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2 Credits Published by 14 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey Moray PH26 3HG Tel: Designed, produced & distributed on behalf of Cairngorms National Park Authority by Carr-Bridge. Tel: Credits Original National Nature Reserves copy by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Printed on paper from sustainable, managed forests. When you have finished with this brochure please recycle it. Cover photographs Front: Cycling, Gaick Pass Back: Corrie Fee NNR Centre Map Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd Photographs Pete Crane; Scottish Natural Heritage; Andy Rice; Stewart Grant; Colin Leslie, Forestry Commission Scotland; Mike Fletcher; Roy Hill; John Thorne. 2 Craig Meagaidh National Nature Reserve

3 Contents Page Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park 4 How to use this guide 4 Tell Us What You Think 5 Cairngorms on a Shoestring 6 Safety and Equipment Hire 7 Enjoying the Countryside 7 & 9 Access for All 8 Cheap Fares and Concessionary Travel 10 Public Transport Contact Details 12 John Muir Award 14 Using transport to travel around the Park: - Taxis 13 - Buses and trains 1 In Badenoch and Strathspey In Tomintoul, Strathdon and District In Deeside In Angus Glens Using Public transport to travel to the Park: 1 From Aberdeen 15, 49, From Dundee From Edinburgh 18, From Glasgow 19, From Inverness 16, 18-19, 23, 34-35, 41, 49 1 From Perth 15, 18-19, From Stirling 19, Cairngorms National Park Map Cairngorms Independent Hostels 40 SYHA and Access at Hostels Inverness Cycle Bus 41 Cairngorms Farmers Market 43 Art in the Park 44 Walking Festivals in and around the Park 50 Ski Centres 51 Walking and Cycling Routes: 11 Abernethy 21 1 Craigellachie Craig Meagaidh 32 1 Glenmore 33 1 Insh Marshes 38 1 Invereshie & Inshriach Tomintoul, Strathdon & District 45 1 Muir of Dinnet Glen Tanar Corrie Fee Website and Visitor Guide 70 Countryside Rangers 70 Index of Place Names 71 Contents 3

4 Welcome How to Use This Guide Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park Welcome to the Cairngorms Explorer, which brings together all the information you need to get around the Park without a car.whether you re a resident or visitor you can leave the car behind and use another form of transport. You ll not only be helping the environment, but get to enjoy more of the Cairngorms. How to Use This Guide This Explorer guide has been designed to make it easier for you to access and enjoy the Cairngorms National Park by train, bus, cycle, on foot or using mobility aids.we have divided the Park into geographical areas, each identified by a distinct colour band down the page margins throughout the guide. Public transport timetables are given for travel within each area, and for accessing the Park from the main Scottish population centres. For ease of reference, we have included on page 71, a list of the names of all of the towns and villages in the Park, cross-referenced to relevant timetable, KEY TO SYMBOLS USED Buses which may transport bicycles Buses which do not transport bicycles Trains which transport bicycles Trains which do not transport bicycles cycle or walking route information, and to the Park map on pages You are strongly advised to plan your day using more comprehensive guides and maps, available from bookshops and visitor information centres: VICs can also give you more detailed descriptions of the walks in this brochure. AREAS OF THE PARK 1 Badenoch and Strathspey 1 Tomintoul, Strathdon and District 1 Deeside 1 Angus Glens Glenmore Forest Walking route Cycle route c Access for All Hail and ride * * Hail and Ride Bus Services On certain sections of route there are no recognised bus stops. Buses on these route sections will stop and pick up and set down on request at a safe location.the benefits being that passengers can select their most convenient boarding/alighting point. 4

5 Has the Cairngorms Explorer made a Difference to how you travel?? Have you used it to get around the Park? Anything you like, or dislike, about the publication? Any changes or additions you d like to see made? Where else should it be available? Should it be online only? How can we get more people travelling without a car? Please send any comments to johnthorne@cairngorms.co.uk Please state if you re resident or visiting. Tell Us What You Think 5

6 Cairngorms on a Shoestring Cairngorms on a Shoestring It doesn t matter how old you are, how fit you are, or how much you have to spend - the Park is for everyone to enjoy. Many things to see and do are completely free - including walking and wildlife watching - mostly provided by nature. There are over 1000km of waymarked trails in the Cairngorms. Some walks are for all abilities which make them ideal for wheelchair users and also for those pushing buggies, and there are also cycle routes linking different places. Organised camp sites, bunkhouses and hostels provide low-cost accommodation. Search for campsites, hostels and other accommodation on or If you are travelling through wild country, you may choose to wild camp.this means you can camp overnight free of charge, though this brings extra responsibilities (see page 9 for how to do this). The Park Authority also provides free booklets and brochures, including information about what to see and do in EXPLOREYOUR NATIONAL PARK the Cairngorms National Park. Ranger-led activities in the Cairngorms are listed online in the What s On section of Throughout the Park you will find bothies which provide very simple accommodation when walking in wild areas. See Scattered throughout this brochure you ll find walks and activities you can do easily, inexpensively and without a car - saving you some money, and saving the environment too. And for a real taste of Scotland, go to a Highland Games or Show, see On page 10 there are details of discounted fares on buses and trains. Check with operators first if you plan to take a bicycle, see page 12.And before you head out, have a look at the safety advice on page 7. See the Cairngorms on a Shoestring pages on the Cairngorms Visitors website for more info Big Issue Foundation Group at Glenmore

7 Safety Equipment Hire for Groups Safety Tell someone where you re going and when you ll be back Check the weather forecast - see page 9 Wear sensible clothing to fit the walk or activity. Even in summer you may see snow on the hills, so take clothing to keep you warm and dry You ll need food to keep you going, more than usual, something hot in a flask and a rucksack to put it in If you re cycling make sure you have a repair kit and tyre pump Going into the hills? You should be trained with a map and compass as remoter paths and tracks will not be waymarked, and take a first aid kit Inexperienced? Try lower-level walks first - you ll be able to take less equipment and the views are still great How long a walk or cycle route will take depends on you.as a general guide, allow 1 hour to walk 2km or to cycle 10km, longer over rough or high terrain. Loch Morlich Can I hire equipment? In most areas voluntary and community groups can hire equipment and clothing at very reasonable rates. If you are looking for items like camping gear, waterproofs, boots, bikes, canoes, climbing gear and/or instruction, contact your local authority or Outdoor Education Service for more information. If you live in Aberdeenshire - equipment is stored in Inverurie, contact Henry Trotter Tel Mob Aberdeen City - The Council s Outdoor Education Base has a large resource of equipment. The base is at the Summerhill Centre, Lang Stracht, Aberdeen AB15 6JA. outdooreducation@aberdeencity.gov.uk Tel Moray - Outfit Moray hires a variety of outdoor equipment. Walking and camping equipment, canoe and Spey descent outfitting, fleet bike hire with delivery and pick up, watersports equipment including wetsuits are all available at competitive rates. Outfit Moray, 1-5 Pinetree House, Pinefield Cresent, Elgin IV30 6HZ. Tel: Angus - equipment stored in Arbroath contact Gavin Brebner , Brebnerg@angus.gov.uk There are plenty of local businesses supplying equipment too. Try Enjoying the Countryside 7

8 c Access for All The Cairngorms National Park Authority is committed to developing access for all. Locally, many forestry tracks now have graded routes, some of which are wheelchair accessible. Increasingly, local buses are of the low-floor type and all First ScotRail services carry wheelchair ramps (bookable spaces are available). Anyone with special travelling needs should consider contacting the relevant public transport operators shown on page 12 and the sources of transportation advice and information listed below when planning a trip to the Park. Disability Rights Commission: Access for All First ScotRail: Disabled Assistance: Customer Relations: As some stations are unmanned, if you are disabled First ScotRail can provide taxi transport to your nearest accessible station.this must be pre-booked. Phone or see for details. National Express East Coast: Badenoch & Strathspey Transport Company: Tel: or A 7-seater wheelchair accessible vehicle is available for use in the Badenoch & Strathspey area. It has been designed to carry anyone with mobility problems. Badenoch & Strathspey Disability Access Panel: Tel: This publication has been specifically designed for ease of reading. If you do however require large print versions of the timetables that appear in this guide, please contact the local councils. For other queries, please contact the Park Authority. This brochure has been produced to promote travel without a car, providing some sample walks and cycle routes. Maps have been incorporated for illustration only and should not be used for navigational purposes.you are strongly advised to plan your day using more comprehensive guides and maps, available from bookshops and visitor centres. Due to Ordnance Survey licence conditions reproduction of maps is prohibited without the permission of the copyright holders.the representation of features or boundaries in which CNPA or others have an interest does not necessarily imply their true positions. For further information please contact the appropriate authority. 8

9 Enjoying the Countryside What s the Access Code? Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Whether you re in the outdoors or managing the outdoors, the key things are to : take responsibility for your own actions; respect the interests of other people; care for the environment. Find out more by visiting or phoning your local Scottish Natural Heritage office For more information go to: Some FAQs Why take litter home, including food scraps? Litter can harm wildlife. An animal may die from eating your plastic bag. Some food, particularly fruit skins like orange peel, take a very long time to break down and look terrible. Food scraps, even when buried, attract scavenging birds and animals which may then kill more sensitive nesting birds, and can also carry disease. Can I wild camp? This type of camping is lightweight, done in small numbers and only for two or three nights in any one place.you can camp in this way wherever access rights apply, but help to avoid causing problems for local people and land managers by not camping in enclosed fields of crops or farm animals and by keeping well away from buildings, roads or historic structures. Take extra care to avoid disturbing deer stalking or grouse shooting. If you wish to camp close to a house or building, seek the owner s permission. Can my dog go off the lead? Your dog should be kept under proper control. Never let your dog worry or attack livestock. Do not take your dog into fields where there are crops or young livestock. Follow clear paths, such as a core path or a right of way. If you go into a field of farm animals, keep your dog on a short lead or under close control and keep as far as possible from the animals. If cattle react aggressively and move towards you, keep calm, let the dog go and take the shortest, safest route out of the field. What about eating berries and mushrooms? Unless you are Ray Mears, treat all berries and mushrooms as poisonous, some can do you real harm. Should I close that gate? Leave gates how you find them, and follow the advice of signs - they are usually there for your safety or the management of animals and plants. Enjoying the Countryside 9

10 Cheap Fares & Concessionary Travel Cheap Fares & Concessionary Travel For the over 60s and disabled people bus travel is free with a National Entitlement Card, and a senior citizen railcard will give you a third off rail travel.those aged can get a National Entitlement Card from their school or local council office to get a third off buses and trains. Plusbus is an offer than combines your rail ticket with your onward bus fare, see First Scot Rail Rover, go to Family and other discounted bus tickets, try promotions.html For cheap travel: book early; be flexible as to date and time of travel; check out bus, train and any other options; and use online services to check prices and routes, like and Other useful websites: - Information on young people s travel - If your family has a small income and hasn t had a holiday in four years you may get funding for a holiday - Can fund holidays for families with a disabled child - Help for carers that find it hard to get away Traveline Scotland Public transport made personal traveline public transport info Scottish public transport timetable and journey planning information Call Traveline Scotland or visit our website to plan your journey. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year! (Calls cost 10p per minute from BT Landlines. Cost from mobiles or other providers may vary.) 10

11 Wake up to Scotland with the Caledonian Sleeper Train A peaceful and personal overnight travelling experience to Scotland with the Caledonian Sleeper train. As you board the train at London Euston, our friendly hosts will greet you and show you to your cabin. Our air-conditioned twin berth cabins have soft, inviting beds with new, comfy duvets and fresh cotton sheets perfect for that relaxing night s sleep. Enjoy a night cap from the well appointed lounge car whilst the Caledonian Sleeper train speeds you through the night to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness or Fort William. As you wake in the morning, you ll be greeted with a light snack and tea or coffee you ll arrive relaxed and refreshed and ready toenjoy your day. Offering you all the comfort you could imagine, ScotRail s Caledonian Sleeper train runs six nights a week between London Euston and over 40 destinations across Scotland. For information and bookingsvisit or call ScotRail is operated by

