Wild Swimming at Loch an Eilein

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A scenic loch within the Rothiemurchus forest, popular for swimming, picnicking, and water sports. It features a 14th-century island castle ruin and is surrounded by ancient Caledonian pine trees. It was famously voted Britain’s Favourite Picnic Spot.

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Newtonmore

A Cairngorms village famous for shinty and the Highland Folk Museum

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