The busy resort capital of the Cairngorms, Aviemore is the natural base for a trip into the mountains: Cairn Gorm itself, the Rothiemurchus pinewoods and the sandy shore of Loch Morlich are all close by. It sits right on the Highland Main Line, so you can arrive by train from Inverness or Perth, and it’s well stocked with places to eat, sleep and hire gear before you head up.
