Cairngorms National Park: Absolute Essentials

Explore the diverse heritage and landscapes of Scotland’s largest national park. This selection features royal history at Balmoral and Braemar Castles, alongside the well-preserved 18th-century Ruthven Barracks. Discover unique wildlife at the Reindeer Centre and Highland Wildlife Park, or delve into rural history at the open-air Highland Folk Museum. Nature enthusiasts can visit Loch Morlich’s sandy shores and the island ruins of Loch an Eilein. The list also includes world-renowned whisky production at The Glenlivet and Dalwhinnie distilleries, and year-round mountain activities at the Cairngorm Ski Resort.