Discover CairnGorm Mountain's ancient landscape from the comfort and safety of the UK's highest funicular railway. The mountain railway is open daily. First train up departs at 10.20am. Last train to the top is at 4.00pm and the last public train down is at 4.40pm. Trains run every 20 mins or subject to demand. Don't forget you can walk up and get the train back down again. Ask about our Annual Friends Membership (£15 for an adult) and you can visit as many times as you like. Click here for information on admission prices.
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Walking at CairnGorm Mountain

Fresh mountain air, fantastic montane scenery, the best weather watching site in the UK - walking is good for the soul. At CairnGorm Mountain we have a range of self guided trails or Ranger - guided walks to keep you fit, active and engaged in this mountain environment.
Visitors who wish to take part in a Ranger Guided walk are asked to pre book by calling 01479 861341 during office hours or book online.
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 Click here to visit the walking page. Click here to visit the events page.

Art on the Mountain
Spring, Summer, Autumn Art Exhibition Programme

Throughout the year CairnGorm Mountain, near Aviemore,  is host to a range of art exhibitions displaying works from a range of local Scottish artists and photographers from throughout the Cairngorms National Park. Many of the works are for sale. Free entry.

Monday 6th July - Sunday 9th August 2009
Artist:           Daniel Cottam (for purchase)
Location:     T Bar Gallery at CairnGorm Mountain

Daniel Cottam (Kincraig) is a self taught landscape and portrait artist, born, brought up and living in Strthspey. He works predominantly in oils and produces commission pieces. Daniel has  strong connection with CairnGorm Mountain - his father, Brian was the original caretaker for the Shieling building at the middle station. Daniel has skied here since before he can properly remember, but thinks he was about 3 years old! His exhibtion is a personal display of his time spent on the mountain.

Ceilidh Nights at CairnGorm Mountain - This Thursday - book now!

Come to a traditional  Scottish ceilidh night -
Highland dancing and family fun every Thursday evening from  2nd July
through until 27th August 2009.


The CairnGorm Ceilidh night is an evening of great family fun. Ride the train up to the Ptarmigan Restaurant (the highest in the UK), enjoy a traditional 3 course Highland Buffet and dancing to a ceilidh band. Don't worry if you haven't done the steps before as the band will talk you through all the dances. The CairnGorm Ceilidhs are now in their 7th season and are always popular. We strongly recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01479 861341 to book or Book online here

The Mountain Garden at CairnGorm

The garden sits at 650m above sea level and is, we believe, one of the highest tended gardens in the UK. Located just above the Base Station at the Coire Cas car park it is home to some of the rarest plant species in the UK.  The garden showcases the plants found in the surrounding mountains and to see similar habitats you would have to travel over two thousand miles north to Arctic Norway.Since 2006 the Mountain Garden has benefited from the hard work of our resident gardener in the summer months. Slavka  worked as a Botanist specialising in endangered and rare species in lowland areas in Slovakia. She can usually be spotted in and around the garden and is happy to answer questions and point you in the direction of interesting features or new growth.The garden is open daily and free of charge. Click here for more details.

Camera Obscura - NEW FOR 2009

Mountain to Sea - Beyond Site. Our newest attraction is a camera obscura with both real time images and recorded images for guests to explore the mountain environment and what lies beyond our horizon. The Mountain to Sea - Beyond site charts a visual journey from Cairn Gorm Mountain to 48 locations across Scotland following the four points of the Compass. The result creates a unique opportunity to enrich our experience of the mountain by revealing what lies beyond our normal visual horizon. FREE ENTRY - opening in July 2009
For more information click here.