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Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Aviemore - Scotland's First Outdoor Capital - As the popularity of skiing in the Cairngorms grew from the 1960's, Aviemore itself grew from a small village into a buzzing holiday town. These days it's still a very popular family destination with all sorts of outdoor activities on offer, from windsurfing, to mountain biking, zip wiring to white water rafting. Mark Stephen charts the rise of Aviemore as Scotland's first outdoor capital, and looks at some of the more embarrassing moments too! Show less

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