
Ballater
Wood and Wool
A selection of handcrafted and unique home decor including furniture, ceramics, textiles, pictures and paintings. Please come in for a browse.
With both charming, independent retailers and bigger retail outlets, whether you’re looking to treat yourself or someone else, you’ll find the perfect present…
Towns and villages have a wealth of unique, independent shops selling all manner of local, high quality goods, such as fine malts, crafts, sweets, jewellery and artwork. To complement these are the larger retail outlets offering a wide choice of quality local and mainstream labels.
Explore Cairngorm Mountain with a guided walk by one of our experienced guides. Experience an incredible half day walk to
A selection of handcrafted and unique home decor including furniture, ceramics, textiles, pictures and paintings. Please come in for a browse.
Snowsports School for all ages, with hire and equipment open daily during the wintertime.
Selling selection of items made from stag antler and cow horn. Everythingfrom cheese knives to drinking horns to chandeliers. Come
Explore our convenient on-site shop, your one-stop destination for emergency supplies and essential items during your Highland getaway. Discover an
Inspired by the beauty found in the understated, our collections of leather handbags are made to last a lifetime and
Neighbouring Balmoral Castle, Royal Lochnagar is the perfect place to discover how Scotch Whisky is made. Watch as our team
Charity Shop selling quality second-hand Bric-a-Brac, furniture, clothing/shoes, soft furnishings and more. Changing Space/facilities also available along with a public toilet.
Historic Country Lodge fantastic for groups, functions, weddings and corporate entertaining.
Cairngorm Mountain Bike Park is a newly purpose built activity opened in 2023 located a short drive from Aviemore at
Family run Fishmonger providing Aviemore and the Highlands fine quality fish, shellfish and crustaceans. Our staff have a
The Loch Garten Osprey Centre shop stocks gifts, books, bird and wildlife-care, binoculars, telescopes, hot drinks, sandwiches, snacks and ice-creams.
Cairngorm Brewery was founded in 2001 based in Aviemore at the north end of the village. Now a 20 barrel
Chapel House Arts, 100 High Street, Kingussie is one of the areas newest galleries. We show a selection of fine
Stagecoach North Scotland offer a range of bus services around the Speyside, Aviemore and Deeside areas.
Aviemore Bikes (known to most as Mikes Bikes Aviemore) was established over 14 years ago, we are a family run
Foot Forte Podiatry – Expert Foot Care in the Cairngorms At Foot Forte Podiatry, we specialise in diagnosing and treating a
Specialist bike shop with rental and guiding. Great for local trailmaps, outdoor clothing, gifts.
Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer set within the adventurous landscape of The Cairngorms, just outside the town
Selection of Artisan & Farmhouse Cheese, chutney, condiments, fresh bread & baking.
Bike Hire, Bike Guiding and generally outdoor advice on what is on outdoors around Ballater. Trail info, events,
At H M Sheridan beef is purchased from local farms and matured for twenty one days, giving it superb flavour.
Cairngorm Brewery was founded in 2001 based in Aviemore at the north end of the village. Now a 20 barrel
Whether you are on holiday or simply enjoying a day trip from your own home, this treasure trove is well
The Wild Flour Cafe on Main Street in Newtonmore is a gem of a place offering a selection of
Bruce of Ballater Antiques is a treasure trove of Antiques, Collectables and Vintage Items. The shop is packed with all sorts
The Speyside Centre is a family run Visitor Centre where visitors can enjoy the following ; A Restaurant
Castle & Gardens – open until 30 September 2019.
Ours is a family run business situated in Braemar, Royal Deeside. Our kilts, trews, plaids, jackets, sashes etc are
Glenmore Shop stocks everything you could possibly need for a weekend away by the beach or in the snow. Also
Established in 1965, Tomintoul Distillery is located near to the village of Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands of
The Bookmark is a small, independent bookshop located on the high street of Grantown-on-Spey.
Artisan producer of traditional hand-made cheese using original Scottish farmhouse recipes.
