Cairngorm Brewery
24 minute walk from Aviemore station · Highlands and Argyll · Free entry
Cairngorm Brewery is a Highland craft brewery located in Aviemore, within the scenic Cairngorms National Park. Established through the merger of the Tomintoul and Aviemore breweries, it carries forward a brewing tradition that dates back to 1993.
The brewery is notable for its award-winning beers and community spirit. Its "Black Gold" and "Trade Winds" ales have earned accolades in the Champion Beer of Scotland awards. Visitors may also appreciate the brewery's support for the Highland Tiger Project, which helps save the Scottish Wildcat through sales of their "Wildcat" beer.
Visitors can explore a diverse range of year-round and seasonal beers available in both cask and bottle. You can enjoy unique brews with colorful histories, such as the "Ginger Rodent" ale, or sample acclaimed real ales that have been recognized by the Campaign for Real Ale.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Brewery
- Good for
- Beer & brewing
- Admission
- Free
- Opening
- By appointment
- Region
- Highlands and Argyll
Stations within walking distance
- Aviemore station — 24 min walk, 1.9 km
Other places near Aviemore
- Strathspey Steam Railway — 1 min walk from the station
- Speyside Way 7: Aviemore to Kincraig — 1 min walk from the station
- Craigellachie National Nature Reserve — 8 min walk from the station
- Aviemore Orbital path — 8 min walk from the station
- Craigellachie, Aviemore — 8 min walk from the station
- Beaver Trail, Rothiemurchus — 19 min walk from the station