Come, Stay & Play Outdoors in the Scottish Highlands

Strathspey Railway in the Cairngorms provides an excellent day out in the central mountains of Scotland. Why not try a day visit to the town of Aviemore and the Strathspey Railway, which is about 90 minutes drive from Banavie.   Sunday is the best day of the …

A trip to Corrour by train followed by a walk around Loch Ossian provides a marvellous day out. You can board the train at Banavie or Corpach and 45-50 minutes later you are in this lovely remote area.   It is only really practical to use the two morning trai…

The Jacobite runs right by our house during the period April to October.  There is a morning service from Easter to late October.   The afternoon service is added from mid May through to September. There are lots of great viewing and photographic opportuniti…

There is always something to see at Banavie. Watch cruise and sailing boats passing through the locks.  See The Jacobite passing over the swing bridge on its route to Mallaig.

Why not avoid some of the crowds and take in another Munro at the same time.  Hike Ben Nevis is via Carn Mor Dearg and The Arete ridge. This hike starts at the North Face car park which is not far from Torlundy.   Just follow the well made and obvious track …