12 Public Transport Contact Details Disclaimer Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Where known, dates during which timetables are valid, are shown. If you plan to take your bicycle on a bus you are advised to contact the operator in advance to avoid disappointment. Public Transport Contact Details BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY CairnGorm Mountain Scottish Citylink First ScotRail Customer Relations National Express East Coast Stagecoach in the Highlands Strathspey Railway Cooper s Tourmaster Scotland TOMINTOUL, STRATHDON AND DISTRICT Moray Service Directory Roberts of Rothiemay Stagecoach Bluebird WW Smith Philips Coaches Robert Stables Coaches Maynes Coaches Speyside Dial-a-bus DEESIDE Aberdeen Public Transport Unit Stagecoach Bluebird ANGUS GLENS Angus Access Line Blairgowrie Post Office Glenesk Travel Company Kirriemuir Post Office Stagecoach Strathtay JP Minicoaches Ltd Meffan s Coaches Strathmore Travel

13 Taxis and Flights Below is a list of taxis operating into and within the Cairngorms National Park. BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY Weirs of Aviemore Taxis Aviemore Geordies Taxis Aviemore JGA Taxis Aviemore Kingussie Taxis Kingussie Bill Grant Carrbridge Stuart Harvie Aviemore Strachan Private Hire Grantown-on-Spey TOMINTOUL, STRATHDON AND DISTRICT Craigellachie Taxis Craigellachie C U There Taxis Aberlour Taxis DEESIDE Aboyne Taxis Aboyne Cromar Taxis Aboyne E & M Lees Lumphanan Nicols Taxis Ballater Ballater Taxis Ballater Calnic Cabs Aboyne / ANGUS GLENS A Jordan Kirriemuir / Country Cabs Kirriemuir J Donald Glenisla / Flights into and within Scotland Airport details for Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Glasgow Airports Inverness Airport Flights 13

14 John Muir Award Getting to the heart of the Cairngorms National Park The John Muir Award is an exciting environmental awareness award that you can use to really get into the Cairngorms National Park. To get a John Muir Award you need to - Meet 4 Challenges - Discover, Explore, Conserve, Share Find out all about John Muir - the father of the National Parks movement Do at least 4 days of activity John Muir Award To talk directly to someone about getting involved, please contact the John Muir Award Manager for the Cairngorms, Alan Smith, cairngorms@johnmuiraward.org

15 NEW Heather Hopper - Service 501 Heather Hopper - Service 502/503 Connecting Aberdeenshire, Glenshee and Perthshire Operates 11th May to 26th September 2009 Codes MWF TThS MWF TThS Service Number Perth Park and Ride 1450 Aberdeen Bus Station Perth Bus Station 1500 Culter Gordon Arms Perth South Street Post Office 1505 Banchory High Street Guildtown Bus Shelter 1517 Aboyne Main Street Beech Hedges 1527 Dinnet Village Hall Blairgowrie Wellmeadow dep 1538 Ballater Bus Depot Bridge of Cally Opp. Bus Stop 1550 Crathie for Balmoral Aberfeldy Chapel Street 1440 Braemar Auchendryne Square Ballinluig Tulliemet Road End 1503 Cairnwell Pitlochry West End Car Park 1522 Spittal of Glenshee Enochdu 1547 Dalrulzion Hotel Kirkmichael 1552 Kirkmichael 1152 Dalrulzion Hotel Opp. Bus Stop Enochdu 1157 Spittal of Glenshee Pitlochry West End Car Park 1224 Cairnwell Ballinluig Tulliemet Road End 1235 Braemar Auchendryne Square Aberfeldy Chapel Street 1257 Crathie for Balmoral Bridge of Cally Opp. Bus Stop 1153 Ballater Bus Depot Blairgowrie Wellmeadow dep 1211 Dinnet Village Hall Beech Hedges 1220 Aboyne Main Street Guildtown Bus Shelter 1230 Banchory High Street Perth Bus Station 1251 Culter Gordon Arms Perth Park and Ride 1302 Aberdeen Bus Station CODES: MWF Operates Mons,Weds and Fris TThS Operates Tues,Thurs and Sats This service is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. See page 12 for contact details. In areas without recognised bus stops outside of the 30mph limit this service is Hail & Ride, subject to the bus being able to stop safely. Coming this Summer The Heather Hopper 501 re-launches. Linking Ballater in Royal Deeside and Grantown-on-Spey. More connections! 7 day a week service See or for timetables and more information! Additional Connections: 1250 Service 57 Blairgowrie to Dundee 1305 Service 57 Blairgowrie to Perth 1445 (1500 Sat) Service 57 Dundee to Blairgowrie 1500 Service 57 Perth to Blairgowrie 1240 Service 24 (/23) Pitlochry to Perth/Aberfeldy 1453 Service 23 (/24) Perth to Pitlochry 1400 Service 23 (/24) Aberfeldy to Pitlochry Heather Hopper 15

16 Inverness Grantown-on-Spey Aviemore - Service 15 Inverness Grantown-on-Spey Aviemore MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS SATURDAYS Service Number 15X 15X 15X 15X Codes SH CNF CF SD SH Inverness Bus Station Inverness Millburn Academy 1535 Inverness Raigmore Hospital Milton of Leys Monarch View Daviot War Memorial Moy Hall Road End Tomatin Road End Tomatin Shop Clune Road End Carr-Bridge Car Park Dulnain Bridge Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Grammar School 1340 Grantown Square Nethy Bridge Causer Nethy Bridge Post Office Boat of Garten Post Office Aviemore Mountain Resort MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS SATURDAYS Service Number X 15X Codes SD SH Aviemore Mountain Resort Boat of Garten Post Office Nethy Bridge Post Office Nethy Bridge Causer Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Grammar School (1605) Grantown Square Dulnain Bridge Carr-Bridge Car Park Clune Road End Tomatin Shop Tomatin Road End Moy Hall Road End Daviot War Memorial Milton of Leys Monarch View Inverness Raigmore Hospital 0820r 0829r Inverness Bus Station Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. CODES: SD Schooldays Only SH School Holidays CF Schoolday Fridays Only CNF Schooldays Only, Not Fridays r Stops on request This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. 16

17 Strathspey Steam Railway Table A Aviemore dep Boat of Garten arr Boat of Garten dep Broomhill arr Broomhill dep Boat of Garten arr Boat of Garten dep Aviemore arr Table B Additional Trains leave: Aviemore dep Boat of Garten arr Boat of Garten dep Broomhill arr Broomhill dep Boat of Garten arr Boat of Garten dep Aviemore arr Train runs on the dates shown below (excludes November). Table A March 28th, 29th. April 1st-5th, 8th-13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th. May 2nd-4th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 27th, 28th, 30th, 31st. June 3rd-7th, 10th-12th, 17th-21st, 24th-30th. July and August Daily. September 1st, 2nd-5th, 6th (Motor Mania, Grantown on Spey), 9th-13th, 16th-20th, 23rd- 27th, 30th. October 1st, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th. Table B May 23th-24th (Teddy Bears weekend); June 13th-14th (Forties weekend); July 18th-19th (Steam Fair & Tractorfest), 27th; October 24th-25th (Wizard weekend). Santa Express Trains December 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 24th. (Winter service runs 27th, 31st December, 1st & 2nd January 2010). Please note that Saturday trains on Timetable A have no catering. Under normal circumstances, all trains are steam hauled but the company reserves the right to use diesel power. Groups of cyclists should contact operators to ensure space is available. For details of services contact Aviemore Station. For contact details see page 12. Bicycles 1 c Strathspey Steam Railway 17

18 Edinburgh Perth Pitlochry Aviemore Inverness Edinburgh Perth Pitlochry Aviemore Inverness M-S Daily Sun M-S Daily Daily Daily M-F W/E Daily Operator SC PA SC PA/SC SC SC SC SC SC MB/SC Service Number M91 M91 M10 M90/M10 M91 M91 M91 M91 M91 M92/M10 Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Sq Perth Broxden Park & Ride Perth Leonard Street Bus Station a 1835a Pitlochry Fishers Hotel Dalwhinnie Road End Layby Newtonmore Clan McPherson Museum Newtonmore Waltzing Waters Kingussie Duke of Gordon Hotel Kingussie High St, north end Bus Stop Kincraig Highland Wildlife Park Kincraig War Memorial Dalraddy Opp. Caravan Park Entrance Aviemore Cairngorm Hot., opp. Rail Stn Aviemore Burnside Bus Stop Tomatin Road End Layby Inverness Bus Stn, Farraline Park Daily Daily Daily Daily M-S M-F W/E Daily Daily Operator SC SC SC/MB SC SC PA PA SC/MB PA Service Number M91 M91 M10/M92 M91 M91 M91 M91 M10/M90 M91 Inverness Bus Stn, Farraline Park Tomatin Road End Layby Aviemore Burnside Bus Stop Aviemore Railway Station Dalraddy Caravan Park Kincraig Community Hall Kincraig Highland Wildlife Park Kingussie High St, north end Bus Stop Kingussie Opp. Duke of Gordon Hotel Newtonmore Balavil Sport Hotel Newtonmore Craig Mhor Hotel Dalwhinnie Road End Layby Pitlochry Bank of Scotland Perth Leonard Street Bus Station Perth Broxden Park & Ride Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Sq CODES: M-S Mondays to Saturdays Daily Operates every day Sun Sundays only M-F Mondays to Fridays W/E Saturdays and Sundays SC MB PA a This service is operated by Scottish Citylink, see page 12 for contact details. Scottish Citylink Coaches Megabus Park s of Hamilton Stops at Perth Broxden Park & Ride after Perth Leonard Street Bus Station Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. 18

19 Glasgow Perth Pitlochry Aviemore Inverness M-S Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Operator SC SC/PA SC SC PA/SC SC SC SC Service Number M91 M8/M91 M10 M8/M91M8/M91M8/M91M10/M91 M10 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station Perth Broxden Park & Ride Perth Leonard Street Bus Station b Pitlochry Fishers Hotel Dalwhinnie Road End Layby Newtonmore Clan McPherson Museum Newtonmore Waltzing Waters Kingussie Duke of Gordon Hotel Kingussie High St, north end Bus Stop Kincraig Highland Wildlife Park Kincraig War Memorial Dalraddy Opp. Caravan Park Entrance Aviemore Cairngorm Hot., opp. Rail Stn Aviemore Burnside Bus Stop Tomatin Road End Layby Inverness Bus Stn, Farraline Park Daily Daily Daily Daily M-S Daily Daily M-S Sun Operator SC SC SC SC SC PA/SC SC PA/SC PA/SC Service Number M91/M8M91/M8 M10 M91/M8 M91 M91/M8 M10 M91/M8 M91/M8 Inverness Bus Stn, Farraline Park Tomatin Road End Layby Aviemore Burnside Bus Stop Aviemore Railway Station Dalraddy Caravan Park Kincraig Community Hall Kincraig Highland Wildlife Park Kingussie High St, north end Bus Stop Kingussie Opp. Duke of Gordon Hotel Newtonmore Balavil Sport Hotel Newtonmore Craig Mhor Hotel Dalwhinnie Road End Layby Pitlochry Bank of Scotland Perth Leonard Street Bus Station Perth Broxden Park & Ride Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station CODES: M-S Mondays to Saturdays Daily Operates every day Sun Sundays only SC Scottish Citylink Coaches PA Park s of Hamilton b Stops at Perth Broxden Park & Ride after Perth Leonard Street Bus Station This service is operated by Scottish Citylink, see page 12 for contact details. Glasgow Perth Pitlochry Aviemore Inverness 19