We hand make luxury chocolates in our tiny shop at the heart of the National Park, inspired by the beautiful landscapes
Charity Shop selling quality second-hand books, CDs, DVDs and LPs. Tourist Information within.
The Braemar Highland Games Centre explores a living tradition, the Highland games, focusing on the world-famous Braemar Gathering and its
Discover the magnificent trails that the Cairngorm National Park has to offer by electric bike a whole lot quicker. Connecting
Charity Shop selling quality second-hand clothing, bags/handbags, shoes, jewellery, gifts, children’s toys, games and more.
Enjoy our 18 seater cafe offering tea, coffee and cakes and a huge selection of Scottish gifts, clothing and unique
Mountain Cafe Aviemore has changed! We have gone mobile and have adapted to the impact of Covid-19 by reinventing ourselves
Highland Emporium in the centre of Braemar. Large selection of jewellery including Celtic Designs, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Heather Gems.
The Mountain Tubing Slides are great fun for families and one of our most popular things to do at Cairngorm
Are you are looking for a special gift or cards, or just something to make someone smile? We have a
Bike shop specialising in mountain bikes, adventure touring and e-bikes. Electric Mountain Bike Hire and Cycle Repairs Family run business,
Visit Cairngorm Mountain for some sightseeing and pop into The Mountain Shop for some retail therapy. Located at ground level the
Situated in the heart of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, Spey Valley Shopping is a luxury department store set
Rothiemurchus Farm Shop – we love food and are passionate about sustainability, ethical farming and low food miles. Superb quality,
Tiso Aviemore Outdoor Experience – Now Open! Aviemore’s one-stop-shop for Outdoor clothing, footwear, camping, cycling, skiing, watersports & climbing
The Cairngorm mountain railway unique to Scotland is now fully open. The railway takes customers up a scenic journey to
The Spey Bank Studio is an art gallery and shop in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey. Run by popular Cairngorms artist Angus
The Butterworth Gallery is a Scottish fine art online gallery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Showcasing a wide range of Scottish original
This is a popular request from visitors, who often want to buy a souvenir locally produced here. And there are so many options!
Like a bottle of local whisky or gin, for example. Some bottles, in themselves, are treasures to keep, such as those from Kinrara Distillery which are adorned with artwork, too, or a handcrafted sporran from Lamont Sporrans in Braemar.
Remember that many of the local attractions – like art galleries, museums, castles, the Speyside Centre and Landmark Forest Adventure Park – have their own shops on site full of Cairngorms-unique gifts.
For cheese lovers, there’s the Cheese Neuk in Kingussie, for sweet lovers Mr Simms in Aviemore and for fish there’s Pro fish, also in Aviemore. If it’s unique Scottish jewellery you’re after, The Highlander in Braemar is definitely worth a visit. Ballater is home to H.M Sheridan, an award winning specialist butcher which holds the Royal Warrant.
For a huge array under one roof, Rothiemurchus Farm Shop sells all types of local produce including meats, fish and alcohol but also sweet treats, tea, oatcakes, condiments, jewellery, homeware and a card to accompany your perfect gift!
Spey Valley Shopping at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, too, has a large range of different gifts, many locally sourced, with a clothing range as well.
It depends what you’re wanting to buy. If you are after outdoor gear, then Aviemore is your best bet with its huge range of specialist shops and expert staff. However, if you’re after gifts then the towns and villages throughout the Park boast a wealth of small independent retailers offering Scottish, and often local, goods.
Yes! There are many fantastic local retailers often selling Scottish, and local, goods. Throughout the year there are also market stall events where independent retailers gather to sell their goods, such as Christmas markets (check the event listings for details).
Yes! There are many places to buy traditional Scottish gifts such as whisky, gin, local produce (such as venison, cheese and salmon produced in the Cairngorms), tartan (Lamont Sporrans in Braemar has an excellent reputation) and landscape art work by a local artist or photographer. Check out our listings for plenty of inspiration.
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