Stroke a friendly white reindeer this winter
Stroke a friendly white reindeer this winter and marvel as these
magnificent animals roam free amidst stunning Highland
landscapes.
Visit the UK's only reindeer herd the Cairngorm mountains, just
six miles from Aviemore. Each of these friendly animals has its own
name and is known by sight to the herders. Try to see Comet, a
large white Christmas Reindeer, who is very friendly and enjoys
hand-feeding!
The Reindeer
House in Glenmore is the meeting place for interested
parties waiting to join guided tours onto the hill. Wall displays
tell visitors more about the reindeer, their natural history, world
distribution and, of course, their association with the famous
Father Christmas.
The Cairngorms National Park is abuzz with all kinds of winter
white wildlife, from ptarmigan and snow bunting to mountain hare
and wildcat. Hop on the funicular railway and look out for these
wild sights as you admire views from Cairngorm plateau to the
Monadh-liath. Stop at the Ptarmagan Restaurant for more scenic
thrills in the UK’s highest restaurant and a warming hot
chocolate.
Visit the Landmark Forest Adventure
Park, just north of Aviemore, and look out for red
squirrels as you explore this fantastic pine forest. With
everything from climbing to forest mazes, this is a fantastic
family day out.
