Expect a warm welcome from John who can normally be found behind the bar of the Aviemore Inn, which happens be above the deep end of the old swimming pool!

Located at the South end of Aviemore, next to the gently flowing River Spey, the pub can be found in the middle of the complex and is open to all every day, apart from Monday, which is "change-over" day.

You may find it difficult to leave the comfy sofa seating and the log burning stove is a real draw, particularly on those "cooler" days and, for those more hardy, there are trestle and "whisky barrel" seats outside.

Although the opening times are shown until 11pm, on quieter nights the bar may close earlier.

With Aviemore being in the middle of the Cairngorm National Park, it is well placed with many local attractions including the Strathspey Steam Railway.

John's wife Mary often helps in the Aviemore Inn, but she will normally be the one meeing you if you are checking into The Holiday Park self catering accommodation which includes chalets, cabins and caravans all of which are well insulated and heated and are available all year round. (BTW, the rental includes electricity and gas)

Many thanks to Mary Garrity who helped compiling this entry, and kindly provided the images.

[Update 2 Jun 2024: report of single hand pump serving Cairngorm Wildcat.]