The Funichular

Aviemore is located at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain range, which is home to a railway system that takes you to the top of the mountain and back down. Beautiful views of the highlands can be seen from the top! This was our destination the next day after having a wonderful dinner the night before at Old Bridge Inn to celebrate with friends our 45th wedding anniversary!

Information about the Cairngorm Mountains

The pictures that follow here are views going up the mountain in the funichular and views from the top.

Loch Morlich can be seen from the top of the mountain.

After our views from the top of the Cairngorm Mountains, 

we headed back down and went to Loch Morlich.

Rothiemurchus Forest Estate & Loch an Eilean Castle

After a short walk-around Loch Morlich, we headed over to Rothiemurchus Forest. This is privately owned land, but by UK law, they have to allow the public to visit. There is a beautiful lake (loch) there surrounded by wooded areas and lovely walking paths. Out in the middle of the lake is an island with an ancient castle, Loch an Eilean Castle. (Island in a lake) The friend we were staying with in Aviemore said that as a child she used to swim out to that castle.

Loch an Eilean and Rothiemurchus information

Hmmm....I wonder if I could swim over there!!! 

 

Beautiful - Green - Everywhere you look!! Such a lovely country!!