Sports and the Outdoors

G2 Outdoor. The wide range of adventures at G2 Outdoor includes white-water rafting, gorge walking, and rock climbing. The company offers a family float trip on the River Spey in summer, and in winter runs ski courses. The Hatchery, Alvie Estate, Aviemore, Highland, PH21 1NE. 01540/651784; www.g2outdoor.co.uk.

Glenmore Lodge. In Cairngorms National Park, this is a good center for day and residential courses on rock and ice climbing, hiking, kayaking, ski touring, mountain biking, and more. Some classes are aimed at under-18s. There are superb facilities, such as an indoor climbing wall. Off B970, Glenmore, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1QZ. 01479/861256; www.glenmorelodge.org.uk.

Mikes Bikes. This small bike shop stocks all the gear you might need to take advantage of the many paths around Aviemore. It also rents and repairs bikes. Prices start at £15 for three hours. 5A Myrtlefield Shopping Centre, Grampian Rd., Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1SB. 01479/810478; www.aviemorebikes.co.uk.