Avielochan Cottages

25/02/2025

🪧 Finding Avielochan Cottages 🪧

If you’ve ever driven past this sign and wondered where Avielochan is—well, now you know!
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Situated just 2 miles north of Aviemore on the A95, Avielochan Cottages offer an ideal location that combines easy access to Aviemore’s shops, restaurants, and amenities with the escape of the Scottish countryside. Enjoy the best of both worlds—close to vibrant village life yet perfectly positioned for peace and quiet.
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For those arriving by bus, the most convenient stop is at Aviemore Train Station, where a taxi rank is located right next to the bus stop.
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If you’re traveling by train, Aviemore Train Station is the nearest and most accessible option, offering direct connections to major cities.
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For air travellers, Inverness Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive away, making Avielochan Cottages easily reachable from anywhere in the UK or abroad.

01/01/2025

Wishing you all a very happy new year.
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Lang may her lum reek!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄 We hope today brings moments of peace, joy, and lots of togetherness.

Fiona & Ronald

24/12/2024

Sometimes the best gifts can’t be wrapped. A spring or summer stay at Avielochan Cottages is the perfect way to reconnect—with nature, loved ones, or yourself. Surrounded by the beauty of the Cairngorms, it’s a gift of time, space, and memories to treasure.
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Perfect for that last minute gift!!
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Check out our most recent blog for more info:
https://avielochancottages.co.uk/the-perfect-gift-time-to-unwind-in-the-cairngorms/

ESCAPE - RELAX - RECHARGE

16/12/2024

Sometimes the best gifts can’t be wrapped.
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A spring or summer stay at Avielochan Cottages is the perfect way to reconnect—with nature, loved ones, or yourself. Surrounded by the beauty of the Cairngorms, it’s a gift of time, space, and memories to treasure.

Read more in our latest blog post:
🔗 https://avielochancottages.co.uk/the-perfect-gift-time-to-unwind-in-the-cairngorms/

17/11/2024

Delegates at Scottish Agritourism Conference, Perth on Tuesday wearing wellies in support of the in London the same day, protesting about changes to Inheritance Tax relief on farms.

If you are coming to the conference please remember your wellies.

We will be there in spirit. NFU Scotland

Wellies by Liz Cowden Farm Holidays

12/11/2024

Today marks our 40th Wedding Anniversary! We celebrated with a breakfast picnic, early this morning, in the forest near the house!

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21/10/2024

🍂 Bess is loving the autumn vibes around Avielochan! From golden grasses to fiery trees reflected in the loch, it’s a perfect time to explore. You just can’t beat the colours! 🐾

Check out our new blog post: The Magic of Autumn in the Cairngorms
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https://avielochancottages.co.uk/the-magic-of-autumn-in-the-cairngorms/
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03/10/2024

11/08/2024

07/07/2024

Have you ever tried a Breeze ride?
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Fiona joined some friends for a wee cycle recently. The group, led by local Breeze leader, Annie, met at Boat of Garten Community Hall for a circuit up the fire break to “The Yard”, under the railway bridge to Kinchurdy Farm and then turned right along the River Spey to Route 7 cafe in Aviemore. A much-needed bite to eat and refreshing cuppa was had before returning to Boat of Garten along the Speyside Way.
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A great day was had by all - and all on our doorstep!

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Breeze offers fun, free, inclusive led bike rides for women of all abilities across the UK. Breeze is for women, led by women.

Saddle up and enjoy the miles of family-friendly trails in the National Park, designed to enhance your enjoyment, and give nature the space it needs too.

Let's Ride

04/07/2024

🌞 Escape to The Hide! 🌞

Our cosy caravan sits right by the loch at Avielochan - it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Get away from it all, unwind by the water, and take in the stunning mountain views.

We have availability in August, September and October.

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11/06/2024

Why not start your summer holidays in the Cairngorms National Park!!
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It could be your lucky day... we have some last minute availability at Hill View Cottage: 22 June - 8 July.
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Only a few minutes from Aviemore, Avielochan can be your retreat from a busy life, or a holiday packed full of adventure.
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Don't just take our word for it... we have some fantastic reviews on Google and Booking.com.

"Hill View was a lovely cottage - spotless & very cosy. The rooms were large, lots of storage space. Very well equipped kitchen - sharp knives always a joy! The garden was enclosed all the way round & ideal for our dogs to run around - they loved as much as we did! The owner popped in when we arrived to see if all was ok which was nice."
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- Google Review

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Escape | Relax | Recharge

07/05/2024

💜 Help us keep the caper safe! 💜

5 facts about the capercaillie...

1️⃣ They're extremely rare - only 𝟱𝟑𝟐 are left in the UK, and 2% of those live in the Deshar Woods, around Boat of Garten.

2️⃣ They mate in April - gathering at leks where the males perform to attract the females. 🦚

3️⃣ They nest in May - the females nest anywhere on the forest floor - including near paths, and they lay around eight eggs which hatch in late May. 🪺

4️⃣ They fledge in September - the chicks wander the forest floor feeding on insects from May to late August. 🐥

5️⃣ They're easily disturbed and may not mate or may abandon their eggs and chicks leaving them vulnerable to predators and the elements.

Together with the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, the Cairngorms National Park Authority is encouraging birdwatchers, photographers and wildlife guides to Lek It Be, and not to look for capercaillie at this critical time.

Find out more about the Lek It Be campaign at https://lekitbe.scot/

Information provided by the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project and the Cairngorms National Park.

Cairngorms Capercaillie Project Cairngorms National Park

03/04/2024

Eyes to the skies! Or maybe the trees?!
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Cairngorms in spring is a paradise for birdwatchers.
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Grab your binoculars and share your best birdwatching snaps with us!

01/04/2024

Are you ready for ?

Join today's lambing shed hosts Jacksons At Jedburgh at 1pm live on

Enjoy a wee live tour, meet the ewes, their new lambs and other animals on the Jacksons family farm in the Scottish Borders!

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VisitScotland

28/03/2024

We’ve had a dash more of the white stuff, but it doesn’t put the birdies off!
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Up on the hills you might find ptarmigan, while on low ground you can look out for crested t**s, grebe, crossbills and so much more as the weather changes too.
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Escape | Relax | Recharge

20/03/2024

Lace up your boots and hit the trails!

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Outdoor adventures are calling… choose from easy loch-side strolls to challenging mountain hikes.

Where will your next trail lead you? Share your favourite hiking spots with us!