The Cairngorms are steeped in traditional and contemporary culture with the area's rich heritage reflected in the spectacular mountain and moorland landscape.

It is also a natural larder providing some of the finest local produce from venison, beef and lamb to trout, salmon and seasonal game. There is a variety of home-grown fruit and vegetables along with herbs, honey, cereal and dairy products while the coast is virtually on the doorstep providing the best of Scottish seafood. The surrounding area is equally well known as being the home to some of the most famous whisky distilleries while the village of Aviemore even has it's own award-winning brewery.

A vast array of produce is readily available in local shops while an ever increasing number of restaurant, hotels and other dining establishments pride themselves on making the best use of the finest home-grown ingredients to create a real Taste of the Cairngorms.

We invite you to follow our Food & Drink Trail to experience for yourself a taste of what the Cairngorms has to offer.

ANDERSON'S RESTAURANT

The creative menu is changed each month and includes daily specials based on whatever local produce is in season. Friendly, informal atmosphere and the best of food & drink. Open for lunch and dinner.
Boat of Garten. Tel 01479 810005

CRAGGAN MILL RESTAURANT & GALLERY

Enjoy the very best of local produce, freshly prepared by an award winning team and served in this picturesque 17th century watermill. Fine dining and great company. Open for lunch and dinner - except Tuesdays.
Grantown-on-Spey. Tel: 01479 872288

THE OLD BRIDGE INN

Contemporary pub food, real ales and malt whiskies served in a traditional inn setting with bags of atmosphere - a haven for locals and travellers alike. Regular live music from Scottish and international acts.
Just off the Ski Road, Aviemore. Open daily - lunch: 12-3; dinner: 6-9 (10 Fri/Sat). Tel: 01479 811137

ROWAN TREE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL

Family run hotel and restaurant with a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Modern Scottish Cuisine created by an Award Winning Team using the freshest local ingredients. Locally brewed ales and over 80 Malts to select from.
Closed to non-residents Mondays
Loch Alvie, by Aviemore. Tel: 01479 810207

MOUNTVIEW HOTEL & RESTAURANT

A menu packed with seasonal produce using the best locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection by a 2AA Rosette award winning chef. Main courses from £9.95. Views of the Cairngorms.
Nethybridge. Tel: 01479 821248

CAIRN HOTEL

Enjoy the country pub atmosphere - log fire, malt whiskies, real ales and seasonal menu using local produce. Great food available lunch and evening.
Main Street, Carrbridge
Tel: 01479 841212

MOUNTAIN CAFE

Award winning cafe serving healthy, wholecome and interesting food using local produce. Delicious breakfasts, superb lunches and fresh home baking with views of the Cairngorms.
Open daily. Grampian Road, Aviemore

THE PTARMIGAN RESTAURANT & CAFE

Ride up the Cairngorm Mountain railway to the highest restaurant in the UK. Locally sourced produce on daily menu as well as home made soups, baking and scones. Spectacular views. Tel: 01479 861261 Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore

THE MOR AT GLENMORE

The Mor restaurant can be found in the beautiful Glenmore Forest Park at the foot of the Cairngorms. Breakfast, lunches with great good, coffee and home baking prepared with skill and served with pleasure.
Open daily from 9am. Glenmore Visitor Centre, Ski Road, Aviemore

AULD ALLIANCE RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS

One of the Highlands' best kept secrets. French restaurant in Victorian Villa serving a mouth watering four course table d'hote using the finest produce available. A wide selection of Malts and Cognacs can be sampled by a heart warming log fire. Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday.
Kingussie. Tel 01540 661 506. Booking essential.

CAIRNGORMS FOOD & DRINK TRAIL • THE UK'S HIGHEST PORRIDGE BREAKFAST
BEER & WHISKY TASTING • WORLD PORRIDGE MAKING CHAMPIONSHIP

Taste of the Cairngorms has been co-ordinated by the organisers of the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship working with local businesses as part of the wider celebration of Scotland's reputation as the Land of Food & Drink.

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