8. Rothiemurchus/Glenmore/Cairngorm

From Aviemore take a detour along the B970 towards Cairn Gorm and you will be able to visit the Rothiemurchus Estate and Glenmore Forest Park (both of which have visitor centres) as well savour the splendour of Loch Morlich (water sports) and Cairn Gorm (perhaps even venturing up to Scotland's highest restauranton the Furnicular Railway, which from around 1300 feet gives a fantastic view of down the valley over Aviemore and many other villages).