From Issue Seven of Hidden Scotland Magazine

A Weekend Exploring the Cairngorms

A local’s guide to a weekend among the Cairngorms’ woods and lochs.

Words by Polly Cameron · Photographs by Jack Cairney

Printed in Issue Seven of Hidden Scotland Magazine, Autumn and Winter 2023–24.

Polly Cameron, Nethy Bridge resident and owner of The Dell of Abernethy, offers her insight into the area’s top attractions, activities, food and drinks. With advice on what to see and do, this guide provides a local’s perspective on exploring the Cairngorms.

Meet your local guide

Polly Cameron

How long have you lived in Nethy Bridge and what brought you here?: The Dell has been in the family since the 1960s, operated and deeply loved by my grandparents first and then my uncle John. Twelve years ago the timing was just right for all of us when my uncle was looking to move on and we were looking for a new project and a different lifestyle that would create a little space for a family. I spent every holiday here as a kid so it was very much like coming home.

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