20 Cairngorms National Nature Reserves Cairngorms National Nature Reserves Welcome to the Cairngorms, the location for some of the most spectacular landscapes in Britain. Whether you re seeking wild mountain plateaux, tumbling rivers or the quiet seclusion of a Caledonian pine forest, the Cairngorms National Nature Reserves (NNRs) really do have it all. They re home to an incredible diversity of wildlife including many of Scotland s iconic animals such as forest loving red squirrels and capercaillie, to the majestic osprey and extreme weather enthusiasts like the mountain dwelling ptarmigan and dotterel. Rare plants such as twinflower also thrive and a whole myriad of invertebrates, mosses, lichens and fungi make these reserves an enthusiast s paradise. The Cairngorms is such an extraordinary place, it s no wonder there are nine National Nature Reserves, each an accolade to nature and protected for its own special features. Eight reserves are within the Park and one, Creag Meagaidh, just outside the western boundary. Take your pick from the reserves, or visit all of them and you can walk amongst mountain giants, relax by a bubbling burn or tread softly on a pine needle carpet. Reserves are managed with nature at the heart of decisions, places where visitors are welcome and where landscape and wildlife combine to leave an indelible mark on your memory. Why not explore them on public transport? For some reserves this is easy and for others an adventure to give a real sense of the National Park.All the information you need on each of these nine reserves is in these pages including their facilities and public transport routes to get there. Go enjoy! For more information on all the National Nature Reserves, contact information and when best to visit, please see 20

21 Badenoch & Strathspey There are six National Nature Reserves in and around the area. Badenoch & Strathspey Abernethy Grid ref E5, OS ref NH The Osprey Centre at Loch Garten, open daily 10am to 6pm from April to the end of August, last entry 5pm. Capercaillie watching 5.30am to 8am early April to mid May. RSPB members 1, non-members 3 and children free. The Reserve is 1.5km from Nethybridge, and 15km from Aviemore. Explore Abernethy operate a visitor centre in the Nethybridge village hall which is open from Easter to October and contains information about the area including the National Nature Reserve. Within Abernethy you'll find the largest area of native pinewood in Britain, dominated by Scots Pine but also birch and juniper. As you rise higher through the Reserve, the woodland peters out and you ll find yourself in moorland and windswept mountain plateau. In Spring you may be lucky enough to spot the mating displays of the majestic capercaillie. At other times the crested tit, twinflower, snow bunting, damselfly, and of course the osprey, can be seen. Local National Nature Reserve staff can help you spot these rare species without disturbing their habitat. Getting there without a car Nearest to Osprey Centre: on B970, service number 34 from Aviemore to Grantown-on-Spey (ask for the Raebreck junction) then 2.5km footpath to the centre.to get to the Dell Wood part of the Reserve near Nethybridge use service numbers 15 (Inverness - Aviemore) or 34 (Aviemore - Grantown-on-Spey), getting off at Nethybridge. The Kincraig to Inverness section of National Cycle Network (Sustrans) Route 7 (Glasgow - Inverness) passes Abernethy Reserve. Leave the route at Boat of Garten and follow the RSPB 'Osprey' signs.there is a network of trails stemming from the Speyside Way footpath which link the RSPB Osprey Centre with the villages of Boat of Garten and Nethybridge.They also link in with steam railway services, and bus services between the two villages. Osprey centre: red (2km), blue (2.5km) and green (1.5km) trails are through native pinewood, starting from the Garten Woods and Loch Mallachie car parks. A selection of trails starting from the Nethybridge village hall run through the Reserve.There are longer rights of way and mountain paths to munro summits on the Reserve. Abernethy 21

22 Kingussie High School Kinloch Laggan or Dalwhinnie - Service 39 Kingussie Kinloch Laggan/Dalwhinnie Monday to Friday on School Days Service Number 39A A Service Number 39A A Kingussie High School Kinloch Laggan Filling Station Newtonmore Craig Mhor Hot Strathmashie Forestry Houses Dalwhinnie Laggan Bridge Cluny Mains Farm Cluny Mains Farm Laggan Bridge Dalwhinnie Strathmashie Forestry Houses Newtonmore Craig Mhor Hot Kinloch Laggan Filling Station Kingussie High School This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. Loch an Eilean Glenmore Kingussie High School - Service 37 Glenmore Kingussie Monday to Friday on School Days Service Number 37 Service Number 37 Glenmore 0805 Kingussie High School 1535 Coylumbridge Hotel 0813 Drumguish Road End 1543 Rothiemurchus Junction 0815 Insh Phone Box 1547 Loch an Eilean Road End 0818 Insh House 1553 Dalnavert Cottages 0825 Feshiebridge 1557 Feshiebridge 0828 Dalnavert Cottages 1600 Insh House 0832 Loch an Eilean Road End 1607 Insh Phone Box 0838 Rothiemurchus Junction 1610 Drumguish Road End 0842 Coylumbridge 1612 Kingussie High School 0850 Glenmore 1620 This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. 22

23 Inverness Aviemore Newtonmore - Service 35/38/M91 MONDAY - FRIDAY Service Number A 38B M91 38B 38A Codes SD SD SD SD SD SD Inverness Bus Station Raigmore Hospital 1720 Tomatin Road End Carr-Bridge Car Park 1753 Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Burnside Aviemore Milton Park Aviemore Depot Aviemore Police Station Aviemore Railway Station Dalraddy Caravan Park 1404 Kincraig Community Hall Kincraig HighlandWildlife Park 1411 Kingussie High St. North End Bus Stop 1416 Kingussie High School Kingussie Duke Of Gordon Hotel Newtonmore Balavil Sport Hotel 1422 Newtonmore Craig Mhor Hotel MONDAY - FRIDAY Service Number A 38B M91 38B 38A A Codes SD SD SD SD SD SD Newtonmore Clan McPherson Museum 0914 Newtonmore Craig Mhor Hotel Newtonmore WaltzingWaters 0915 Kingussie Duke Of Gordon Hotel Kingussie High School Kingussie High St. North End Bus Stop 0921 Kincraig HighlandWildlife Park 0926 KincraigWar Memorial 0930 Kincraig Community Hall Dalraddy Opp Caravan Park 0933 Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel opp Rail Stn Aviemore Depot Aviemore Milton Park Aviemore Burnside Aviemore Dalfaber Carr-Bridge Tuck Shop 0744 Tomatin Shop 0759 Tomatin Road End Moy Hall Road End Daviot War Memorial Milton of Leys MonarchView 0817 Raigmore Hospital Inverness Bus Station CODE: SD Operates on School Days only This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. SAT SAT Inverness Aviemore Newtonmore Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. 23

24 Grantown Aviemore Cairngorm - Service 34 Grantown Aviemore Cairngorm Monday to Friday Service Number B 34 34B 34 34B 34 34B 34 34B 34 Easy Access Bus F F F F F F F F F F F Codes SD SH SD/H Sum Grantown Grammar School 1339* 1605 Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Square Drumullie Nethy Bridge Causer Nethy Bridge Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Boat of Garten Post Office Aviemore Lochan Mor Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Police Station (1516) Aviemore Mountain Resort (1519) 1619 Coylumbridge Hotel (1523) 1623 Glenmore (1530) 1630 Cairngorm Car Park (1539) 1639 Monday to Friday Service Number 34 34C 34B Easy Access Bus F F F F F Codes SD Sum Win Grantown Grammar School 1605 Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Square Drumullie 1618 Nethy Bridge Causer Nethy Bridge Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Boat of Garten Post Office Aviemore Lochan Mor Aviemore Dalfaber 1710 Aviemore Police Station Aviemore Mountain Resort Coylumbridge Hotel Glenmore Cairngorm Car Park CODES: F Normally operated by a Low Floor Easy Access Bus Sum Operates summer only SD Weekdays during school term SH Weekdays during school holidays ( ) Operates during school holidays only * Stops instead at Grantown Grammar School 1339 and Castle Grant 1340 on Fridays during school term only. Win Winter only 24

25 Grantown Aviemore Cairngorm - Service 34 Saturday Service Number Easy Access Bus F F F F F F F F F F F F Codes Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Square Nethy Bridge Causer Nethy Bridge Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Boat of Garten Post Office Aviemore Lochan Mor Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Police Station Aviemore Mountain Resort Coylumbridge Hotel Glenmore Cairngorm Ski Centre Saturday Service Number Easy Access Bus F F Codes Sum Sum Win Win Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Square Nethy Bridge Causer Nethy Bridge Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Boat of Garten Post Office Aviemore Lochan Mor Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Police Station Aviemore Mountain Resort Coylumbridge Hotel Glenmore Cairngorm Car Park Sunday Service Number Easy Access Bus F F F F F F F F F F Codes * Sum Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Police Station Aviemore Mountain Resort Coylumbridge Hotel Glenmore Cairngorm Car Park This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. CODES: F Normally operated by a Low Floor Easy Access Bus Sum Operates summer only * Route terminates at Coylumbridge Hotel in winter Grantown Aviemore Cairngorm Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. 25

26 Cairngorm Aviemore Grantown - Service 34 Cairngorm Aviemore Grantown Monday to Friday Service Number 34B 34C B 34 34B 34 34B Easy Access Bus F F F F F F F F F Codes SD SD Cairngorm Car Park 0745 (0832) Glenmore 0752 (0839) Coylumbridge Hotel (0846) Aviemore Mountain Resort (0851) Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Lochan Mor Boat of Garten Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Nethy Bridge Post Office Nethy Bridge Causer Drumullie Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Grammar School * Monday to Friday Service Number 34B 34B B 34 Easy Access Bus F F F F F Codes SD SH Sum Sum LWin Win Cairngorm Car Park Glenmore Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemore Mountain Resort Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Lochan Mor Boat of Garten Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Nethy Bridge Post Office Nethy Bridge Causer Drumullie Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Grammar School 1554 CODES: F Normally operated by a Low Floor Easy Access Bus Sum Operates summer only SD Weekdays during school term SH Weekdays during school holidays ( ) Operates during school holidays only * Stops instead at Grantown Grammar School 1339 on Fridays during school term only. LWin Operates 1st Feb until 3rd weekend in April. During inclement weather this journey may not operate. Win Winter only This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. 26

27 Cairngorm Aviemore Grantown - Service 34 Saturday Service Number Easy Access Bus F F F F F F F F F F F F Codes * Sum Cairngorm Car Park Glenmore Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemore Mountain Resort Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel Aviemore Dalfaber Aviemore Lochan Mor Boat of Garten Post Office Osprey Centre Road End Nethy Bridge Post Office Nethy Bridge Causer Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Sunday Service Number Easy Access Bus F F F F F F F F F F Codes * Sum Cairngorm Car Park Glenmore Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemore Mountain Resort Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel opp. Rail Stn Dalfaber Country Club CODES: F Normally operated by a Low Floor Easy Access Bus Sum Operates summer only * Route commences Coylumbridge Hotel in Winter This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. Cairn Gorm Summit Cairngorm Aviemore Grantown 27

28 Craigellachie Craigellachie Grid ref D4, OS ref NH Whilst there is no visitor centre, the Highland Council Ranger Service run occasional guided walks on the Reserve, as does the Aviemore Walking Festival which takes place 9-16 May One of the more accessible National Nature Reserves, Craigellachie, literally The crag of the rocky place, rises from the birch woodlands to the heather mantled shoulders of the Monadh Liath. Emerging from the surrounding woodland like a grey tower, the rock of Craigellachie is the wellestablished home of peregrine falcons. The Viewpoint Trail leads to stunning views from the top of the crags out across the floodplain of the River Spey to the forests of Glenmore with the brooding presence of the Cairngorm mountains in the distance. Kentish glory moth, dragonflies and damselflies, lichen, fungi, and Spring woodland flowers can all be found here. Craigellachie National Nature Reserve These crags hold a special place in the hearts of the Clan Grant and it s easy to imagine the echo of their ancient battle cry 'Stand fast Craigellachie!' reverberating through the woodland. 28

