Location: Aviemore
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Things to do in Aviemore, Scotland: The Best Classes & Workshops
Aviemore (/ˌæviˈmɔːr/ ( listen); Scottish Gaelic: An Aghaidh Mhòr "The big [mountain] face") is a town and tourist resort, situated within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland. It is in the Badenoch and Strathspey committee area, within the Highland council area. The town is popular for skiing and other winter sports, and for hill-walking in the Cairngorm Mountains. There are excellent views of the Cairngorms from various places within the town, especially from the railway station. The Aviemore stone circle is located within a residential neighbourhood of the town.
Restaurants in Aviemore
1. Wooden Tom
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Leaving behind the stress and pace of modern living you will learn to get in touch with your inner Viking on this axe throwing course. In the shadow of the Cairngorm mountains you will learn the skills to be confident with throwing various types of axe under the expert guidance of Wooden Tom. Skills learned How to throw axes safely. Adjusting your technique to get more target hits. How to throw single handed and double handed axes.
Reviewed By manoukb536 - Newtonmore, United Kingdom
I have done 2 courses with Wooden Tom and absolutely loved both of them. The first was when I was just getting into woodworking, and it taught me lots, including an immense amount of advice on how to get on from there. When I did my second course I was a bit more practiced, and I found that Wooden Tom tweaks his courses so that both beginners and slightly more advanced people can enjoy the workshop - going away with increased knowledge and skills no matter what their level is! Would 100% recommend, whether you're completely new to woodwork or an expert already. Sure a new perspective can always teach you lots more? Do it!
2. Backcountry Survival
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
BUSHCRAFT & WILDERNESS SKILLS Enjoy a unique experience in the wild and stunning environment of the Scottish Highlands. Backcountry Survival – 57.19’40” °N, -3.82’30” °W – the furthest North Survival school in Britain provides tailored courses and packages in wilderness survival techniques.
Reviewed By ianbB6893ET - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I did the 3 day multi environment survival course at weekend and had an amazing time. The course exceeded exceeded my expectations, I learnt loads and enjoyed every minute. I feel more confident now that I have the knowledge, skills, tools in my rucksack and what resources are around me when I am out going up and down Munros and generally out in the wild. A massive thank you to Derek, Abi and Graham who ran the course. Their knowledge, experience and the great mix of theory and practical examples was perfect. Would highly recommend this course to anyone who spends time outdoors. On top of all this I really enjoyed the 3 days and putting in to practice what I had learnt. I hope I don't need to use some of what I have learnt but if the need arises I know it might save my life or those I am with. Lots of what I learnt I have already used to amend my kit list or cant wait to put into practice on my next trip.
3. Trail Running Scotland
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Scotland is laced with an endless network of world-class trail running terrain with drovers’ roads and stalkers’ paths that have been in use for centuries, forest trails and high mountain journeys. Whether it is a point to point crossing of Scotland or an afternoon exploring the finest local trails we will help you to find the best running and an adventure to suit any level.
4. Aviemore School of Snow Sports
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By SamAlvis
We had a four hour lesson with Nicola which I'd recommend to anyone coming to Cairngorm the first time, not just beginners. Nicola is a wonderful teacher, lovely company but also deeply knowledgeable about the whole area, not just the pistes. She helped us go from total beginners to Cairngorms blue runs in a morning, then had loads of helpful tips for the rest of our week. We also rented gear which was much higher quality than we received from other resorts.
5. Shot 58 Degrees - Day Workshop
A one or two day Red Squirrel Photography workshop that will teach you the basics of how to use your DSLR and allow you to explore the range of pictures that you are able to take! Using a hide in the Heart of the Cairngorms National Park you will almost definitely get a chance to see and take pictures of one of our most beautiful animals in Scotland!
