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Members on this page offer B&B accommodation in and around:
Aviemore (1) - Kingussie (2)

Please note that double/twin room prices are per person per night based on two persons sharing. To make enquiries or bookings, please contact the proprietor direct via phone, fax or email as detailed on the relevant entry. If you are outside the UK, first dial the appropriate international dialing code for your country (011 from the States for example), then dial 44 and omit the initial 0 of the number given in these pages, before dialing the remaining digits.

Aviemore is a busy little town in Strathspey, the valley of the River Spey, nestled at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Originally just a small village with a station, on the main north-south railway line, Aviemore was enlarged in the 1960s when the Aviemore centre, including a hotel, shops, an ice rink, go-karts and "Santa Claus Land" was built. This has now been rebuilt and brought up-to-date.

Popular for many different activities, Aviemore is probably best known as the first of Scotland's ski-ing centres. With the bulk of Cairngorm itself only a few miles away, from when the first snows fall to when the last disappears, there are skiers thronging the town from dusk to dawn. During daylight hours, they are away up the mountain facing the challenges of The White Lady, The Fiachaill or The Coire na Ciste or relaxing in the Shieling or Ptarmigan restaurants.

All year, weather permitting, the slopes are popular with hikers making their way along paths through the hills or up to the pass of the Lairig Ghru, which goes many miles through the mountains to Deeside. The ski road from Aviemore winds up the mountain through the Queens Forest of Scots pines, past beautiful Loch Morlich, with spectacular views as the road climbs. At the top, the less energetic can take the chairlifts or the newly built funicular railway to reach even higher and see, on a clear day, far-reaching vistas of forests and hills, swathed in bright purple heather in August. Britain's only herd of reindeer is free to roam the slopes up here and there are guided walks to see them.

Not far from Aviemore, is pretty Loch an Eilein, which has a pleasant circular walk around it of just a couple of miles. For the wildlife enthusiasts, a visit to the Wildlife Park seven miles south of Aviemore at Kincraig, is fun. Cars drive through the park, safari style, to view deer, bison, rare breeds of horses and others and there are large enclosures where other animals and birds may be seen including wildcat, otters, lynx and wolves.

South from Aviemore beyond Kincraig is Kingussie, where there is an interesting folk museum. A back road, B970, leads back north to Aviemore passing through Inshriach, home of an alpine plant nursery where gardeners will find a treasure trove of delights including azure gentians, turquoise meconopsis and a host of multi-coloured lewisias. At Loch Insh, is a water sports centre where the adventurous can try their hand at windsurfing.

The River Spey is one of the great salmon rivers of Scotland but the only ones to fish for free are the ospreys, which are occasionally seen swooping down to capture a meal. North of Aviemore off the same back road, B970, is the Loch Garten reserve where ospreys have nested for many years. There is cause for celebration every spring when the pair of birds return after spending the winter in warmer climes. Visitors can watch them from a safe distance from a hide, managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. There are binoculars and telescopes for visitors' use and closed circuit TV relays close-up pictures of the nest and its occupants. Nearby is the quaintly named village of Boat of Garten.

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LYNWILG HOUSE
Marjory & Alan Cleary
Aviemore PH22 1PZ
Tel/Fax: 01479 811685
Email:
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  • 2 double (en suite)
  • 1 twin (en suite)
  • Open Feb - Nov
  • B&B 30 - 35 Pounds Sterling
  • Dinner, B&B 52 - 60 Pounds Sterling
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4 stars
Welcome Host
1920's country house set in four acres of gardens, in a valley surrounded by hills and woodlands, looking towards the Cairngorm mountains. Award winning food and hospitality. Spacious and well appointed rooms. Ideally situated within the Cairngorms National Park.
Private parking Tea/coffee facilities TVs in rooms Garden Lounge Evening meals by arrangement Vegetarian diets catered for Central heating Credit cards accepted Golf nearby Fishing nearby No smoking Hairdryers
Scotland's Best certificate
Dogs by arrangement

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GLENGARRY
Janet & Roger Crawford
East Terrace - Kingussie PH21 1JS
Tel/Fax: 01540 661386
Email:
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  • 1 double (en suite)
  • 1 twin (en suite)
  • 1 double/single (en suite)
  • Open Jan - Dec
  • B&B from 25 Pounds Sterling
  • Dinner, B&B from 38 Pounds Sterling
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4 stars Beautifully situated in its own grounds, this high quality establishment, with an enviable reputation, is ideally suited to the discerning visitor. The perfect base for summer and winter pursuits. Well appointed bedrooms, private off-road parking and a tranquil setting.
Private parking Tea/coffee facilities TVs in rooms Garden Lounge Foreign language spoken Evening meals by arrangement Vegetarian diets catered for Central heating Credit cards accepted Golf nearby Fishing nearby No smoking Hairdryers

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ROWAN HOUSE
Sue Smiter & David Jackson
Homewood - Newtonmore Road - Kingussie PH21 1HD
Tel: 01540 662153
Email:
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  • 1 double (en suite)
  • Suite with 1 double, 1 twin + sitting room (en suite)
  • Open Jan - Dec
  • B&B 22 - 28 Pounds Sterling
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4 stars
Welcome Host
In the Cairngorms National Park and "Monarch of the Glen" country. Hillside location with scenic mountain and Spey Valley views. Unique 3-roomed suite ideal for 1-4 guests. Easy walk to village, restaurants and train station. In "Which?" Good B&B guide.
Private parking Tea/coffee facilities TVs in rooms Lounge Foreign language spoken Central heating Golf nearby Fishing nearby No smoking Child rates and facilities Hairdryers
Dogs accepted by arrangement

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To make enquiries or bookings, please contact the proprietor direct via phone, fax or email as detailed on the relevant entry. If you are outside the UK, first dial the appropriate international dialing code for your country (011 from the States for example), then dial 44 and omit the initial 0 of the number given in these pages, before dialing the remaining digits.

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Key to Symbols:
Private parking Tea/coffee facilities
Vegetarian diets catered for Special diets catered for
TVs in rooms Lounge
Foreign language spoken Basins in rooms
Payphone Evening meals by arrangement
Central heating Garden
Working farm
Golf nearby Fishing nearby
No smoking Child rates and facilities
Wheelchair accessible Hairdryers
Credit cards accepted Ground floor bedrooms
Agents commission given Four poster bed

Please note that all details of establishments are as provided by the proprietors
who are solely responsible for the standards of their establishments
and for the accuracy of information displayed on this web site concerning them.

November 2004
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