29 Craigellachie Getting there without a car The Reserve is west of Aviemore within easy walking distance of the village centre. Aviemore Railway Station (under 1km from the Reserve entrance) for north and southbound trains, coaches, steam trains, and local buses. The Kincraig to Inverness Section of Sustrans Route 7 (Glasgow - Inverness) passes nearby the Reserve through Aviemore. Leave the route at Aviemore and follow signs from Aviemore Youth Hostel to the Reserve entrance, passing under the A9.Trails include a 3km circular route climbing 150m through the birch woodland and a summit path rising to 500m above sea level to a great view point. Craigellachie National Nature Reserve Craigellachie National Nature Reserve Craigellachie 29

30 Tormore Grantown Aviemore - Service 33, 33A, 36 Tormore Grantown Aviemore Service Number Codes M-FS M-FS Sat M-FS M-FH Sat M-F Sat* Sat M-F FS Sat Tormore 0805 Advie Spey Bridge 1305 Advie War Memorial Cromdale Bus Shelter Balmeanach Distillery 0838 Cromdale Cross Roads Grantown Square Grantown Grammar School Grantown Primary School Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Square Dulnain Bridge Carr-Bridge Car Park Aviemore Dalfaber Dalnabay Aviemore Police Station Service Number A 33A Codes FS M-FS M-FH Sat M-TH FS M-F M-TS M-F Sat M-F Sat Tormore Advie Spey Bridge Advie War Memorial Cromdale Bus Shelter Balmeanach Distillery Cromdale Cross Roads Grantown Square 1429 Grantown Grammar School Grantown Primary School 1515 Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Square Dulnain Bridge Carr-Bridge Car Park Aviemore Dalfaber Dalnabay 1804 Aviemore Police Station CODES: M-FS Mondays to Fridays during School term M-FH Mondays to Fridays during School holidays M-F Mondays to Fridays Sat Saturdays This service is operated by Stagecoach, see page 12 for contact details. FS Fridays during School term M-TS Mondays to Thursdays during School term M-TH Mondays to Thursdays during School holidays * Continues to Cairngorm via Aviemore 30 Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables.

31 Aviemore Grantown Tormore - Service 33, 33A, 36 Service Number 33A Codes M-FS M-FS M-FH M-FS M-FS Sat Sat M-F Sat M-F Sat Sat Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel opp Rail Stn Dalfaber Country Club Dalnabay Carr-Bridge Car Park Dulnain Bridge Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Primary School 0847 Grantown Grammar School 0830 Grantown Square Cromdale Cross Roads Balmeanach Distillery 0838 Cromdale Bus Shelter Advie War Memorial Advie Spey Bridge 1302 Tormore 0802 Service Number Codes FS M-FH M-FS M-FS Sat M-TS M-F M-F Sat M-F Sat Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel opp Rail Stn Dalfaber Country Club Dalnabay Carr-Bridge Car Park Dulnain Bridge Grantown Square Grantown Castle Grant Grantown Primary School 1515 Grantown Grammar School Grantown Square Cromdale Cross Roads Balmeanach Distillery Cromdale Bus Shelter Advie War Memorial Advie Spey Bridge Tormore Grantown-on-Spey Area DIAL-A-BUS Journeys may be made across the boundary of the operating areas as far as Dulnain Bridge or Cromdale. Area of Operation The bus is available on request for any journeys within the operating area defined below. Journeys may be provided for people who have difficulty in using conventional bus services. Limits of operating area: West Lodge B9102 Grantown Grammar School Craggan Fisheries Revack Lodge A939 Tomintoul Turn Off Please call Strachans Private Hire on to book. Hours specified Monday to Friday, between 1000 & Booking arrangements The vehicle will be available by prebooking only for any journeys within the area of operation and during the times specified. Bookings should be made in advance and before 1800 on the day before intended journey. Grantown-on-Spey Area DIAL-A-BUS Aviemore Grantown Tormore 31

32 c Creag Meagaidh Creag Meagaidh Grid ref C1, OS ref NN The Reserve is staffed, but there are no indoor facilities. With a vast spectrum of nature from lochside to exposed mountain plateau, Creag Meagaidh is recovering from previous over-grazing with species such as birch, rowan, oak and willow all springing up, returning the woodland to its former glory. You might even be lucky enough to spot black grouse or red deer. You may also see dotterel, ptarmigan, and mountain hares. Higher heathland includes plants such as heather, blaeberry and crowberry, and three Munro summits tower above, with a mix of lichens and mosses clinging to the ground against the howling winds. This plateau gives views out as far as Ben Nevis, with dramatic cliffs and narrow gullies. It might seem harsh to us at this altitude, but for birds like the dotterel and ptarmigan the conditions are ideal. Coire Ardair path, Creag Meagaidh Getting there without a car There is no direct bus service to the Reserve, however the no. 39 from Kingussie goes as far as Kinlochlaggan Filling Station.The nearest express coach stops at Dalwhinnie and Newtonmore, both 30km away, where there are also mainline train stations. There is a nearer train station at Tulloch, about 15km from the reserve car park. There is a fully accessible all abilities trail of 900m length through Alder woodland and a 6.5km trail into Coire Ardair. Coire Ardair, Creag Meagaidh 32

33 Glenmore Grid ref D5, OS ref NH Visitor Centre for Forest Park, car park charged, open 9am-5pm (4.30pm in winter).there are facilities and a cafe at the Reserve. This Reserve is part of the Glenmore Forest Park and 10km east of Aviemore. Amidst stunning scenery, Glenmore is a mix of pine, juniper and birch woodland offering chances to see red squirrel, crested tit, crossbills and pine marten.there are also woodants, grouse, twinflowers and sphagnum moss, which turns to a glistening red in autumn and is often surrounded by alder and willow trees. c Getting there without a car There is a direct bus link to Aviemore, no. 34, from where trains and coaches run north and south. Follow Sustrans Route 7 from Aviemore to Coylumbridge, from where there is an excellent off-road cycle route to Glenmore. Bike racks are available at the Glenmore Forest Visitor Centre.There are waymarked trails through the forest totalling approximately 50 kilometres. Many of the trails have now been made suitable for all-abilities (motorised buggies are available through the Badenoch & Strathspey Transport Group) and picnic benches are provided.there are a range of other walking and cycling routes in the area. Glenmore 33

34 Glasgow & Edinburgh Inverness - Route 4 Glasgow &Edinburgh Inverness MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS (From 18th May - 12th December 2009) Codes e a a a Edinburgh Glasgow Queen St Stirling Perth Pitlochry Dalwhinnie Newtonmore Kingussie Aviemore Carr-Bridge Inverness Codes a c SOa SXa a Edinburgh Glasgow Queen St Stirling 1637 (1707) Perth Pitlochry Dalwhinnie 2200 Newtonmore Kingussie Aviemore Carr-Bridge Inverness SUNDAYS (From 17th May - 6th December 2009) Codes a a b a c b Edinburgh Glasgow Queen St Stirling Perth Pitlochry Dalwhinnie Newtonmore Kingussie Aviemore Carr-Bridge Inverness CODES: ( ) Stops in Stirling Sats only a Continues to Aberdeen b Continues to Elgin c Originates Kings Cross, London e SO SX Continues to Dundee Operates Sats only Operates Mons - Fris only These services are operated by First ScotRail, see page 12 for contact details. Please call to book a bicycle onto a train. Bicycle reservations are mandatory as space is limited. 34 Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all railway stations are shown in the timetables.

35 Inverness Glasgow & Edinburgh - Route 4 MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS (From 18th May - 12th December 2009) Codes c Inverness Carr-Bridge Aviemore Kingussie Newtonmore Dalwhinnie 1030 Pitlochry Perth Stirling Glasgow Queen St Edinburgh * 1623 Codes Inverness Carr-Bridge Aviemore Kingussie Newtonmore Dalwhinnie Pitlochry Perth Stirling Glasgow Queen St Edinburgh SUNDAYS (From 17th May - 6th December 2009) Codes c Inverness Carr-Bridge Aviemore Kingussie Newtonmore Dalwhinnie Pitlochry Perth Stirling Glasgow Queen St Edinburgh CODES: c Continues to Kings Cross, London * Arrives 1425 Saturdays Inverness Glasgow &Edinburgh London Inverness Sleeper SUNDAYS TO FRIDAYS (From 17th May - 11th December 2009) Codes M-F SunA SunB M-T F SunA SunB London Euston Inverness Stirling Aviemore Perth Kingussie Pitlochry Newtonmore Dalwhinnie Dalwhinnie Newtonmore Pitlochry Kingussie Perth Aviemore Stirling Inverness London Euston CODES: M-F Monday to Friday M-T Monday to Thursday F Friday SunA Sunday 17 May and 12 July - 6 December 09 SunB Sunday 24 May - 5 July 09 London Inverness Sleeper 35

36 To Forres To Nairn Cairngorms National Park 36. Stob Coire Dubh To Spean Bridge A86 Geal Charn 926 Kinloch Laggan Inverness pp 16,18-19,23, 34-35,41,49 Stirling pp 19, Glasgow pp 19, Pattack River. Crathie M o n a Laggan Strath Mashie.. Geal-charn 917 A Mharconaich 975 d h l Dalwhinnie Perth pp 15, 18-19, Edinburgh pp 18, i a Carn Dearg. 945 t h Balgowan Catlodge Carn na Caim 941. To Inverness Tomatin Aberdeen pp 15, 49, M o u Meall Chuaich. 951 A Bhuidheanach Bheag 936 n t a i n s Badenoch &. Strathspey A Chailleach 930 Lynchat KINGUSSIE Glen Banchor Pass of Drumochter Newtonmore A86 A9 Glen Truim. Dundee pp Ralia Etteridge To Pitlochry A9 l e n River Tromie G W B970 T r o m i e Loch an t-seilich Slochd. Geal-charn Mòr Loch Alvie Alvie Carn Glas-choire. 659 Dalnahaitnach AVIEMORE Kincraig Loch Feshiebridge Insh Farr 6 2 Insh Sgòr Gaoith Achlean A9 A9 F e s h i e G l e n River Feshie B970 B9152 A9 Mullach Clach a Bhlàir E 0 5 Skye of Curr Carr-Bridge Coylumbridge Inverdruie Glenmore 5 L. Morlich Loch an Eilein B9153 R. Dulnain A95 B970. Braeriach Loch 1296 Einich.. Beinn Bhrotain An Sgarsoch B9007 A938 GRANTOW -ON-SPE Dulnain Bridge Boat of Garten Loch Pityoulish Lairig Lochindorb River Spey Ghru 15 kilometres 10 miles Cairn G U Ski Ar Cairn Gorm Broom Net L.Garten 4 Ben Macdui 1309 G l e n D e e B Iutharn Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd Based upon Ordnance Survey maps Crown Copyright. All rights Cairngorms National Park Authority , Scottish G Approx. journey From time to the Park Aberdeen I hr 30 Dundee 1 hr 30 Edinburgh 2 hr 30 Glasgow 2 hr 30 Inverness 30 mins Perth 1 hr 30 Stirling 2 hr 15 National Nature Reserves 1. Creag Meagaidh 2. Insh Marshes 3. Craigellachie 4. Abernethy N 5. Glenmore 6. Invereshie & Inshriach 7. Corrie Fee 8. Muir of Dinnet 9. Glen Tanar

