Winter Wonderland in Aviemore and the Cairngorms
Reindeer, Whisky Tours, and Snowy Mountains! A short break in Aviemore gave me a great insight into the snowy, windswept and unspoiled Scottish Highlands, and I certainly would have stayed longer, if not just to see it in summer too...! Following a brief stopover in atmospheric Edinburgh, Richard and I drove up to Aviemore and passed some absolutely stunning scenery on the way. I couldn't believe how naturally beautiful the sparse landscape was, and how much it resembled parts of Iceland. With swathes of snow gathered on the mountains, and gleaming lochs reflecting the wintry light of day , I wanted to stop to admire the view for most of the way, so we just had to carry on or we would never get there... Cairngorms National Park Home to an enormous range of wildlife including rare wildcat, red squirrells and eagles, this national park is both diverse and vast. There are endless walks and hikes available and the scenery is spectacular. The weath...