Local Activities
Newtonmore Riding Centre
The Best Value and the Most "Fun" Riding Centre in the Area
Their rides, lessons and holidays will appeal to those who want to spend more time around horses and ponies and gain experience from helping out at a busy riding centre. It is a fully approved centre and have excellent staff ready to make you welcome, so you feel part of the team from the minute you arrive. Best known for their Highland Ponies but have a good selection of all sizes of equines.
The scenery and wildlife will astound most visitors. It has direct access to wild country only 100m from the centre with Wild Goats and Red and Roe Deer right on the doorstep. Rides are suitable from absolute beginners to those wishing to do Trail Rides in true Rough Highland Country.
The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre Offers a Wide Range of Activities for the Whole Family
It is open all year round and although snow is great it's not essential for their dogs to run. Meet 30 sleddogs from all over the world, then enjoy hearing about the sport, history & training. A unique opportunity to experience the awesome thrill and power of a top class sleddog team in training for European events & Mountain expeditions. As much hands on with the dogs as you want before you sit in comfort on a Sleddog buggy where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains.
Rothiemurchus Estate
Rothiemurchus is a Special Place at the Heart of the Cairngorms National Park
It offers a warm welcome, stunning scenery and outdoor activities for individuals, families, groups and corporate parties to enjoy.
A living Highland Estate which presents a unique blend of stunning landscapes, exciting outdoor activities, and locally sourced Scottish crafts and foods.
You may choose simply to walk or cycle around their carefully maintained paths, taking in the spectacular scenery. Or perhaps you would like to take part in some of the many outdoor activities they offer; from clay shooting, fishing, quad bike trekking, pony hacking and off-road driving, to archery, wildlife watching and canoeing.
If however you would like to know more about the natural environment of this beautiful place, then you would appreciate the invaluable advice available from one of our friendly Rothiemurchus Rangers - one of Britain's most expert Countryside Ranger Services.
Do food and gifts enliven you? If so then you will be overjoyed with our enticing farm and gift shops brimming with Scottish crafts and locally sourced produce.
