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25/07/2024

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12/07/2024

An Lochan Uaine, aka The Green Loch, aka The Fairy Loch.

The small loch sits in the Cairngorm National Park a short distance from the much larger Loch Morlich.

Locally know as the Green or Fairy Loch, it's said to get its colour from the fairies washing their clothes 🧚 🧚‍♀️

It's a gentle walk through the Caledonian Forest although you can go alot further up into the hill with Bynack Mor a few miles further on.

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12/07/2024

Our youngest male Amur tiger, Aleks, will be leaving the park next week to go to a new home 💙

Make sure to visit him before he heads off as part of the breeding programme for the endangered species 🐯

01/07/2024

30/06/2024

Cairngorm Mountain offers unforgettable experiences and year-round activities at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

20/06/2024

Have you ever seen the tranquil beauty of Loch Morlich in Aviemore,
Highland Scotland? Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, Loch Morlich
offers stunning views and serene waters perfect for a peaceful escape.
🏞️✨ Discover the magic of this hidden gem.

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19/06/2024

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28/05/2024

We were so privileged to host Sue this week who was competing in the Speyside Challenge with 100 miles to walk in 48 hours. She did it in 44 hours non stop. YES NON STOP WALKING right through the night! Very impressive. See the route including a steep walk right up to Tomintoul!!!

26/05/2024

From 2 day Trail Riding skills courses, to enduro training. We are based 10 minutes from Aviemore. Our Centre offers en-suite bedrooms, delicious food, a fully kitted bike workshop, an on-site Bar, drying room, stunning single track and endless trails.All our courses are E-bike friendly!

26/05/2024

The purple heather of the Cairngorms under threatening skies 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿



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26/05/2024

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Beautiful purple heather in the Cairngorms National Park....

26/05/2024

𝟮𝟭 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
1. Scotland has over 790 islands, but only about 130 are inhabited. The largest inhabited island is Lewis and Harris.
2. Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade, established in 1824.
3. Scotland's national animal is the unicorn, symbolizing purity, innocence, and power in Celtic mythology.
4. The shortest scheduled flight in the world is in Scotland. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands lasts just around one minute.
5. Scotland is home to the oldest tree in Europe: A twisted yew tree in Fortingall that is estimated to be between 3,000 and 9,000 years old.
6. Shetland has the highest density of otters in Europe, with around 1,000 otters living in the wild.
7. The raincoat was invented by Charles Macintosh, a Glaswegian, in 1824, revolutionizing outdoor wear with his waterproof fabric.
8. Scotland has its own legal system, separate from England and Wales, with its roots in Roman law and influenced by other legal traditions, including French law.
9. The Encyclopedia Britannica was first produced in Scotland in 1768, in Edinburgh, to be precise.
10. The world’s first color photograph was taken in Scotland: In 1861, James Clerk Maxwell presented a color photograph of a tartan ribbon.
11. Golf originated in Scotland, with the game being played on Musselburgh Links in 1672, which is recognized as the world’s oldest golf course.
12. Scotland’s national dish is haggis, a savory pudding containing sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, encased in the animal's stomach.
13. The first official international football (soccer) match was played in Scotland between Scotland and England in 1872.
14. Scotland has its own currency: Scottish banks issue their own banknotes, which are legal currency throughout the UK, though they might be met with confusion outside Scotland.
15. Edinburgh was named the first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004, recognizing its strong literary heritage.
16. St. Andrew’s Day on November 30th is a national holiday in Scotland, celebrating Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.
17. The Old Course at St. Andrews is considered the "home of golf" and has been played on since the 15th century.
18. Skara Brae on Orkney is older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids, making it one of the oldest agricultural villages in the UK.
19. The largest secondhand bookshop in Scotland, Leakey’s Bookshop in Inverness, is housed in an old church and features a wood-burning stove in the center.
20. The Scots Pine is Scotland’s national tree, symbolic of its ancient Caledonian forests.
21. Scotland is famed for its "right to roam", where people can access most land and inland water for recreation, as long as they do so responsibly under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.