The railway at CairnGorm Mountain is an exciting way to see this unique area.

Look out for reindeer and some of Britain’s most famous birds. At the top you can visit the viewing terrace to see a fantastic mountain panorama. During summer our visitor guides are there to answer your questions about the history and legends of the mountain. They can also tell you about the special weather conditions we have, similar to the Arctic Circle, which influences everything that grows, lives, works and plays here. During the summer we have guided walks with experienced Rangers that are great for the family to enjoy together.

At the Base Station we have a mountain garden with examples of all the rare plants that can be found on the mountain. There is also the Camera Obscura which projects onto a table a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. And, from time to time, our play igloo makes an appearance at various locations.

Every Thursday evening in July and August we hold Highland Fling Ceilidh nights in the Ptarmigan Restaurant. These are great fun for all the family with a traditional Highland buffet followed by dancing to a ceilidh band. If you don’t know the dances, we teach them to you.

During winter, there is a lot of fun to be had on the snow, either on skis, snowboard or in the sledge park. We have ski instructors who can teach you all you need to know and equipment hire if you don’t have your own.

We have disabled access to all areas.

CairnGorm Mountain has two places to eat: the Cas Bar in the Day Lodge sells a range of sandwiches, homemade soup, home baking, other light refreshments, hot and cold drinks. Located at the Top Station the Ptarmigan Restaurant is the UK’s highest restaurant. This is a great place to enjoy lunch with a view, a hot drink with home baking, or sample a Speyside malt or Cairngorm ale. A children’s menu is also available.

We have vegetarian and gluten free options available in our restaurants and can cater for special dietary requirements at our ceilidh nights (with prior notice).

At our two shops, The Mountain Shop and Shop at the Top, we have a great selection of books, jewellery, aromatics, candles, clothing, exclusive panoramic mountain prints, sweets, toys, pottery, gemstones, crystals and our own Ptarmigan 15 year old single malt whisky. Our products are unusual, imaginative, local, fairly traded and sustainable.

We have disabled toilets and baby changing facilities available.

We have milk warming facilities in the Ptarmigan restaurant.

To get to CairnGorm Mountain by car from Aviemore (just off the A9), take the B970 and follow the signs to CairnGorm Mountain – it’s about 9 miles. If you cycle up to us, let us know at the ticket office and you will receive a free funicular ticket! Buses from Aviemore to CairnGorm run throughout the day, year round. For bus times visit www.travelinescotland.com.

When you come and visit us at CairnGorm Mountain, don’t forget to bring your wellies or walking boots and waterproof, warm clothes. The weather can be very cold and can change very quickly. If you want to join a guided walk or enjoy one of our ceilidh nights, give us a ring on 01479 861341 or book online. We get very busy, especially during school holidays. Group discounts available Annual Friends ticket benefits include unlimited funicular travel year round and 10% discount in the CairnGorm shops and on additional train tickets. 10% discount if you buy funicular tickets online between 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012.

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