If you're considering a winter break but aren't sure what's open, we've compiled a list of activites, resaurants and cafes that are open all year round to ensure you can get up to as much or as little as you like.
You can find a full list of activites by going to ATTRACTIONS as well as finding a full list of bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes at WHERE TO EAT.
A sample of places that are open during winter are listed below;
Craggan Outdoors, Grantown on Spey - Prices from £10. Licensed cafe T: 01479 873283
Archery, Clays, Climbing, Fishing, Golf, Gorge Walking, High Ropes, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Putting, Quad Treks, Raft Building, River Spey Canoeing, Zip Wire - available daily
Ace Adventure - T: 01479 810510
White Water Rafting (Full or ½ day), Canoeing or Kayaking (½ day).
Cairngorm Brewery, Aviemore - T: 01479 812222
FREE Tours, Monday to Friday 10.30am & 2.30pm, Booking advised.
Shop open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
Loch Insh Watersports - T: 01540 651272
Archery from £14.50, Dry Ski Slope with hire from £11, Children’s Play areas & Fishing-rod and reel hire.
The following is a list by day, however, it's best to double check with the venue before going as this list of taken from Visit Aviemore website.
Every Monday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Highland Lady Safari by Landrover, 11am, £20. Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 6.30-7.45pm, £9 T: 01807 510242.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - George Gordon 8.30pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Kenny Nairn on guitar and keyboard, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay 9.30-11.30pm.
Every Tuesday
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 10.30-11.30am, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Ranger Led Safari on Foot, 11am, £8/£4 Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• The Imagination Workshop, Aviemore – After School Workshops to make your own Christmas presents. 4-5pm, £12 per child, (Book all 6 and save £6) T: 01479 812111.
• Craig Maclean Centre, Grantown – Yoga, 6-7pm, £3.50 T: 01479 870281.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Ann Dickson Band, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Folk Singer Davy Holt, 9-11pm.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Quiz Night 9.30-11pm £1pp, Cash Prize, Free Stovies.
Every Wednesday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – 4x4 Off Road Driving, 10am, £95 per session, Min age 17 years with full driving license. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• beallich, Cromdale – Yoga, 1-2pm, £7, Men’s Yoga, 6.15-7.15pm, £7 T: 01807 510242.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 5-7pm.
• Cairngorm Explorer Scouts - For girls/boys aged 14-18, meeting at various locations in Badenoch and Strathspey, 7.30-9pm. Further Details: Jenny T: 01479 872989 or Mark T: 01479 873981.
• Glenmore Lodge Dry Ski Slope – Cairngorm Snowboard Club Snowboard Session, all confident snowboarders welcome, 7-10pm, £2.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Cabaret Evening with Andy Whitham, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Music Quiz Night with Gordy Peters, 10pm followed by Disco.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Paula MacAskill, Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Woodshed Bar in the grounds of Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Keith Mair, 9.30pm.
Every Thursday
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Virtually Famous Youth Drama Group. Open to children across the valley age 10-17. 5:30-7:15pm. £3 entry. T: 07912 054511.
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Music Jam Session, everyone welcome, 9pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - Karaoke 9pm-1am.
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Nigel Dison, Vocalist and Guitar, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore - Graeme Mackay, 9.30-11.30pm.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – DJ, 10.30pm-3am.
Every Friday
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Rothiemurchus Experience by Landrover, 10am, £30. Min age 12 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Free pool all day.
• Boat of Garten Community Hall - Youth Group Ages 11-17 (or P7 and upwards). 7:30pm-10pm. Members £1, Non-members £2. Tel: 07912 054511.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – Cash Bingo, 8pm (Over 18s only).
• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm-11pm.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.
• Academy Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – Live Band or Disco, 9pm-1am (see 6th & 27th for more details).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Capone (Country & 60s/70s), 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Ronnie Douglas, Accordion, 9-11pm.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Erik Spence, 9.30pm – 12am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Live Band, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Saturday
• Carrbridge Hotel – Homecoming Ceilidh and Highland Feast with Fraser McLean and Eric Spence, Highland Dancers, 7pm. Adults £20, Children £10.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco, 8.30pm.
• Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown – Traditional Ceilidh Band, 9-11pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore - DJ or Live Band 9pm – 1am (see 7th & 21st for more details).
• Star Hotel, Kingussie – Ronnie Douglas, Scottish Music, 9-11pm.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie – Brian Casey, Accordion 9-11pm.
• Royal British Legion, Grantown – 7th- Jigsaw, 14th - Shane, 21st - Alfie, 28th - ‘Take Two’, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.
• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Gilly, 9.30pm-12.30am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – Party Night with Gordy Peters, 10.30pm – 3am.
• 2 Hoots Nightclub at the Winking Owl, Aviemore - DJ till 3am.
Every Sunday
• Opposite Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre – Cairngorm Runners long distance social runs, 10am.
• Aviemore Highland Resort – Inflatable Fun Factory. 11am-1.30pm & 2.30-5pm. £5/£3 (not 8th/15th).
• Rothiemurchus Estate – Beginners Pony Treks, 12pm, £23. Min age 8 years. Booking Essential T: 01479 812345.
• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel - Alfie, 8.30pm.
• Café Mambo, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’ 9.30pm-1am.
• The Vault Nightclub, Aviemore – ‘Sunday Sesh’, 9.30pm-1am.
• Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie - Carl Wilson, Accordion and Vocalist, 9-11pm.
• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore - Karaoke with Gordy Peters from 9.30pm.
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