AVIEMORE
Bairdstravel took the train through the Cairngorms to get to the highland town of Aviemore.
Mountains, known for their skiing in winter and hiking in summer.Aviemore, a year-round resort on the Spey, was opened in 1966 in the heart of the Highlands, at the foot of the historic rock of Craigellachie. Visitors flock here for its accessibility to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Highlands, especially the Cairngorm
Stayed at Alt-na-Craig Hotel NOW CLOSED DOWN
Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway transports visitors to the Ptarmigan Top Station, nestled just below the summit of Cairn Gorm. The Top station offers spectacular views from the terrace, the Shop at the Top, panoramic Ptarmigan restaurant and a mountain exhibition. The railway provides an opportunity for all ages and abilities to enjoy the CairnGorm Mountain experience in safety and comfort. The journey to the top takes approximately 8 minutes, and train times are every 15 or 20 minutes, depending on the season.
open all year round, except on Christmas Day and during our annual maintenance programme (usually mid-November).
Spring/Summer/Autumn - trains run every 15, or 20 minutes daily
First train up 10.00am (10.20am on Wednesdays)
Last train up 4.20pm
Last train down 5.00pm
(times vary throughout the seasons)
Aviemore, Scotland
Updated 10 February 2012 08:20
Fair | -1°C | High: 4°C
Low: 1°C
Wind: 0 kph
Humidity: 100%
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Below is photo of Stevie in Aviemore this year
As you can see the Scottish weather can be extreme.
You should always be prepared for very bad conditions.
Stevie Aviemore 2007
