Craigellachie National Nature Reserve

No. 269 of 1,888 in the Cairngorms, No. 76 for views. Nature, 1.3 km from Aviemore.

A national nature reserve on the edge of Aviemore.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/places-visit/nnrs/Craigellachie-national-nature-reserveOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Dalraddy Holiday ParkStay, 6.4 km from AviemoreCamping
High Range Holiday ComplexStay, 1.2 km from AviemoreCamping
Rothiemurchus Camp and CaravanStay, 3.1 km from AviemoreCamping
Aviemore GlampingStay, in AviemoreCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Costain AviemoreFood and pubs
Balavoulinin AviemoreFood and pubs
Miele's Gelatoriain AviemoreFood and pubs
The Coffee Potin AviemoreFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Spey Valley Cinema & Auditoiumin AviemoreRainy day
Aviemore Highlands Resortin AviemoreRainy day
Strathspey Steam Railwayin AviemoreHistory and heritage
Sports Barn6.3 km from AviemoreRainy day

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