Some key Aviemore attractions

Opened in 2001, the Aviemore funicular railway offers the visitor the unique chance to discover the CairnGorm's ancient glacial landscape. It runs for two kilometres through the ski area and rises 460 metres to the mountain's Ptarmigan Top Station just below the summit. In winter the primary aim is to improve service for skiers, while in summer the train delivers the visitor to the panoramic viewing areas and great restaurant. If you get the train up (summer) you must get it back down.

Travel in style through Monarch-of-the-Glen country on the original Highland Railway  for the 20-mile round trip from Aviemore and Boat of Garten to 'Glenbogle Station' in Broomhill. For something that little bit special, book the Strathspey Highlander and dine as the sun dips behind the mountains.

At 1244 metres (4081 feet), CairnGorm is Scotland's sixth highest peak. Though it has given its name to the range and the park, it is not the highest mountain here, nor should the park really be named after it. The range is properly known as Am Monadh Ruadh (The Red Hills). It does boast a number of tourist attractions, however. The viewing terrace, camera obscura and mountain exhibitions are all must sees, and there are guided walks across the summit in summer where you might spot the reindeer herd. It also claims the UK's highest railway.

The Cairngorm Sleddog Adventure Centre in Aviemore is the only working dog centre in the UK and offers a range of activities for all the family, from kennel and museum tours to dog trips and safaris. It's even possible to take a two-day tour with an overnight stay before driving your own sled back to the centre.

The Aviemore Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain's only herd of reindeer, found free ranging in the Cairngorm mountains in Aviemore. These extremely tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see them. There is a daily visit to the reindeer, weather permitting, departing from Reindeer House at 11.00 am. There is an additional visit at 2.30 pm during the Summer months. During the Winter months, the visit may be dependent on whether they can find them.