FOODS, ARTS & CRAFTS
A’ANSIDE STUDIOS Established in 1996 as a small gallery and stained glass workshop, A’anside Studios soon outgrew its premises, leading Barry and Jacqui Horning to supervise the building of the first purpose built gallery for what would soon be designated The Cairngorms National Park in 2001. The gallery focuses on artists from Scotland, particularly those living and working in the area. Work on show includes original oils, acrylics and watercolours, landscape and wildlife photographs, carvings and ceramics. The studio houses Jacqui’s stained glass workshop where she crafts panels for sale in the shop and on commission. The shop also features an extensive area specialising in Scottish gifts and a small delicatessen with top quality local and world foods. Tel: 01479 872074 CAIRNGORM CREATIONS Cairngorm Creations is a new craft and gift retail outlet situated in the heart of Aviemore. Specialising in quality goods, Cairngorm Creations gives local crafters an opportunity to showcase and sell their unique creations along with other quality giftware. Proprietors Ben and Janet Harris welcome all creative artisans to display their diverse range of handcrafted products, allowing visitors the opportunity to see first-hand the wonderful array of handcrafted goods and creative talent across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Tel: 01479 811114, www.cairngormcreations.com POTTERY BUNKHOUSE AND COFFEE SHOP The Pottery Bunkhouse and Coffee Shop at Laggan Bridge is the perfect pit-stop for a relaxing break whilst exploring the beautiful Cairngorms. Housed in a converted stone barn, this extensive gift shop is well worth a browse for beautifully designed knitwear and locally crafted gifts. Be sure to visit the adjacent Coffee Shop and courtyard to enjoy one of the delicious homemade scones. Tel: 01528 544231, www.potterybunkhouse.co.uk CARRBRIDGE ARTISTS STUDIO Carrbridge Artists Studio showcases constantly changing displays of original work produced by artists Jeff, Alice and Amy Buttress. Jeff specialises in Cairngorms landscapes and wildlife depicted in paintings, sketches, prints and cards, whilst ceramic artists Alice and Amy produce pottery and sculptures in stoneware and porcelain alongside beautiful ranges of dichroic glass jewellery. Keeping in line with the ‘Carve Carrbridge’ chainsaw competition held in the village for several years, Alice has also honed her sculptural skills to produce a variety of wooden carvings of woodland wildlife. Tel: 01479 841328, www.carrbridgestudios.com ROTHIEMURCHUS ESTATE FARM SHOP & THE DRUIE CAFE/ RESTAURANT Taste this stunning landscape with delicious, fresh and nutritious food you can trust, beautifully prepared in the Rothiemurchus kitchens and butchery to buy in Rothiemurchus Farm Shop and eat in The Druie. The finest Rothiemurchus pedigree Highland beef and tender venison, seasonal cheeses and much more from Scotland and elsewhere. Enjoy The Old School Shop, The Card Shop and monthly exhibitions celebrating Scottish artists and photographers. Rothiemurchus Centre open daily. Tel: 01479 812345, www.rothiemurchus.net