37 t Auchnagallin Glascoil Y hill y Bridge Strath Nethy rm a A939 B970. Avon einn Mhòr 1045 Linn of Dee River Dee. eserved. overnment. A95 Cromdale Carn na Feannaige 730 Beinn a Bhuird An Socach 944. B9102. Inverey Morrone 859 The Cairnwell. Carn a Gheoidh 975 Spittal of Glenshee Mains of Dalvey Bridge of Brown Hills of Cromdale G A939 l e n Ben Avon G To Perth Tomintoul Braemar. l e n S h e e Bridge of Avon Drumin Glenlivet Tomnavoulin Knockandhu Auchallater Glenshee 933. U Ski Area Glas. Maol 1068 Devil's Elbow 6A93 R i v e A v o n A93 A95 B9136 r A v o n Loch Builg Glen Callater Auchavan B9008 B9008 G l e n I s l a G l e n l i v e Brown Cow Hill. 829 Inver. Lochnagar Loch 1155 Callater Isla Angus Glens B951 River A939 Cairngorms National Park boundary Visitor Information Centre Ranger service National Nature Reserve Trunk road A road A938 B road B970 Other road Corriehabbie F Speyside Way long distance path. Hill 781 National Cycle Network route Railway/station Steam railway/station Hill of Three Tomintoul, Stones Woodland 632 Strathdon. River Chapeltown Heights shown are in metres & District Creag an Eunan. To Huntly and Alford 632 Belnacraig Kirkton of E Glenbuchat Lecht U Ski Area Strathdon Glenkindie To Craigellachie To Dufftown B9009 Cock Bridge Corgarff River Gairn River Dee G l e n 7. B976 Glen Mayar 928 Kirkton of Glenisla L a d d e r H i l l s Gairnshiel Lodge D o Crathie Easter Balmoral Gelder l l. Driesh 947 Runtaleave Bridgend of Lintrathen Colnabaichin Glen Gairn Aucholzie River Muick Glen Clova Glenprosen Village Easter Balloch Morven 871 Spittal of Glenmuick Loch Muick G l Glen Prosen 7 A944 A939 A93 B976 Loch of Lintrathen Muick Loch Brandy e n C l B951 o v a B955 To Perth To Dundee River Don BALLATER. Ben Tirran 896 Wheen Rottal B9119 Mount Keen Logie Coldstone Tarland. Hill. of Cat 742 Deeside Glen Mark Ballochan Auchronie Tarfside To Edzell Loch Lee Dykehead B955 8 A97 A97 KIRRIEMUIR To Forfar Ordie To Loch Davan Aberdeen Loch Kinord Aboyne Dinnet 9 B976 Glen Tanar To Brechin B9119 G l e n To Aberdeen E s k 9 A95 B976 Marywell A A93 D C B Cairngorms National Park 37

38 Insh Marshes Insh Marshes Grid ref D3, OS ref NH There are hides and picnic tables on site, but no visitor centre. Situated near Kingussie, this stunning open space is one of the most important natural floodplains in Britain. The marshes have been slowly restored and they re now a patchwork of open water, wetland, meadow and woodland. You'll see the rare goldeneye ducks, Goldeneye lapwings, redshanks and curlews, as well as oystercatchers, snipe and wigeon. In winter there are whooper swans and greylag geese. It s not just birds that thrive here though and a careful search of the meadow areas in early summer should reward you with the beautiful purple flowers of the heath spotted orchid or the sweet scent of the fragrant orchid. In the drier edges of the Reserve you ll find areas of mature birch woodland, interspersed with patches of juniper and fluttery aspen trees. Getting there without a car The nearest train station and bus stop are at Kingussie 3km away which is on the main Perth - Inverness train line and inter-city coach route. The Calvine to Kincraig section of Sustrans Route 7 (Glasgow - Inverness) passes nearby the Reserve. Leave the route at Kingussie and follow the B970 past Ruthven Barracks to the car park. On foot, Insh Marshes is 3km from Kingussie. Follow the B970 minor road, past the railway station and school.there is no roadside pavement. Insh Marshes 38

39 Invereshie & Inshriach Grid ref D4, OS ref NH The nearest facilities are the cafe, shop and bar nearby at Loch Insh Watersports.Tea and cakes can be found at Inshriach nursery, where you can watch local bird-life from the comfort of your table. Approximately 8km from Aviemore, the lower part of the Reserve consists of 700ha. of Caledonian Forest extending up to 650 metres which, on Creag Fhiaclach, may be the highest natural tree line in the UK.Above the forest there are internationally important heath and grassland habitats. Once an Red Squirrel important timber resource, nature is now allowed to take its course and the areas of planted Scots pine are being carefully merged with the remnants of native woodland. The Reserve is a favourite haunt of red squirrels, pine martens, and crossbill. Climbing up through the Reserve, you reach the fragile arctic plateau giving stunning views across Badenoch & Strathspey, and from the crags above Loch Einich it's easy to imagine a glacier carving its way towards Rothiemurchus below. Getting there without a car Travelling to Kincraig, take the 35 or 38 bus from Aviemore or Inverness, or the M91 express coach the south or north. From Kincraig, walk 4km to the Reserve. Sustrans Route 7 goes down the minor road south from Inverdruie and passes close to Achlean.There are cycle racks at the Reserve. Inshriach Invereshie & Inshriach 39

40 Cairngorms Independent Hostels Youth Hostels SYHA - A Great Way to See Scotland The Scottish Youth Hostels Association is Scotland s largest provider of budget accommodation, with around 50 Hostels across the country. From rustic cottages to a grand Highland castle, we have something to suit everyone. There are five Hostels in the Cairngorms National Park: Aviemore, Cairngorm Lodge (Loch Morlich),Tomintoul, Braemar and Inverey. All of these hostels have their own unique character and all offer a great base from which to explore and enjoy the National Park. Cairngorms Independent Hostels Why not stop off, stay and explore the stunning Cairngorms National Park on the Heather Hopper bus? There are plenty of delightful towns and villages to choose from and you can experience some of the remotest rural areas in Scotland. Enjoy the Highland hospitality of Cairngorms Hostels - over 20 unique hostels - independent and SYHA, throughout the Cairngorms National Park. See for more details. So for great quality, affordable accommodation and a warm welcome, choose SYHA. For more information visit or call us on Real People, Real priorities, Real budgets IN THE NATIONAL PARK 40

41 Access at Hostels Independent Hostels The hostels that have internet access/wireless access are as follows: Gulabin Lodge Prosen Hostel Fraoch Lodge Newtonmore Hostel Aviemore Bunkhouse Slochd Mhor Lodge Lazy Duck Hostel Ardenbeg Bunkhouse Rucksacks Braemar Bunkhouse Access is for hostel/bunkhouse users only. Note - this is a mix of wireless availability (you ll need your own laptop) and internet PCs available for use. Inverness Cycle Bus Travelling north from the Park? Why not take your cycle with you on the bus.the Cycle Bus operates from Inverness to Durness and Smoo Cave via Ullapool, Ledmore Junction, Lochinver, Scourie, Kinlochbervie and onto Durness. The covered trailer can carry 11 cycles and a tandem. If necessary another two cycles can be carried in the bus.the cycles are secured in the trailer individually and locked in by a personal key that is held by the traveller until the end of their journey. Passengers can stop the bus at any safe location.this gives you access to many roads & tracks otherwise difficult to get to. Scottish Youth Hostel Association Braemar, Aviemore, and Cairngorm Lodge have internet access. Disabled Access Disabled access varies between hostels - contact or Information and advice can also be obtained from or See durness.htm for more details of operating dates and fares. Inverness Cycle Bus Access at Hostels 41

42 ENJOY SCOTLAND S OUTDOORS Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. When you re in the outdoors:. take responsibility for your own actions. respect the interests of other people. care for your environment Visit outdooraccess-scotland.com or contact your local Scottish Natural Heritage office.

43 Cairngorms Farmers Market Take a piece of the Cairngorms home with you. This is the place to find top quality, locally produced food and crafts: Meet the producers Taste the samples! Enjoy quality, local produce Support the local economy Protect wildlife Cut food miles Help keep the Cairngorms special Member stallholders are all local farmers, growers and craftspeople - perfect for giving you the best tips and advice on all aspects of your purchase; they are all passionate about the quality of their produce! The produce reflects the landscape where it was created, and when you shop here you will enjoy the smell, the taste, and the feel of this unique and special place. When you buy from the market you are QUALITY FROM THE NATIONAL PARK taking a little piece of the Cairngorms away with you. Why not make a real day out in Strathspey and combine your visit to the Farmers Market with a ride on the Strathspey Steam Railway, or take in views from across the National Park by using the Heather Hopper from Ballater. From further afield mainline trains run through Aviemore. Regular Markets occur in the Square in Grantown-on-Spey and in Aviemore on the grass opposite the Myrtlefield Shops. Most hotels have a list of dates, alternatively check the website, local papers and posters in shops around Market weeks. Cairngorms Farmers Market 43

44 c Art in the Park 44 Art in the Park Grid ref D4. Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail This new sculpture trail at Feshiebridge is full of remarkable art works carved from ancient Caledonian pines. Disabled parking is available directly at the start of the trail, and a good quality accessible path leads around the sculptures, suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. Visit for more information. Getting there without a car Feshiebridge is around 2km from Kincraig where buses stop, see pages 18, 19, 23.The nearest train stations are at Aviemore and Kingussie, both around 11km away. There is a separated cycle path from Aviemore to Inverdruie, and from there the road is narrow and winding to Feshiebridge on Sustrans Route 7. Grid ref D5. Cairn Gorm: Reading a Landscape Summer 2009 sees a major new public art project unveiled at CairnGorm Mountain entitled Cairn Gorm: Reading a Landscape. Artist Arthur Watson leads six respected artists based at Dundee University. Watson s monumental Chairoscuro woodcut dominates the funicular base station. Entitled Snow Words : Hollow of the Snow it celebrates Gaelic and Scots words used to describe the landscape. Hidden Corries : Drawing Dangerously is made up from five screen printed panels which explore the naming of climbing routes around the montane core, and Mountain to Sea - Beyond Site explores the Scottish landscape and seasonal changes. At the entrance to CairnGorm, the Northern Viewpoint by Watson and Maclean honours Macpherson s works on Highland mythology, culture and literature based around the Ossianic movement. Getting there without a car Travel up to CairnGorm on the no 34 bus from Aviemore, see pp24-27.to get the most from your visit pick up Hidden Landscape Text and Image, available from the CairnGorm Mountain shops and ticket office.

45 Tomintoul, Strathdon & District Tomintoul is one of the highest and remotest villages in Britain, and makes a great base from which to explore the many cycling and walking tracks on the Glenlivet Estate A spur of the Speyside Way connects Tomintoul to the Moray coast and Aviemore, and the Lecht ski area is only 10km away, Tomintoul Tomintoul Tomintoul, Strathdon & District 45

46 Keith Dufftown Aberlour - Service 362 Keith Dufftown Aberlour KEITH - ABERLOUR ABERLOUR - KEITH Codes Tues Sat Sat Tues Sat Sat Keith Reidhaven Square 1230 Aberlour Square 0910 Fife-Keith Bus Stop 1235 Marypark 0918 Towiemore Bungalows 1240 Delnashaugh 0920 Drummuir Bus Shelter 1245 Tomnavoulin Shop 0935 Parkmore Bungalows 1254 Knockandhu 0940 Dufftown Square c 1700c Tomintoul Square Glenrinnes Distillery Auchnarrow Auchbreck Tomnavoulin Shop Glenlivet Bus Shelter 1724 Glenlivet Bus Shelter 0931 Tomnavoulin Auchbreck Auchnarrow Glenrinnes Distillery Tomintoul Square Dufftown Square c 1820 Auchnarrow 1340 Parkmore Bungalows 1026 Tomnavoulin 1345 Drummuir Bus Shelter 1035 Delnashaugh 1400 Towiemore Bungalows 1040 Marypark 1405 Fife-Keith Bus Stop 1045 Aberlour Square 1415 Keith Reidhaven Square 1050 CODES: c Connects with Stagecoach Bluebird bus to/from Elgin. Dufftown M&W service operated by Moray Council Community Bus Tuesday service operated by WW Smith. Saturday service operated by Roberts of Rothiemay. See page 12 for operator details. Check with operators for ability to carry bicycles. 46 Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables.

