Local Guidebook

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Local Guidebook

Sightseeing

Tomatin is to be found half way between Inverness and Aviemore. There are some great walks, some of which can be found on the estate map. Tomatin has its own famous distillery which offers tours and tasting. Please note that booking in advance is essential.https://www.tomatin.com The village website is https://thestrathdearn.org
Tomatin
Tomatin is to be found half way between Inverness and Aviemore. There are some great walks, some of which can be found on the estate map. Tomatin has its own famous distillery which offers tours and tasting. Please note that booking in advance is essential.https://www.tomatin.com The village website is https://thestrathdearn.org
Aviemore is at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park with great walking, views and attractions.
Aviemore Centre
Aviemore is at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park with great walking, views and attractions.
Rthiemurchus has activities for all the family. https://rothiemurchus.net
79 locals recommend
Rothiemurchus
79 locals recommend
Rthiemurchus has activities for all the family. https://rothiemurchus.net
Great walking, very scenic
7 locals recommend
Loch an Eilein, Rothiemurchus
7 locals recommend
Great walking, very scenic
Great visit for families
123 locals recommend
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
123 locals recommend
Great visit for families
Educational. Illustrates life in Highlands long ago.
90 locals recommend
Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie Rd
90 locals recommend
Educational. Illustrates life in Highlands long ago.
Children will enjoy.
161 locals recommend
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
B9153
161 locals recommend
Children will enjoy.
Dorres https://thedorresinn.co.uk. Fall of Foyers are a short drive from Dorres and worth a visit. Drumnadrochit is at the far end. There is an interesting museum exploring the history of the monster.
277 locals recommend
Loch Ness
277 locals recommend
Dorres https://thedorresinn.co.uk. Fall of Foyers are a short drive from Dorres and worth a visit. Drumnadrochit is at the far end. There is an interesting museum exploring the history of the monster.
On the west side is Urquhart Castle https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/
191 locals recommend
Urquhart Castle
191 locals recommend
On the west side is Urquhart Castle https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/
Here you can also take a boat tour onto the loch to look for the Loch Ness monster.
21 locals recommend
Drumnadrochit
21 locals recommend
Here you can also take a boat tour onto the loch to look for the Loch Ness monster.

Active fun for children

18 locals recommend
Aviemore Kart Raceway
18 locals recommend
Educational and interactive, for adults and children https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden
259 locals recommend
Culloden Battlefield station
259 locals recommend
Educational and interactive, for adults and children https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/culloden

Food scene

Great pub food
9 locals recommend
Cairn Hotel
Main Road
9 locals recommend
Great pub food
Amazing pizzas https://www.cheeseandtomatinaviemore.com. There is also one in Inverness.
7 locals recommend
Cheese and Tomatin Aviemore
111 Grampian Road
7 locals recommend
Amazing pizzas https://www.cheeseandtomatinaviemore.com. There is also one in Inverness.
Ideal for a special occasion. https://www.rocpoolrestaurant.com
123 locals recommend
Rocpool
1 Ness Walk
123 locals recommend
Ideal for a special occasion. https://www.rocpoolrestaurant.com
Inverness https://mustardseedrestaurant.co.uk
141 locals recommend
The Mustard Seed Restaurant
16 Fraser St
141 locals recommend
Inverness https://mustardseedrestaurant.co.uk