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Described as “One of the top 20 places to visit in the world” by National Geographic Traveller Magazine, the Cairngorms National Park is the perfect place to escape and reset. From hidden waterfalls and Harry Potter film sets to famous distilleries and endless adventure fuelled activities, your only regret will be that you aren’t staying longer.

Here are our top 10 picks of things to see and do during your stay at The Crossing, but if these activities don’t fill you with excitement, you can check out www.visitcairngorms.com for so many more options, as well as www.walkhighlands.com for the best walks and hikes in the area and www.kingussie.com for food and drink recommendations.

Ruthven Barracks

Ruthven Barracks-Having started your day with a hearty breakfast at The Crossing, head out on a short walk to visit Ruthven Barracks, which offers panoramic views of Kingussie and a fascinating insight into Scottish History.

Highland Wildlife Park

Just a five minute drive from The Crossing, Highland Widlife Park is a gateway to the natural world, where people can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how we harness the unique power of the the RZSS family – our teams, supporters and partners – to save animals from exctinction.

Loch Insh Outdoor Centre

Just a ten minute drive from The Crossing, Loch Insh Outdoor Centre offers a wide range of accommodation and multi-sport activities, focusing on watersports.

G2 Outdoor

Based in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, we’ve been providing awesome outdoor activities in some of Scotland’s best places for over 20 years, from canyoning and rafting to gorge walking and ziplining.

Cairngorm Alpacas

Just a five minute drive from The Crossing, you will find Lochbuie Croft, a family run farm with a twist. This is a fun and engaging experience for all ages, giving you the opportunity to say hello to the animals at the farm and enjoy vast views of the Cairngorms along the way.

Highland Folk Museum

Also five minutes from The Crossing at the start of Newtonmore is The Highland Folk Museum. Delve into the past and discover the real, living Highland Folk Museum. Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Scottish Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil and how they dressed, in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Landmark Adventure Park

Landmark Forest Adventure Park has been voted by TripAdvisor as one of the Top 10 Adventure Parks in the UK! Where else can you walk amongst real-life sized dinosaurs, take the plunge down one of three water coasters, challenge yourself on one of three ropes-courses and get the chance to walk through an amazing tropical hot-house with hundreds of stunningly beautiful butterflies!?

Cairngorm Mountain

Just a short trip from Aviemore, Cairngorm Mountain offers an exciting range of year-round activities and unforgettable family days out.

Cairngorm Quadtreks

Come and Quad bike with us on the magical Alvie Highland estate near Aviemore. Trek along the banks of the River Spey, cross the open heather moorland with stunning 360° Cairngorm mountain views, take on the fun filled water crossing and the winding woodland trails.

Cairngorm Reindeer Herd

The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer found in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. These tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see them. Reindeer are not just for Christmas!