Welcome to the Cairngorms National Park Travel Trade Website
Whether you are creating new tours and holidays for your customers or enhancing existing tours and itineraries, make sure you include a stay for your clients in the Cairngorms National Park.
Regularly voted one of the top places to visit in the world, each area of the park has its own distinct identity and cultural traditions.
Getting Here is Easy
Surrounded by the majestic Cairngorm Mountains, the National Park is an easy 2 hour drive north from Edinburgh or Glasgow, easily accessible by train and bus, and serviced by nearby Inverness and Aberdeen airports.
Or, your clients can take the overnight train service, the Caledonian Sleeper, direct from London Euston which makes 6 stops in the Park.
Where to Stay
There is a huge range of places to stay in the Cairngorms to suit all accommodation needs, from luxury lodges and Castles to campsites and hostels. Whether you are creating FIT or group packages for your travellers, there are businesses here in the Park committed to working with the travel trade.
Check out our ‘Suppliers’ sections where you will find the details of those businesses who are keen to work with the travel trade, offering special rates/commission.
Things to Do
One of the reasons that the Cairngorms National Park is such a popular tourist destination is because of the vast variety of activities and attractions on offer. Whether your clients are looking for outstanding family-friendly things to do, solo adventures in the wilderness or pursuits suitable for multi-generational groups, you will find all these and more in the Cairngorms.
The Park is famous for being a natural playground full of adventure for all, whatever time of year, but it is also full of culture, history, prized food and drink, spectacular driving routes and a wealth of sports.
Our directory provides you with details of some of the best travel trade products available in the Cairngorms, as well as special rates/commission for the travel trade.
Keeping Up to Date with What’s On
With such a lot going on in the Park throughout the year – from whisky to walking festivals and snowsports to watersports – we’ve created an online calendar enabling you to instantly access a list of current events.
You can also direct your clients, when they’re in the area, to pick up free copies of the ‘What’s On’ and ‘Parki’ guides, which we also produce.
Toolkit to Help You Promote the Cairngorms National Park
We have created a handy toolkit for you, which includes video & image content, which you can use to promote our destination.
Packing Essentials
The Cairngorms National Park is an all year round tourist destination, with lots to do whatever the weather. However, while it is generally warmer in the spring and summer, your clients would be well advised to pack for every type of weather as it can change quickly, especially in mountainous areas.
Clients should also be prepared for rain at any time of year. As the famous saying goes, there is no bad weather only the wrong clothes, so check out our ‘packing essentials’ list for suggested items to bring.
Don’t Hesitate to Contact Us
We welcome all travel trade enquiries and are delighted to provide advice, ideas, video content and quality images for your own itineraries. We can also connect you directly with businesses perfectly suited to satisfy your needs.
If you have any questions, or need any guidance, please fill out the contact form and we will be in touch to discuss.
