7. Aviemore

Aviemore is unique. Until the 1960's it was a small railway village, then skiing became popular! The growth of skiing on Cairn Gorm led to Lord Fraser of Allander selecting Aviemore as the location for a new resort centre. There is a wide range of services such as a supermarket, specialist shops, toilets, pubs, restaurants and a tourist information centre. The railway station has been restored to create an impressive terminus for the Strathspey Steam Railway.