://www.visitaviemore.com/index.php?id=105&locationname=rothiemurchus&locationname_CONDITION=LIKE&category=&town=

Rothiemurchus Estate also hosts The Outsider Festival this year over the 27th/28th June www.visitaviemore.com/outsiderfestival with headline acts Sharleen Spiteri of Texas and Teenage Fanclub alonside some great comedy acts and an Outrider and Outrunner event.

Another excuse to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park is the Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival. www.visitaviemore.com/walkingfestival Run over the 9th to the 16th May this is a great opportunity to explore the National Park with some guided walks for all abilities as well as a great line up of other activities on offer such as white water rafting, gorge walking, canoeing etc.  This all kicks off on the 9th at the Cairngorm Hotel, the festival’s head quarters in Aviemore at 7.30pm with a piper for the opening ceremony.  The full programme is available here 

www.visitaviemore.com

www.outsiderfestival.co.uk

www.rothiemurchus.net

www.aviemorewalking.com

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The Outsider Festival 2009 announces the line-up this Friday 27th March……

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
The Outsider Festival 2009

The Outsider Festival 2009

 

The Outsider Festival 2009 announces its line up this Friday the 27th March……watch www.visitaviemore.com for details.

On the Saturday there will also be the Outsider Outrunner 12k solo race and Rothie relay race.  On the Sunday the Outrider takes place.  For more details visit http://www.visitaviemore.com/outsiderfestival 

This is a festival with a difference so get you tickets now and if you don’t fancy camping book your accommodation here.

There are loads of fantastic places to stay within walking distance of the festival if you would prefer a comfy bed and a bath each day.  Have a look at all the fantastic activities on offer in the Cairngorms National Park http://www.visitaviemore.com/whattodo .  The Outsider has it all - music, comedy, films, a village atmosphere, and lots of exciting activities too. There is no other festival which offers so much.

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