CE4 AW 20-3-08:1. CNP BOOKLET AW_19.05.05 23/4/08 11:46 Page 2 EXPLORE YOUR NATIONAL PARK CE4 AW 20-3-08:1. CNP BOOKLET AW_19.05.05 23/4/08 11:47 Page 1 CE4 AW 20-3-08:1. CNP BOOKLET AW_19.05.05 23/4/08 11:47 Page 2 Credits Published by 14 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey Moray PH26 3HG www.cairngorms.co.uk Email:
[email protected] Tel: 01479 873535 Designed, produced & distributed on behalf of Cairngorms National Park Authority by Carr-Bridge. Tel: 01479 841900 Original Cairngorms on a Shoestring text by Elma McMenemy Marketing +PR, and research by Elma McMenemy Marketing +PR with assistance from WalkDeeside Ltd Printed on paper from sustainable, managed forests. When you have finished with this Credits brochure please recycle it. Cover photograph Front: Ballater Square Centre Map Wendy Price Cartographic Services Photographs Cairngorms National Park Authority; David Gowans; Scottish Natural Heritage; VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint; Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint; VisitScotland; Stewart Grant/CNPA; Aviemore Walking Festival; Glenshee Ski Centre; CairnGorm Mountain; Landmark Forest Theme Park; Dorothy Carse; Balmoral Castle Thanks to HITRANS and Nestrans for their support in producing this publication. 2 River Esk,Angus CE4 AW 20-3-08:1. CNP BOOKLET AW_19.05.05 23/4/08 11:47 Page 3 Contents Page Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park 4 How to use this guide 4 Cairngorms on a Shoestring 5 Cairngorms Independent Hostels 6 Walking Festivals in and around the Park 7 Public Transport Contact Details 8 Enjoying the Countryside