Jack Drakes Alpine Nursery
the Potting Shed serves cakes baked on site using their own free range eggs.
Voted on of the top 10 cake shops in the UK by the Observer's Good Food Guide.
Caffe Bleu in Aviemore has WiFi broadband access for those who need to be contactable away from Heatherdene
Glenmore Coffee Shop is adjacent to walks and woodland by Loch Morlich and has a dry ski slope as well as being a specialist sledge retailer. There is a feeding area for birds and wildlife.
Grannie Clooties Dumplings at the Heather Centre has a variety of shopping opportunities not found at your average Garden Centre.
Fine Dining
Carrbridge
Fairwinds and Dalrachney are both 4* hotels
The Muckrach Hotel requires a short drive.
The list below should give plenty of options come rain or shine
General Information and more links
Golf is popular in the area and the following clubs welcome visitors
Grantown
Boat of Garten
Spey Valley Championship Course
Walking and Climbing in the Cairngorms is the essence of the area. With Scotland's second highest mountain Ben MacDui and the wilderness of the mountain plateaus and breathtaking vistas the effort is worthwhile.
For those looking for an indoor climbing experience visit
Mountain Biking and Cycle Hire
Mountain Bikes can be hired at the Slochd near Carrbridge or Bothy Bikes at Rothiemurchus. Information on local routes can be found on the Carrbridge website. Alternatively you may be interested in a trip to the renowned Wolf Trax
Carrbridge Trekking Centre offers Horse Riding and trekking options
For a spectacular view of the Cairngorms from the air
Fishing for Salmon or Trout
Cairn Hotel Carrbridge
a family run hotel and the local pub and restuarant serving locally sourced food and cooked to order.
For those looking for log fires in the winter and a sunny terrace in the summer.
Good Food CAMRA Real Ale Pub of the Year 2011 and a Highland Welcome