Local InformationIf you are planning a visit to the Scottish highlands why not spend a few days in the picturesque highland village of Carrbridge. The village can be found nestling in the very heart of the highlands in Badenoch and Strathspey, 'Monarch of the Glen Country' seven miles north of Aviemore in the Carngorms National Park. Here the combination of spectacular scenery, outdoor activities and a whole host of tourist attractions including 'Landmark Forest Heritage Park, the Pony Trekking Centre,The famous old bridge, built in 1717 which is featured in many of the guide books about the Scottish highlands, plus woodland and riverside walks and mountain biking routes, provide the perfect backdrop for a truely memourableholiday in summer or winter. A short drive away are attractions such as the 'Cairngorm Funicular Railway' The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre, The Sled Dog Centre, The highland Wildlife Park plus lots more. Carrbridge is also well known as the original Scottish Ski village and home of Scottish Skiing as it was here that the pioneering Austrian instructor Karl Fuchs founded what was Scotlands first professional Ski school. Carrbridge is also home to 'The Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championships' 'The World Porridge Making Championships' and 'Carrbridge Live' a weeklong festival of music. For more detailed information about Carrbridge and the local area please visit the Carrbridge Village Website |
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