Hotels Near Cairngorms National Park
Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in the UK, and one of the best places to see not only the beautiful landscapes of Scotland, but its abundant and diverse wildlife. Some people choose to make a trip to Cairngorms a day trip, driving west from Aberdeen or south from Inverness, but to get the full experience, staying in a hotel close to the park is a must. For photographers, this also gives you a chance to get up early and catch the best light for capturing Scotland’s natural wonders.
Most visitors to the park who stay the night do so in Aviemore, where there are the most hotels as well as shopping and other tourist facilities. But there are great hotels and guesthouses in all the surrounding towns.
Here are a few great hotels that we recommend for stays close to Cairngorms National Park:
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Ard-na-Coille 5 Star Guest HouseNewtonmore, starting around £60 |
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Cairngorm HotelAviemore, starting around £55 |
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Arden HouseKingussie, starting around £75 |
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Check out the location of each hotel and some of the local terrain of the park. For more information, move your mouse over the blue hotel symbols.
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