47 Alford Lumsden Strathdon - Service 219 Codes SDO NSD Sat Alford Academy 1537 Alford Kingsford Road Bridge of Alford Lumsden The Square Mossat Shop Kildrummy Inn Glenkindie (War Memorial) Strathdon Bellabeg Codes NSD SDO Sat Strathdon Bellabeg Glenkindie Kildrummy Inn Toll of Mossat Lumsden The Square Bridge of Alford Alford Academy 0838 Alford Kingsford Road CODES: SDO Schooldays only NSD Monday to Friday only Sat Saturdays only This service is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird, see page 12 for contact details. Check with operator for ability to carry bicycles. Alford Lumsden Strathdon Bellabeg Huntly - Service 418 THIRD TUESDAY OF JANUARY, MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER ONLY Bellabeg Doune Court 0940 Huntly King Street 1300 Glenkindie 0950 Gartly Road End 1312 Kildrummy Inn 1000 Rhynie The Square 1320 Toll of Mossat 1004 Lumsden The Square 1330 Lumsden The Square 1008 Mossat Shop 1334 Rhynie The Square 1018 Kildrummy Inn 1338 Gartly 1026 Glenkindie War Memorial 1348 Huntly The Square 1038 Bellabeg Doune Court 1358 This service is operated by Philips Coaches, see page 12 for contact details. Check with operator for ability to carry bicycles. Bellabeg Huntly Bellabeg Inverurie - Service 419 THIRD TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY,APRIL, JUNE,AUGUST, OCTOBER, DECEMBER ONLY Bellabeg Doune Court 0940 Inverurie Town Hall 1300 Glenkindie 0950 Inverurie Tesco Car Park 1305 Kildrummy Inn 1000 Kemnay Bogbeth Road 1319 Toll of Mossat 1004 Monymusk Road End 1327 Bridge of Alford 1012 Alford Kingsford Road 1340 Alford Kingsford Road 1015 Bridge of Alford 1343 Monymusk Road End 1028 Mossat Shop 1351 Kemnay Bogbeth Road 1036 Kildrummy Inn 1355 Inverurie Tesco Car Park 1050 Glenkindie War Memorial 1405 Inverurie Town Hall 1055 Bellabeg Doune Court 1415 This service is operated by Philips Coaches, see page 12 for contact details. Check with operator for ability to carry bicycles. Bellabeg Inverurie 47

48 Strathdon A2B DIAL-A-BUS - (Service A2B1) c Strathdon A2B DIAL-A-BUS Who Qualifies for this service? The service is open to the general public.all journeys off the fixed route must be pre-booked by calling the dial-a-bus hotline on Where and When can I go? The service operates a timetabled service between Alford and Strathdon. The bus will divert off the main route, on demand, to pick up in the following areas: Corgarff, Roughpark, Glenbuchat,Towie, Muirs of Kildrummy, Milton of Kildrummy, Lumsden. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Alford Corgarff Bridge of Alford Roughpark Lumsden Strathdon Bellabeg Mossat Glenbuchat Kildrummy Bridge of Buchat Towie Towie Bridge of Buchat Kildrummy Glenbuchat Mossat Strathdon Bellabeg Lumsden Roughpark Bridge of Alford Corgarff Alford To be picked up at these locations call the A2B hotline on: Depending on the number of bookings within the demand responsive area the service may operate up to 10 minutes later than publicised. The service is operated by a wheelchair accessible minibus. Contact If you require any further information or wish to book a journey please contact the dial-a-bus Hotline. Telephone: between 9.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Text Phone/Minicom users dial followed by public.transport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Dial M for Moray c Dial M for Moray Who Qualifies for this service? You can use this service if you live within or are visiting the area covered, and have no alternative transport due to: no bus service available; elderly/frail; disabilities; need for assistance. Where and When can I go? This service operates in and around the Speyside Area, covering Tomintoul, Aberlour and Dufftown, and can provide connections to other bus services. It operates between 0900 and 1430, Monday to Friday (excluding 25th & 26th December, 1st & 2nd January, and May Day). How do I book a seat? All Dial M for Moray journeys must be prebooked by phoning the booking line, , between 0930 and 1300 Mondays to Fridays. Bookings can be taken up to one week in advance but must be made no later than the day before you intend to travel. Please be ready around 15 minutes before your pick up time.whilst every effort is made to meet your booking request at the time required, we book on a first come first served basis and we may require to adjust your pick up time to fit in with our bus schedule. How do I pay? Fares are similar to regular bus fares with payment to the driver. Scotland Wide Concession Card holders travel free.the Speyside Area is split into 10 zones, and fares depend on the numbers of zones travelled. This is a low-floor, wheelchair accessible bus. Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. 48

49 Aberlour Grantown-on-Spey - Service 338 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Codes MC/HC CM/HC CM MC/HC HC/MC HC/CM HC/CM HC/MC Service Number 338/33 338A/36 338A 338/33 33/338 34/338A 34/338A 33/338 Aberlour Square Cairngorm * Carron Road End Aviemore Carron 1600 Grantown-on-Spey * Marypark Cromdale * Delnashaugh Hotel Advie War Memorial * Tormore Distillery * Tormore Distillery Advie War Memorial * Delnashaugh Hotel Cromdale Marypark Grantown-on-Spey * Carron Road End Aviemore * Carron 0830 Cairngorm 1039 Aberlour Square CODES: MC/HC or HC/MC - Operated by Maynes Coaches and connecting with Stagecoach (service in italics) CM/HC or HC/CM - Operated by Moray Council Community Bus and connecting with Stagecoach (service in italics) CM - Operated by Moray Council Community Bus * - Does not operate on Fridays. This is a low-floor, wheelchair accessible bus. See page 12 for contact details. c Aberlour Grantown-on-Spey Aberlour Tomintoul Elgin - Service 363 RS RR Sm RR RR Sm RS Codes SDO SDO Th SDO SDO Th SDO Aberlour Square 0900 Train from Aberdeen 1304 Marypark 0908 Train from Inverness 1305 Delnashaugh War Memorial 0912 Elgin Bus Station 1340 Tomnavoulin Shop 0915 Elgin (Haugh Road)(Tesco) 1343 Auchnarrow 0925 Elgin High Street (Dr Grays) 1345 Tomintoul Square Elgin Rail Station 1347 Auchnarrow Elgin (Linkwood Road)(ASDA) 1350 Chapeltown Orton 1410 Auchnarrow Rothes High Street 1415 Tomnavoulin Shop Craigellachie Hotel 1420 Delnashaugh War Memorial Aberlour Square k Marypark Marypark Aberlour Square 0838k 1005 Delnashaugh War Memorial Craigellachie Hotel 1010 Tomnavoulin Shop Rothes High Street 1015 Auchnarrow Orton 1020 Tomintoul Square Elgin (Linkwood Road)(ASDA) 1040 Auchnarrow 1505 Elgin Rail Station 1043 Tomnavoulin Shop 1510 Elgin High Street (Dr Grays) 1045 Delnashaugh War Memorial 1525 Elgin (Haugh Road)(Tesco) 1047 Marypark 1527 Elgin Bus Station 1050 Aberlour Square 1535 Train to Inverness 1057 Train to Aberdeen 1129 CODES: SDO Operates on School Days only Th Operates on Thursdays only k Connects with bus to/from Keith These services are operated by Robert Stables Coaches (RS), Roberts of Rothiemay (RR), and WW Smith (Sm), see page 12 for contact details. Check with operator for ability to carry bicycles. Aberlour Tomintoul Elgin 49

50 Walking Festivals 2009 The Sneck, near to Ben A'an, courtesy of Mike Fletcher Not sure of where to go, or want to walk as part of a group? The walking festivals offer a fantastic chance to go out with knowledgeable, local people who will add a lot more to your experience. Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival 9th - 16th May Contact: Neil Bremner enquiries@aviemorewalking.com T: or T: PO Box 5349,Aviemore, PH22 1YG Ballater Walking Festival Royal Deeside 16th - 22nd May Contact: David Horne info@walkballater.com T: Angus & Dundee Walking Festival 28th - 31st May Contact: Pru Dowie or Mick Pawley kirriegateway@angus.gov.uk T: Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking Festival 9th - 15th September Contact: Mike Fletcher info@tgwf.co.uk T: activeaboyne Outdoor Activities Festival 12th - 20th September Contact: Ann Fifield activeaboyne@mid-deeside.org.uk T: Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Walking Festival Contact: Nick Cole blairgowrie@visitscotland.com T:

51 SKI IN THE PARK The mountains of the Cairngorms National Park are home to three of Scotland s ski areas CairnGorm Mountain, Lecht 2090 and Glenshee. Between them these three offer skiers and snowboarders almost 100 kilometres of pistes served by more than 50 lifts including the famous funicular railway on CairnGorm. There is a great variety of terrain, facilities and après-ski for all ages, abilities and budgets plus the ski instruction and ski hire is second-to-none. And as this area has produced more Winter Olympians than any other in the UK, you know that you ll be following in some world-class tracks! Not just for the sporty, the areas have year-round visitor facilities so that you can take a drive through the spectacular mountain scenery, watch the snowsports or simply enjoy a snack or meal in the ski lodge. For more information on CairnGorm, Lecht 2090 and Glenshee, go to 51

52 Deeside Deeside There are two National Nature Reserves in the east of the Park at Dinnet and Glentanar. Good bus connections link Ballater and Braemar, via Dinnet and Glentanar (which requires a walk of 6km from the service bus, or use the Village Hopper service, see page 59), to Banchory and Aberdeen in the east. During the Summer, the Heather Hopper bus connects from Ballater over to Grantown-on-Spey and Speyside. River Dee near Ballater c Muir of Dinnet 52 Muir of Dinnet Grid ref D8, OS ref NO Situated between Dinnet and Aboyne, there is a visitor centre, accessible toilets and bike racks on site. The landscape is a complex mosaic of woodland, wetlands and moorland, and it is the variety of habitats in such a small area that make the Muir of Dinnet Reserve really special. Clamber into the Burn O'Vat and you'll get a sense of the enormous power unleashed in the last Ice Age.The burn may look harmless today, but in the past it brought pebbles and boulders swirling under the ice to scour out the giant open pothole that is now the Vat. You'll see bearberry heath & aspen woodland, and goldeneye ducks. The remainder of Muir of Dinnet is a mosaic of woodland, heath, bogs and open water. People have worked the land here for the last 8,000 years - mining, clearing the trees and burning the heather, all shaping the patterns we see now. With so many different habitats, there's also a wide variety of plants, birds and other animals to be found.woodland makes up around a third of the Reserve and you can wander amongst the pine and birch, interspersed with tall aspen trees. In the more open areas of the moorland, you can search for the shiny red berries of bearberry, interspersed with heather, an unusual combination that draws in some rare species of moth. On some of the wetter areas you'll find a red and green carpet of sphagnum moss that's an essential part of the distinctive bog habitat. Loch Davan, Muir of Dinnet

53 Muir of Dinnet Getting there without a car Bus service numbers 210 (Aberdeen - Ballater) and 201 (Aberdeen - Braemar) both stop at Dinnet which is a short walk away from the nearest point of the Reserve and about 2.5km from Burn O'Vat. Stagecoach Buses will stop on request at the junction between the B9119 and the A93, 2.5km from Burn O'Vat.There is no roadside pavement along the B9119 to the Reserve. The nearest cycleway is the Dinnet to Ballater section of the Deeside Way (Peterculter to Milton of Crathes).There is a network of around 19km of walks on the National Nature Reserve.These vary between 0.7km and 7km in length, with the shortest route to the Vat being the most popular.there are also links to the Deeside Way (the old Deeside Railway Line) and Forestry Commission tracks at Cambus O May close to the National Nature Reserve. There is a 700m wheel chair accessible trail to the entrance into the Vat and toilets on site. Near Dinnet c Muir of Dinnet 53

