Cairngorms; Highest Mountains, Bonnie Lochs & Ancient Forests
Newtonmore, GB
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 8-9 hours
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Private transportation included
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Admission to Highland Folk Museum
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Bottled water and snacks provided
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Expert English-speaking guide
Explore the breathtaking Cairngorms with a private tour, discovering ancient forests, lochs, and Scottish history in the heart of the Highlands.
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Included
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Private transportation -
Bottled water
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Snacks
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Excluded
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Cairngorm mountain railway; adult £22.00, child £12.50 (under 6 free), family £38.00 - £55.00
Explore the breathtaking Cairngorms with a private tour, discovering ancient forests, lochs, and Scottish history in the heart of the Highlands.
Highlights
- Panoramic views from UK's highest restaurant
- Discover the history and heritage of The Scottish Highlands
- Visit the Cairngorm ski area and UK's highest mountain railway
- Explore the indigenous Caledonian Pine Forest
- Enjoy an invigorating dram at Tomatin or Cairn Distillery
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Cairngorms National Park
Magnificent views of some of Scotland's highest mountains with the opportunity to travel up the Cairngorm Mountain Railway. We will be travelling through the National Park throughout the day
Highland Folk Museum
Step back in time and experience life in the Highlands from 1700s to the 1950s. We have over 35 historical buildings onsite for you to explore and discover how people in the Highlands lived, worked, went to school, enjoyed their leisure time.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Ruthven Barracks
Ruthven Barracks were built by George II’s government in the early 1700s after the failed Jacobite uprising of 1715. The troops stationed there were to maintain law and order and enforce the Disarming Act of 1716. The barracks saw action twice. A 300-strong Jacobite attack failed to take the barracks in 1745, but a more heavily-armed attack the next year forced the barracks’ surrender. The Jacobites rallied here after their defeat at Culloden before conceding.
30 minutes
Loch Morlich
Loch Morlich enjoys one of the finest settings of any loch in the country. It is surrounded by forests and fringed by beaches, with the stunning backdrop of the often snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms.
Cairngorm Mountain
Enjoy a breath-taking trip on Scotland’s only funicular railway, the highest in the UK reaching the Ptarmigan building at over 1,097m above sea level. The 2km funicular railway runs a regular service taking customers to the top of the slopes in around 5 – 8 minutes. Once at the Top Station you can enjoy a unique visitor experience: Ptarmigan Restaurant with panoramic views Cairngorm Gin Bar Viewing terrace 270 degrees immersive exhibition Cairngorm Learning Zone with interactive sandboxes The Shop at the Top serving a wide range of gifts, clothing and local products NB In order to protect the unique plateau all funicular passengers are not permitted to exit the Top Station to go out onto the mountain
90 minutes
Admission Not Included
RSPB Loch Garten Nature Centre
Nestled in Abernethy, the Loch Garten Nature Centre is the perfect spot to experience this amazing forest. Our team are on hand to help with CCTV screens, binoculars and telescopes to help you to get great views. An exhibition, daily talks and family activities ensure there’s something for everyone.
60 minutes
Grantown-on-Spey
The town was founded in 1765 as a planned settlement and was originally called simply Grantown after Sir James Grant.[4] The addition 'on Spey' was added by the burgh council in 1898. The town has several listed 18th and 19th century buildings, including several large hotels and serves as a regional centre for tourism and services in the Strathspey region. The town is twinned with Notre-Dame-de-Monts in the Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France.
30 minutes
Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
The Scottish Highlands. Full of stories, of open arms and warm welcomes. Full of hidden depths and of the love of families spanning generations. Full of what matters. This is our home. This is us. This is our whisky. Each one a memento of a passion and knowledge that only comes from making whisky over several lifetimes. Each one a toast to the very landscape in which we live, to our community bonded by shared purpose and in everything we do. Quite simply, our whiskies reflect us. Always have and always will. Tomatin. To what matters.
60 minutes
Admission Not Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour
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This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers at Invergordon Cruise Port
What our experts say
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Visit the Highland Folk Museum first. -
Try local whisky at Tomatin Distillery.
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Look for ospreys at Loch Garten.
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Bring a camera for stunning views!
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Dress in layers for changing weather.
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