Touring by car? Want to do some outdoor activities?

The Old Minister's House is an ideal base as everything you need to eenjoy this fabulous area is right on the doorstep.

There's so much to see and do in this special area of nature and wonderful scenery, abundant wildlife and some fabulous outdoor activities.

Those who are followers of BBC 1's 'Monarch of the Glen' series, can retrace many of the characters' steps as a lot of the filming is done in this area, especially around beautiful Loch an Eilein. Glenbogle House is only a few miles away and you can even take a steam train ride from Aviemore to Glenbogle Station!

Some other things to see and do:

Highland Wildlife Park
Discover Scotland's wildlife, past and present and encounter fascinating creatures including Capercaillie, Lynx, Wolves and Wildcats. Open all year with Gift Shop and Cafe.

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Britain's only reindeer herd free range mountain habitat walk with a guide among the herd and hand feed them - a real experience.

Speyside Wildlife
Wildlife watching, offering evening visits to Badger watching hides.

Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
Enjoy something really different at the Cairngorm Sleddog Centre where you can take 'no-snow needed' sleddog trips.

For more things to do and site of interest, visit our useful links page.