
Christmas in the Cairngorms is a magical experience. The snow-capped mountains, Caledonian Pine Forests and twinkling lights create a winter wonderland that is perfect for celebrating the festive season. Throughout late November and December you can enjoy a cracking Christmas experience here in the Cairngorms……
Get your loved ones together and enjoy these many magical things to do in the Cairngorms at Christmas time:
- Meet the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
- Travel on the Strathspey Steam Railway’s Santa Express
- Explore the Ancient Forest Twi-lights at Landmark Forest Adventure Park
- Meet the animals at the Highland Wildlife Park
- Ski and Snowboard at Cairngorm Mountain, Glenshee or the Lecht
- Play in the snow (weather permitting)
- Enjoy Festive Torchlight Parades
- Pick up some thoughtful gifts at Christmas Shopping Days
- Winter Launch Party & skating at Aviemore Ice Rink
- Loch side skating at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
- Santa Run in Nethy Bridge
- Star Gazing
- Night Zipping through a floodlit forest
- Walking in a winter wonderland
- Stay in a cosy lodge with friends and family (before or over Christmas)
- Pantomime at Macdonald Aviemore Resort – ‘oh yes you can!’
- Enjoy delicious food & drink
Magical Experiences at Christmas Time
Carrbridge
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Scotland’s favourite adventure park, proudly holds the TripAdvisor Peoples Choice Award 2024! Ready for an adventure like

Aviemore
Cairngorm Mountain – Skiing and Snowboarding
In winter Cairngorm Mountain transforms to Scotlands most popular ski resort including skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and ski touring. The

Kingussie
Highland Wildlife Park
Have an unforgettable day out at Highland Wildlife Park, home of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)! Set in the

Aviemore
Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
The Highlands Hotel is a 4 star traditional hotel for couples and families, with direct access to the leisure facilities
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Blair Atholl
Blair Castle and Gardens
Blair Castle is nestled in the dramatic landscape of Highland Perthshire and has been home to 19 generations of Stewarts

Aviemore
The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Please visit our website for booking and full up-to-date information. Guided Hill Trips – Visit Britain’s only free-ranging herd of

Aviemore
Strathspey Steam Railway
Travel back in time on this Heritage Railway offering relaxing views of the Cairngorms vista and the meandering River Spey

Braemar
Glenshee Ski Centre – Skiing & Snowboarding
Scotland's largest ski area with varied terrain from the invitingly easy to surprisingly steep! 40km's of pistes over 3 valleys

Strathdon
Lecht 2090 Ski Centre
Planning your big day and want something different, then how about getting married at the Lecht. We can cater for

Aviemore
Aviemore Ice Rink
Aviemore Ice Rink Centrally located within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore Ice Rink offers plenty of fun for guests of all
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