54 Aberdeen Banchory Aboyne Ballater Braemar - Service 201 Aberdeen Banchory Aboyne Ballater Braemar 54 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number Codes SDO NSD A NSD NSD SDO Aberdeen Bus Station Cults Hotel Culter Gordon Arms Drumoak Irvine Arms Crathes Castle Gate Hill of Banchory Primary Sch Banchory Academy bus layby 0835 Banchory Raemoir Road Banchory High Street Banchory Corsee Road Kincardine O'Neil Aboyne Main Street Aboyne Academy 1535 Dinnet Village Hall Ballater Bus Depot Crathie for Balmoral Braemar Auchendryne Sq MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number Codes NF F NF F F Aberdeen Bus Station Cults Hotel Culter Gordon Arms Drumoak Irvine Arms Crathes Castle Gate Hill of Banchory Primary Sch Banchory Raemoir Road Banchory High Street Banchory Corsee Road Torphins Square Kincardine O'Neil Aboyne Main Street Dinnet Village Hall Ballater Bus Depot Crathie for Balmoral Braemar Auchendryne Square CODES: SDO Operates on Aberdeenshire School Days only NSD Does not operate on Aberdeenshire School Days F Operates on Fridays only NF Does not operate on Fridays A From Monday 11th May until Friday 25th Sept. continues to Pitlochry / Aberfeldy as service 502 Monday,Wednesday and Friday, or to Blairgowrie / Perth on Tuesday and Thursday as service 503. This service is run by Stagecoach Bluebird, see page 12 for contact details. Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables.

55 Braemar Ballater Aboyne Banchory Aberdeen - Service 201 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number Codes SDO NSD Braemar Auchendryne Sq Crathie for Balmoral Ballater Bus Depot Dinnet Village Hall Aboyne Academy (SDO) 0844 Aboyne Main Street Kincardine O'Neil Banchory Corsee Road Banchory High Street Banchory Raemoir Road Hill of Banchory Primary Sch 0717 Crathes Castle Gate Drumoak Irvine Arms Culter Gordon Arms Cults Hotel Aberdeen Bus Station MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number A F Braemar Auchendryne Sq Crathie for Balmoral Ballater Bus Depot Dinnet Village Hall Aboyne Main Street Kincardine O'Neil Torphins Square Banchory Corsee Road Banchory High Street Banchory Raemoir Road Hill of Banchory Primary Sch Crathes Castle Main Gate Drumoak Irvine Arms Culter Gordon Arms Cults Hotel Aberdeen Bus Station CODES: SDO Operates on Aberdeenshire School Days only NSD Does not operate on Aberdeenshire School Days F Operates Fri only A From Monday 11th May until Friday 25th Sept. starts from Aberfeldy as service 502 Monday,Wednesday and Friday, and from Perth as service 503 Tuesday and Thursday. This service is run by Stagecoach Bluebird, see page 12 for contact details. Balmoral Castle Braemar Ballater Aboyne Banchory Aberdeen 55

56 Aberdeen Banchory Aboyne Ballater Braemar - Service 201 Aberdeen Braemar Aberdeen 56 SATURDAYS Service Number Codes B P Aberdeen Bus Station Cults Hotel Culter Gordon Arms Drumoak Irvine Arms Crathes Castle Gate Hill of Banchory Primary Sch 1817 Banchory Raemoir Road Banchory High Street Banchory Corsee Road Kincardine O Neil Aboyne Main Street Dinnet Village Hall Ballater Bus Depot Crathie for Balmoral Braemar Auchendryne Sq SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Service Number Aberdeen Bus Station Cults Hotel Culter Gordon Arms Drumoak Irvine Arms Crathes Castle Gate Hill of Banchory Primary Sch Banchory Raemoir Road Banchory High Street Banchory Corsee Road Torphins Square Kincardine O Neil Aboyne Main Street Dinnet Village Hall Ballater Bus Depot Crathie for Balmoral Braemar Auchendryne Sq SATURDAYS Service Number Codes Q Braemar Auchendryne Sq Crathie for Balmoral Ballater Bus Depot Dinnet Village Hall Aboyne Main Street Kincardine O Neil Banchory Corsee Road Banchory High Street Banchory Raemoir Road Hill of Banchory Primary Sch 0905 Crathes Castle Gate Drumoak Irvine Arms Culter Gordon Arms Cults Hotel Aberdeen Bus Station

57 Braemar Ballater Aboyne Banchory Aberdeen - Service 201 SATURDAYS SUNDAYS Service Number Braemar Auchendryne Sq Crathie for Balmoral Ballater Bus Depot Dinnet Village Hall Aboyne Main Street Kincardine O Neil Torphins Square Banchory Corsee Road Banchory High Street Banchory Raemoir Road Hill of Banchory Primary Sch Crathes Castle Gate Drumoak Irvine Arms Culter Gordon Arms Cults Hotel Aberdeen Bus Station CODES: B Operates from Saturday 16th May to Saturday 26th September. P Operates until Saturday 9th May and from Saturday 3rd Oct From 16th May to 26th Sept. this service operates as service 503 to Perth via Blairgowrie. Aberdeen Ballater Aberdeen - Service 210/213 Q Operates as Service 503 to Aberdeen from Saturday 16th May to Saturday 26th September. This service is run by Stagecoach Bluebird, see page 12 for contact details. Braemar Aberdeen MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS Codes M-S M-F M-F SA Aberdeen Bus Station Woodend Hospital Gates Elrick Straik Road Cairnie Crossroads Garlogie Echt Midmar Torphins The Square Lumphanan Bus Shelter Tarland Aboyne Main Street Ordie 1810 Dinnet Village Hall Ballater Bus Depot This service is run by Stagecoach Bluebird, see page 12 for contact details. Check with operator for ability to carry bicycles. Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS Codes M-F SA* M-S F KIN Ballater Bus Depot Dinnet Village Hall Ordie 0655 Aboyne Main Street Aboyne Academy 2150 Tarland Lumphanan Bus Shelter Torphins Square Midmar Echt Garlogie Cairnie Crossroads Elrick Straik Road Westhill Tesco 1316 Woodend Hosp. Gates Aberdeen Bus Station CODES: M-F Monday to Friday SA Saturday only M-S Monday to Saturday * Continues to Aberdeen as Service 202 F KIN Service 213, Friday only. Continues to Ballater as Service not operated by wheelchair accessible vehicles. Aberdeen Ballater Aberdeen 57

58 c Glen Tanar Glen Tanar Grid ref C8, OS ref NO There is a ranger service, and a visitor centre which includes a toilet suitable for disabled people, and a 400m access trail. The tranquil woodlands of Glen Tanar are the most easterly part of the ancient Caledonian pine forest and can give you a profound sense of timelessness. The gnarled centuries-old pine trees, regenerating seedlings of the future forest and the ephemeral clouds of pine pollen all tell a story of continuity and change.the network of estate tracks and waymarked trails give you a chance to explore this Reserve at your own pace, perhaps to see breeding golden eagle, osprey, merlin and peregrine. The crystal-clear Water of Tanar rushes through the middle of the Reserve on its way to the nearby River Dee. This is a landscape shaped by the last ice age, and the later forces of mankind including timber extraction, farming, and up to 1938, red deer. Glen Tanar Beyond the woodland the open moors beckon, rising up to Mt Keen, dressed in their purple-dyed cloak of summer heather, with the slowly advancing green tide of the pinewood. The stark mosaic of burned patches of moorland provides a home for the low-flying red grouse and is also an important place for the hen harrier. Keep an eye out for a flash of the male s distinctive grey wings as it sweeps close to the ground in a hungry search for birds and small mammals. Peregrine GLENTANAR 58

59 Glen Tanar Getting there without a car The 201 and 210 bus services from Aberdeen run through Aboyne about 6km away.you can pre-book a ride from the Deeside Village Hopper service - you must book ahead, ring between weekdays, to check when it runs. Or take the Heather Hopper, a Summer cross-cairngorms bus service, from Grantown-on-Spey to Ballater and the service bus onto Aboyne. Sustrans Route 1 (Edinburgh-Aberdeen-John O'Groats) is the nearest cycleway. Leave the route at Aberdeen and follow the A93 to Aboyne, or leave at Stonehaven and follow the A957 to Crathes, then turn onto the A93 to Aboyne.At Aboyne turn onto the B968 to Birsemore then right onto the A976. Continue straight ahead onto the minor road at the sharp corner 6km from Birsemore and follow this road to the car park.walking, you can take a detour from the nearby Deeside Way, which follows the path of the old railway line to Ballater.Trail guides are available on Glen Tanar s website and at the Visitor Centre. See for more information. Glen Tanar Glen Tanar c Glen Tanar 59

60 The Angus Glens Corrie Fee The Angus Glens The Angus Glens are remote yet beautiful, with little sign of human habitation. Corrie Fee National Nature Reserve provides direct access into this wild and challenging landscape. Corrie Fee Glen Isla Grid Ref B7, OS ref NO There are toilets and information available at the Glen Doll car park. Perched on the south-eastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park at the head of Glen Clova in the north of Angus, Corrie Fee is a dramatic glacial landscape that provides a home to a wealth of rare plants and animals.the scouring glaciers have left behind cliffs, ridges, jumbles of boulders and a meandering river.the underlying rocks combine with the harsh mountain environment to create conditions where only the hardiest can thrive. It is a haven for scarce arctic-alpine plants, birds such as the peregrine, and animals able to cope with the challenges of mountain life. Look out for beautiful plants like yellow mountain saxifrage, tormentil or roseroot. Corrie Fee, Glen Doll 60

61 Corrie Fee Getting there without a car Apost bus route serves the Glen Doll Area, and operates between Blairgowrie and Glenshee. Contact Angus Access Line or the Kirriemuir Post Office , The Reserve is 50km from Sustrans Route 77 (Dundee - Pitlochry). From this route (Dundee), head north on the A90 to Forfar, then A926 to Kirriemuir. From Kirriemuir take the B955 to the Clova Hotel. From there follow the road for 5km to the car park at the end of the road.the entrance to the Reserve is 3.5km beyond the car park.a wide surfaced trail follows the burn gently climbing up the glen through forestry for 3.5km. A short climb with steps leads to the gate in the deer fence and the entrance to the Reserve. A new upland path leads through the corrie, with stone pitching, open cross drains and then a steep ascent up the mountain path towards the munros Dreish & Mayar. Woolly willow in Coire Sharoch, Glen Doll Corrie Fee, Glen Doll Corrie Fee 61

62 Dundee Forfar Kirriemuir - Service 20 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number Sch A Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram * Kirriemuir High Street * Dundee Forfar Kirriemuir Service Number Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street Service Number D A Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street Service Number Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street CODES: Sch On School Days, bus stops at Forfar Academy 0844, and arrives at Padanaram and Kirriemuir High Street 4 mins later. PLEASE NOTE: Services 22, 22A & 22D operate via Glamis. This service is operated by Stagecoach Strathtay, see page 12 for contact details. 62 Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables.

