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There are plenty of watersport activities available at Loch Insh as well as a dry ski slope. Loch Insh is the nearest loch to where the properties are situated. |
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There are also watersports facilities at Loch Morlich which is at the bottom of the Cairngorm Mountain ski area.
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Cairngorm Mountain is home to the ski slopes in the winter but has become increasingly popular all the year round, especially following the building of the Funicular railway which takes you right to the top. There is a special viewing area on the summit with breathtaking views. |
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Next to Loch Morlich is Glenmore Lodge from where there are many walks and the Reindeer visitor centre. |
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The River Spey offers a wonderful fishing experience for both keen anglers and beginners. Varieties of fish include salmon and trout.
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Situated at Carrbridge the Landmark Centre is a leisure park with Adventureland, Microworld, Treetop Trail, Climbing Pinnacle, Water slides, Aerial challenges, etc.
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| Feshie Bridge. |
Ardverikie Castle, which sits on the shore of Loch Laggan ('Glenbogle' in 'Monarch of the Glen'). |
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| Ruthven Barracks, near Kingussie,
dating from Jacobite times. |
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Kingussie (above), Newtonmore and Grantown offer 18 hole courses, while there are 9 hole courses at Boat of Garten, Nethybridge and Carrbridge. |
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Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore. Find out about Highland life over past centuries. |
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There are several annual Highland Games in the area including Newtonmore shown above. |
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| The Strathspey Steam Railway is open from April to October, and on certain days in the winter and over New Year. Trains run from Aviemore via Boat of Garten to Broomhill (Glen Bogle station in Monarch of the Glen). |
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The RSPB have several reserves in the area. Insh Marshes (above), Loch Garten, Abernethy and Loch Ruthven are homes to many rare species such as harriers, ospreys, capercaillie and Slavonian grebes. |
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There are many low level walks in the area. A popular one is around Loch an Eilein, Rothiemurchus near Aviemore (above): also high level walks for the more adventurous. Activities in Rothiemurchus include wildlife watching, landrover tours, fishing, shooting clays and quad tours. |
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