"At Cairngorm Mountain near Aviemore there’s a ski area in winter and, in milder months, activities like a tubing park, a mountain carting track, walking and mountain-biking trails, and Scotland’s only funicular railway that climbs to nearly 3,600 feet — it’s a good spot for both winter sports and family-friendly mountain activities year-round." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines