Aviemore

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Aviemore is based in the Scottish Highlands|Highlands of Scotland, in the area of Badenoch and Strathspey. It's the main base for skiing and other outdoor activities in Cairngorms National Park. The town mushroomed in the 1960s / 70s as winter sports became popular: initial developments were ugly, but these have been replaced by buildings more in keeping with the surroundings. The main part of town is along the loop of old road (now bypassed by the A9) near the train station. There's another straggle of places to stay for a couple of miles along the B-road towards Cairngorm, as far as the village of Coylumbridge.

In October 2022 and the Cairngorm mountain railway suffered weather damage and closed, so access to the ski areas was lost. The company subsequently went bust - see Cairngorms National Park for the latest on this saga. There may be limited re-opening in January 2022, but already the town has lost a large part of its 2018-19 season. In the short term this means lots of availability for lodging and other facilities. Longer term you may want to check if facilities, venues or lodging are still operating.

The TIC is at

• Aviemore iCentre 7 The Parade, Grampian Road, PH22 1RH 57.18910,-3.82920 ☎ +44 1479 810930 Opening from Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00 Open year round, has info on local amenities and lodging booking service.

Travel to Aviemore

Fly to Aviemore

Inverness is the closest airport, with connections across Europe and the UK. Edinburgh is a longer drive but has far more flights and the airport is west of the city so you drive straight out onto M90 then A9 north.

Travel by train to Aviemore

Aviemore Station - An Aghaidh Mhor - panoramio - Rail station

Aviemore is on the main railway line from Edinburgh and Glasgow via Perth and then north to Inverness, with Scotrail trains every hour or two.

Reaching Aviemore from England involves changing in Edinburgh, but there is one direct daytime train from London Kings Cross, via York, Newcastle and Edinburgh, taking 7 hours 30 min.

Nightly except Saturday and the Caledonian Sleeper leaves London Euston around 21:00 to reach Aviemore by 07:45, continuing to Inverness; return timings are similar.

Occasional "Heritage Trains" run up the line through Aviemore, often switching onto the steam-hauled branch line to Boat of Garten.

Travel by Bus

Buses run every hour or so from Edinburgh and Glasgow via Perth, continuing north to Inverness. The main operators are Citylink, Parks of Hamilton and Megabus.

Travel from England involves changing in Edinburgh, but National Express and Megabus have a few through-services.

Change in Inverness for Citylink buses to Ullapool and Skye and thence to the Hebrides.

How to travel to Aviemore by car

• Aviemore is just off the A9 and the primary street north to Inverness.

Travel by bicycle in Aviemore

• The [ National Route 7 passes through Aviemore.

Transportation in Aviemore

Best way to travel in Aviemore by a Taxi

• There are two main taxi companies in Aviemore - Weirs of Aviemore and Geordies.

• Gerry's Aviemore Taxis - ☎ +44 1479 81 2000 (landline), or +44 751 500 1569 (mobile)

Travel by Bus

Useful local bus routes run by Stagecoach Highland are:

• Bus 31 from Aviemore via Coylumbridge and Glenmore to Cairngorm ski area: daily, hourly 07:30-17:30.
• Bus 32 from Carrbridge via Aviemore and Kingussie to Newtonmore: every two hours Monday to Saturday.
• Only one bus a day to Inverness, take the train.

By foot

• There are many official paths around Aviemore including the Aviemore Orbital and walks around the Lochs and the Cairngorm Mountain.

What to See

• Cairngorm Reindeer Centre Glenmore 57.16704,-3.69119 ☎ +44 1479 861228 See reindeer.

• Loch an Eilein and Castle 57.1490,-3.8220 - Loch an Eilein Loch an Eilein - - 294373 - A lake in the Rothiemurchus Forest with a ruined castle on an island. A 7km walk around the lake is described on .uk/cairngorms/loch-an-eilein.shtml Walkhighlands. - }}

Loch Morlich - - 380290 - Loch Morlich

• Loch Morlich Glenmore 57.1626,-3.7127 - Loch Morlich - Loch Morlich - Sandy beaches. A 6km roundtrip is described on .uk/cairngorms/loch-morlich.shtml Walkhighlands. - }} Aviemore Ring Cairn and Stone Circle 57.207483, -3.825217 -

Muslim Travel Tips

Aviemoreriver - White-water rafting at Aviemore

• The Strathspey Railway operates a 10 mile preserved railway and has its southern terminus at the Railway Station at Aviemore. Bikes can be taken for free on the train.
• Hillwalking. Many mountains nearby and the Cairngorms includes 4 out of 5 of Scotland's highest mountains.
• Mountain biking & Quad Biking. Numerous forests nearby, with tracks and paths suitable for off-road cycling and riding, e.g. Rothiemurchus, Glenmore, Glenfeshie.

• Golfing , - There are several golf courses in Aviemore and the Cairngorm area.

• Cairngorm Brewery Company Dalfaber Industrial Estate, PH22 1ST 57.2009,-3.8202 ☎ +44 1479 812222£5 for tour - Brewery established in 2001. Offers tours.

• Skiing and mountaineering at | type=do* Cairngorm Mountain PH22 1RB 57.13372,-3.67028 , ten miles east of Aviemore (currently closed for repairs to the funicular railway and the managing company has gone bust). See Cairngorms National Park for details.

• Glenmore Lodge PH22 1QZ 57.164489,-3.676678 ☎ +44 1479 861256 - Outdoor training centre.

• Whisky distilleries: there are lots of these along the Spey valley towards Grantown-on-Spey. Two that are open to visitors and within a 15 min trip from Aviemore are Speyside at Kingussie and
• Tomatin - IV13 7YT 57.3397,-4.0088 between Aviemore and Inverness ☎ +44 1463 248 144 Tours from £7
• Laggan Wolftrax. A network of purpose built mountain bike trails, as well as a cafe and shop / bike hire. About 35km south west from Aviemore on the A86. See Cairngorms National Park for details.

What to buy in Aviemore

The main shopping point in Aviemore is the local Tesco's. Apart from that the village mainly contains outdoor and sporting equipment shops located on the main street, Grampian Road (with a few exceptions):

• Fat Face , Fashionable outdoor leisure clothing and footwear. Trendy & fairly expensive.

• Bothy Bikes , Located at Inverdruie on the Ski Road to Coylumbridge Great stock of quality bikes, cycle clothes and accessories with local cycle trails right on the doorstep. Repairs and servicing also available. Knowledgeable & friendly staff.

• Nevisport - Outdoor and sporting equipment and clothing.

• Blacks , Camping and outdoor equipment and clothing.

• Mackinnons of Speyside Grampian Road 57.18974,-3.82892 ☎ +44 1479 258008 - Family run butcher shop.

• Sue Ryder Charity Shop - Secondhand clothing charity shop. Sometimes good for bargain skiing/sporting gear. Also good for affordable books.

• Fat Treads , Located at the rear of Myrtlefield Shopping Centre - Quality cycling gear and bikes available as well as a repairs service. Good advice to be had, if a little on the expensive side.

• Ottakars , Book shop with a fairly good range of stock including local OS maps and games.

• Semi-Chem , For toiletries and personal care items.

• G2 Outdoor Unit 3 Plot 10, Dalfaber Industrial Estate, PH22 1ST - ☎ +44 1479 811008 G2 Provide Outdoor Activities such as rafting and gorge walking through summer and a ski school through winter.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Aviemore

Aviemore has lots of affordable & cheerful places to refuel cold hungry skiers and hill-walkers.

• The Cairngorm Hotel - "The Cairn" - Grampian Road 57.18840,-3.83005 opposite train station ☎ +44 1479 810233 Traditional pub/lounge and restaurant. Good range of soft drinks, food is more expensive than normal pub fare but good quality. They also have hotel rooms (from £90 pn), but these are over the café and can be noisy.

• The Old Bridge Inn Dalfaber Road 57.18389,-3.83037 South end of village below main street ☎ +44 1479 811137 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 12:00-00:00, Friday Saturday 12:00-01:00 Traditional pub with open fire in the evenings. Has outdoor seating area facing the river during the summer. Good food & but a bit expensive for your average backpacker.

• The Winking Owl 123 Grampian Road 57.1930,-3.8297 ☎ +44 1479 812368 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 12:00-23:00, Friday Saturday 11:00-01:00; food to 21:30 A bit drouthy, but serves yummy pub grub and has a good atmosphere.

• Skiing Doo 9 Grampian Road 57.19214,-3.82856 near the Post Office - Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 12:00-23:00, Friday Saturday 12:00-00:00 Theme café with old signs, posters, skis and various other items adorning every surface. Grills and Burgers and the garlic Burgers is commended.

• Happy Haggis - Harkai's - 45 Grampian Road 57.18553,-3.82997 just south of train station - Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 15:00-21:00, Friday to Sunday 12:00-21:00 Fish restaurant with connecting chip-shop take away. Good range of fish and good quality food.

Drink

• The Vault Grampian Road 57.19024,-3.82892 north of station, down the stone steps near the public toilet/showers - Opening Hours: Thursday - Saturday 22:30-03:00 Night club with mainly popular chart music however also has an electronic/techno music scene, with the club having various electro nights, with acts such as Cagedbaby and DJ Fergie playing here.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Aviemore

Aviemore - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Aviemore, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Aviemore. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Aviemore and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Aviemore. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Aviemore. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Aviemore: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Aviemore.

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Aviemore, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Aviemore is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Aviemore.

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Ramadan in Aviemore

Ramadan 2025 in Aviemore

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Aviemore is the main lodging centre for the west side of Cairngorms National Park. Lots of small Bed & Breakfasts in and around the village

• Aviemore Youth Hostel - SYHA - 25 Grampian Road PH22 1PR 57.18423,-3.83281 South end of village ☎ +44 1479 810345 Dorm beds from £16, rooms from £41 - Hostel with budget dorms as well as limited private/family rooms. 2 am curfew.

• Old Bridge Bunkhouse Dalfaber Road, PH22 1PU 57.18367|,-3.8304 South end of village below main street ☎ +44 1479 811181 Room only, dorm bed from £23, double from £55 - Hostel, self-catering only but meals available next door at Old Bridge Inn. Dorm sleeps six.

• Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel - SYHA - Glenmore PH22 1QY 57.16797,-3.69431 8 miles east of town on road up Cairngorm ☎ +44 1479 861238 Beds from £17, rooms from £39 - Open February to mid-October.

• Ravenscraig Guest House 141 Grampian Road, PH22 1RP - On main street ☎ +44 1479 810278 Bed & Breakfast double from £90 - Small comfy Bed & Breakfast, all rooms are ensuite with TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

• McKenzies Highland Inn Grampian Road PH22 1RL - ☎ +44 1479 810672 Bed & Breakfast doubles from £60 - Okay 2-star for a short stay, decor is tatty.

• Macdonald Aviemore Resort PH22 1PN - ☎ +44 1479 815100 Bed & Breakfast doubles from £90 - Big boxy 4-star in centre of village. Activity centre opposite but be sceptical about what's available: their website considers "nearby" to include Blenheim in Oxfordshire.

Where to travel next from Aviemore

• Inverness
• Loch Ness

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