63 Dundee Forfar Kirriemuir - Service 20 SATURDAYS Service Number A Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street Service Number Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street Service Number 22A Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Rd Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street CODES: Services 22, 22A & 22D operate via Glamis. This service is operated by Stagecoach Strathtay, see page 12 for contact details. Glen Doll Dundee Forfar Kirriemuir 63

64 Kirriemuir Forfar Dundee - Service 20 Kirriemuir Forfar Dundee MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number D D 20 Codes A Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel (0750) (0949) Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station Service Number Sch Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel (1307) Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street * Padanaram * Forfar Whitehills * Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot * Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station Service Number Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station Service Number Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station CODES: A On Dundee College days operates via Old Glamis Road, Clepington Road and Arklay Street. Sch On School Days, bus leaves Kirriemuir Bank Street and Padanaram 3 mins earlier, stops at Forfar Academy 1553, and leaves Forfar Whitehills and Prior Road 2 mins later. PLEASE NOTE: Services 22 & 22D operate via Glamis. Times in brackets indicate that bus calls at points shown on timetable in a different order to other journeys. 64

65 Kirriemuir Forfar Dundee - Service 20 SATURDAYS Service Number D Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel 0700 (0750) (0949) Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station Service Number D Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel 1200 (1307) Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station Service Number Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southbound Shelter Tealing opp Road End Dundee Commercial St Dundee Bus Station This service is operated by Stagecoach Strathtay, see page 12 for contact details. Descent from Mount Keen Kirriemuir Forfar Dundee Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. 65

66 Dundee Forfar Kirriemuir - Service 20 Dundee Forfar Kirriemuir SUNDAYS Service Number 20 20C 20 20C 20 20C 20 20C Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing Road End Gateside Northbound Shelter Forfar East High Street Forfar Prior Road Bus Depot Forfar Whitehills Forfar Don StreetTesco Padanaram Kirriemuir High Street SUNDAYS Service Number C 20 20C 20 20C 20 20C Kirriemuir High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir Bank Street Padanaram Forfar Whitehills Forfar Prior Rd opp Bus Depot Forfar East High Street Gateside Southhbound Shelter Tealing A90 Opp Road End Dundee Commercial Street Dundee Bus Station This service is operated by Stagecoach Strathtay, see page 12 for contact details. Glen Esk 66

67 Dundee Glamis Kirriemuir - Service 20C, 22, 22A & 22D MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS Service Number 22A D 22A Codes NS NS Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Westhall Terrace Tealing A90 Road End Charleston Hotel GlamisVillage Douglastown Forfar East High Street Southmuir Newton Hotel Northmuir Golf Course Kirriemuir High Street SUNDAYS Service Number 20C 20C 20C 20C Dundee Bus Station Dundee Commercial Street Tealing A90 Road End Forfar East High Street Douglastown Glamis Village Glamis Castle MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS Service Number 22D 22 22D 22 Codes NS S Kirriemuir High Street Northmuir Golf Course Southmuir Newton Hotel GlamisVillage Charleston A Tealing A90 opposite Road End Westhall Terrace Dundee Whitehall Street Dundee Bus Station SUNDAYS Service Number 20C 20C 20C 20C Glamis Castle GlamisVillage Douglastown Forfar East High Street Tealing A90 opp Road End Dundee Bus Station CODES: NS Does not operate on Saturdays S Operates on Saturdays only This service is operated by Stagecoach Strathtay, see page 12 for contact details. Dundee Glamis Kirriemuir Brechin Edzell Glen Esk - Service B19 & 150 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number B B19 Codes Sch FO Sch Brechin High School 1550 Brechin Clerk Street Balrownie HillTerrace R Edzell Panmure Arms Gannochy Bridge Woodburn Cottages Colmeallie Road End 1244 Hillock Road End 1246 Millden Bridge Tarfside Post Office Auchronie Invermark 1313 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Service Number B B19 Codes Sch FO Sch Invermark 0915 Auchronie 0755 Tarfside Post Office Millden Bridge Hillock Road End Colmeallie Road End Woodburn Cottages Gannochy Bridge Edzell Panmure Arms Brechin Southesk Street 1013 Brechin High School 0850 CODES: Sch Operates on Angus school days only FO Operates on Fridays only R Operates on request to driver Please note: Times in italics are connecting services to Edzell from Brechin Town Centre on Strathtay Scottish Service 21A. This service is operated by GleneskTravel Company, see page 12 for contact details. Check with operator for ability to carry bicycles. Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. Brechin Edzell Glen Esk 67

68 Kirriemuir Clova Kirriemuir - Service 121, 801/2 & 842 Kirriemuir Clova Kirriemuir Operator MFF MFF JPE JPE MFF MFF MFF SMT Service Number Codes Sch Sch TuFO TuFO Sch Sch Sch TuThO Kirriemuir High Street Kirriemuir Bank Street R Kirriemuir Parkend Depot Kirriemuir Websters High School Cortachy at B (0935) R Memus 0922 (1223) 1612 R Dykehead Royal Jubilee Arms R Gella 1540 Wester Eggie Clova Hotel Braedownie Operator MFF MFF MFF JPE JPE MFF MFF Service Number Codes Sch Sch Sch TuFO TuFO Sch Sch Braedownie Clova Hotel Rottal Gella Memus (1223) Dykehead Royal Jubilee Arms (1215) Cortachy at B Kirriemuir Websters High School Kirriemuir Parkend Depot Kirriemuir Bank Street 1230 Kirriemuir High Street OPERATORS: JPE JP Minicoaches Ltd MFF Meffan s Coaches SMT Strathmore Travel RMP Royal Mail Post Bus See page 12 for contact details. CODES: Sch Operates on Angus school days only TuFO Operates on Tuesdays and Fridays only TuThO Operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays only R Only runs on request to Strathmore Travel - requests should be made by 1600 on day of operation. (0935) Time in brackets indicates that place is served in different order to other journeys. Times in italics is a connecting Meffan s Coaches Service 128 from Kirriemuir Bank St. to Webster s High School where passengers change to Services 801 or 802. Kirriemuir Glen Clova - Postbus 220 Kirriemuir Clova 68 Service Number Codes MS MF Kirriemuir Post Office Rowan House Road End Cortachy Post Office/Dykehead Glencally 0930 Cortachy Post Office/Dykehead 0940 Gella Wester Eggie Clova Hotel Glendoll Lodge Youth Hostel 1055 Clova Hotel 1105 Inchdownie Gella Gella Bridge Cortachy Post Office/Dykehead Rowan House Road End Kirriemuir Post Office CODES: MS Monday - Saturday MF Monday - Friday This service is operated by Royal Mail, see page 12 for contact details.

69 Blairgowrie Glenshee - Postbus 216 Service Number 216 Codes MS Blairgowrie Delivery Office, Railway Road 0730 Westfields Post Office 0735 Bridge of Cally 0755 Blacklunans, Old Post Office 0920 Spittal of Glenshee Hotel 1115 Rhiedorrach arrive 1155 Rhiedorrach depart 1225 Spittal of Glenshee Hotel 1230 Blacklunans, Old Post Office 1250 Bridge of Cally 1315 Westfields Post Office 1325 Blairgowrie Wellmeadow 1330 Blairgowrie Delivery Office, Railway Road 1340 CODES: MS Monday - Saturday This service is operated by Royal Mail, see page 12 for contact details. Please note this postbus does not operate as far as Glenshee Ski Centre. Kirriemuir Kinnordy Glen Prosen - Service 121 & 815 MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Operator MFF JPE JPE MFF SMT MFF JPE JPE MFF Service Number Codes Sch TuFO TuFO Sch TuThO Sch TuFO TuFO Sch Kirriemuir Reform Street Glenprosen Village Kirriemuir Parkend Depot Easter Lednathie 0815 Kirriemuir High Street 1525 Pearsie Crossroads 0826 Kirriemuir Bank Street R Carroch Road End 0829 Kirriemuir Websters HS 1550 Newmill Road End 0831 Kinnordy R Kinnordy Newmill Road End 1558 Kirriemuir Websters HS 0845 Carroch Road End 1600 Kirriemuir Parkend Depot 1649 Pearsie Crossroads 1603 Kirriemuir High Street Easter Lednathie 1608 Kirriemuir Bank Street 1230 Glenprosen Village CODES: Sch Operates on Angus school days only TuFO Operates on Tuesdays and Fridays only TuThO Operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays only R Only runs on request to Strathmore Travel ( ) - requests should be made by 1600 on day of travel. Glenshee Ski Area OPERATORS: JPE JP Minicoaches Ltd MFF Meffan s Coaches SMT Strathmore Travel See page 12 for contact details. Disclaimer - Whilst we have taken every care to make sure the timetable information in this booklet is correct, you are advised to always contact the operator before travelling, especially from October 2009 to March 2010 when some services will change to more limited winter timetables. Outwith the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park, not all bus stops are shown in the timetables. Kirriemuir Glen Prosen Blairgowrie Glenshee 69

70 Website and Visitor Guide Countryside Rangers 70 Countryside Rangers Countryside Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help people discover and appreciate what s around them. They are an invaluable source of information about the plants and animals that can be seen locally, and the history of the area.they can help you discover what s special about the National Park. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that encourage people to learn Website and Visitor Guide Arange of leaflets including the Visitor Guide, Cairngorms Explorer, Parki and What s On provide information about what to see and do in the National Park. These can be obtained from Information Centres, Ranger Bases and Visitor Attractions. For more information visit about the National Park. Many of these activities are free or a modest cost. A full list of events can be found on or ask at your accommodation or local Visitor Information Centre. The map in the centre of this brochure shows ranger bases that are open to the public. Alternatively, if you want more information from an individual service they can be contacted direct. Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service Angus Glens Ranger Service Balmoral Estate Ranger Service Cairngorms Ranger Service Explore Abernethy Ranger Service Forestry Commission Scotland RS (Glenmore) Glenlivet Estate Ranger Service Glen Tanar Ranger Service Highland Council Ranger Service Newtonmore Grantown-on-Spey National Trust for Scotland Mar Lodge Rothiemurchus Estate Ranger Service Speyside Way Ranger Service

71 Index of Place Names Below is a list of place names in and around the Cairngorms National Park. The page numbers on which they appear are shown along with a reference for the Park map on pages Map Page Name Ref. Number Abernethy E5 21 Achlean D4 - Alvie D4 - Auchallater C6 - Aviemore E , 23-28, 30-31, 34-35, Ballater C , 50, Balmoral C7 - Boat of Garten E4 16, Braemar C6 15, 54 Bridge of Brown E6 - Broomhill E5 17 Cairngorm Ski Area D , 49, 51 Carr-Bridge E4 16, 23, 30-31, Cat Lodge C2 - Chapeltown E7 - Cock Bridge D7 - Colnabaichin D7 14 Coylumbridge E Craigellachie E4 28, 29 Crathie C7 15, Cromdale F , 49 Dalwhinnie C2 18, 23, Dinnet D9 15, Drumochter B2 - Dulnain Bridge F5 16, Feshiebridge D4 27 Glen Clova B8 68 Glen Prosen B7 69 Glen Tanar C Glenlivet F6 46 Map Page Name Ref. Number Glenmore D , 33 Glenshee Ski Area B6 51 Grantown-on-Spey F5 14, 16, 24-27, 30-31, 49 Insh D3 27 Inver C7 - Inverdruie D4 - Inverey C6 - Kincraig D4 18, 23 Kingussie D , 23, 27, Kinloch Laggan C1 - Kirriemuir A , Knockandhu E7 46 Laggan C2 23 Lairig Ghru D5 - Lecht Ski Area E7 14, 51 Linn of Dee C5 - Loch an Eilein D4 27 Loch Muick B7 - Lynchat D3 - Mount Keen C8 - Nethy Bridge E5 16, 18, Newtonmore D3 18, 19, 23, Ordie D8 57 Runtaleave A7 - Skye of Curr F5 - Spittal of Glenmuick C7 - Spittal of Glenshee A6 15, 69 Strathdon E Strathmashie Forest C2 - Tomintoul E6 14, 46 Tomnavoulin F6 46, 50 Wheen B8 - Index of Place Names Visitor Information Centres can be found at the locations marked. Please call for further information. 71

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