Springing into March
Explore the beauty of Cairngorms National Park in spring. Book your accommodation at Avielochan Cottages and enjoy nature, wildlife, and outdoor activities.
While You are on Your Holiday
We want you to enjoy your stay both at Avielochan Cottages and in the Cairngorms National Park as a whole.
The Scoop, in time, will give you all of our local recommendations – from wildlife spotting to hillwalking, from cycling adventures to favourite places to grab a cuppa or indulge in a piece of cake – to help you make the best of your visit to the Scottish Highlands.
Coffee with a view
One of Fiona & Ronald's favourite coffee stops with a fabulous view.
Renovations
Renovations and keeping up to date Having just ordered new carpets for Lochside Cottage and The Croft (from local business MG Carpets & Flooring) I started think about the changes we have made to the cottages over the years. Perhaps I should have held on to the 1970’s turquoise blue…
Best time of year to visit the Cairngorms
So many people ask us: “What is the best time of year to visit the Cairngorms?” and, depending on what you’re looking for from your holiday, the answer can be “Any time of the year!”, which, although true, is not very helpful in helping you plan your visit. So, we…
Our Green Story
Living in a national park it is even more important that we do everything we can to be a business who supports and promotes green tourism. We have been members of the Green Tourism Business Scheme since 2005, and continue to stay up-to-date with their latest guidance and advice for…
5 Ways To Warm Your Cockles
It’s officially the time of year when the weather gets a bit… dreich (for want of a better word). But… we have come up with our top 5 ways to warm your cockles after an outdoor adventure! 1. Enjoy (Probably) the Best Hot Chocolate you’ll ever have at Nethy House…
6 ways to enjoy your holiday in the Cairngorms this Autumn
We’re so lucky to live in an area that is striking in beauty throughout the year, but we think Autumn is particularly special in the Cairngorms National Park. Let us tell you the best ways to see what Badenoch and Strathspey have to offer. By Air Zip through the spectacular…
Avielochan Holidays with Wendy & Tor Södergren
Set in the Cairngorms National Park, and only a few minutes’ drive from Aviemore, a cosy cottage on a hillside is the perfect place to escape to if you crave a hug from everything nature has to offer. Over the past 34 years, Wendy and Tor Södergren have stayed in…
Come awa’ in for a wee dram
Avielochan Cottages are perfectly situated for those who love a dram or two. Within an hour’s drive you can visit many a distillery – from Dalwhinnie and Speyside to Tomatin, from Cardhu to Macallan and the rest of the Malt Whisky Trail offerings… there is an abundance of tastings available…
Self-catering doesn’t mean you have to spend your holiday in the kitchen
Staying in self-catered accommodation doesn’t mean that you have to spend your time cooking every meal, but it does give you the freedom to choose between eating in and eating out. So, here we are sharing some of our top tips for making the most of your trip to the…
At Avielochan – from The Piggy Back and Other Tales of Strathspey
The Piggy Back & Other Tales of Strathspey: At Avielochan First published in 1984, The Piggy Back & Other Tales of Strathspey was written by Ronald’s father, James Grant. Story-telling was an integral part of the traditional way of life in the Scottish Highlands, and, lucky for us, James wrote…
Avielochan Farm – Where it all began…
Avielochan Farm – where it all began… James Grant (Ronald’s father) came to Avielochan around 1905 with his family (he would have been 5 years old). They lived in The Croft Cottage. Reference is made to the cottage in the book James wrote in the 1970s, ‘The Piggy Back &…
