Glenmore Visitor Centre and Café
In March 2024, the Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust (AGCT) achieved a major milestone when Forestry and Land Scotland granted approval for our application to purchase the Glenmore Visitor Centre through the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process. This marks the start of an exciting new phase, as we reimagine the Centre to serve as a lively space for both residents and visitors.
With financial backing from Social Investment Scotland, we will acquire the Visitor Centre and transform it into a vibrant hub. The income generated will be reinvested into the Centre and other local projects, ensuring long-lasting benefits for the Aviemore and Glenmore community.
Key Dates and Milestones Along the Way
- Community Asset Transfer Application Submitted: January 6, 2024
- Forestry and Land Scotland's Approval Notice: March 28, 2024
- Social Investment Scotland Loan Finalised: May 15, 2024
- CNPA Climate Adaptation Fund Secured: £46,720 for energy efficiency improvements, July 24, 2024
- Formal Offer to Purchase: September 30, 2024
Upcoming Important Date
- Ownership Handover: November 1, 2024
Crowdfunding Campaign
We have launched a Crowdfunding campaign and are asking our supporters to help us raise £25,000 to transform soon to be community-owned Glenmore Visitor Centre into a vibrant, welcoming space for locals and visitors.
You can read more about the Crowdfunding campaign and donate by clicking here.
Why Your Support Matters
Glenmore Forest Park is at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, a landscape rich in history and natural beauty. By supporting us, you are helping to ensure that our community; Aviemore and Glenmore and the wider Badenoch and Strathspey area—becomes a key stakeholder in how Glenmore is managed and protected for generations to come.
The Visitor Centre plays a vital role in our local tourism economy. Community ownership will ensure that it continues to promote responsible tourism and environmental stewardship while contributing to our community's long-term economic sustainability. This includes the creation of jobs, engagement of local trades and supply chains, and opportunities for the development of our young people.
Our Vision: Transforming the Visitor Centre
We envision a vibrant, engaging Glenmore Visitor Centre that reflects the beauty and significance of Glenmore, the Cairngorms, Aviemore and our surrounding communities. This transformation will create a world-class visitor experience, showcasing the rich history and heritage of the area, and ensuring that the visitor centre remains a cornerstone of local tourism, supporting businesses and fostering sustainable tourism.
We Need Your Support to Bring This Vision to Life
We are turning to you—our community, friends, and supporters—to help us bring our ambitious vision to life. Our goal is to raise £25,000 to kickstart the refurbishment of the visitor centre, focusing on the café & visitor information areas. Your donations will help create a centre that is not only welcoming and vibrant but also sustainable and community-focused.
FIND OUT MORE AND DONATE TO OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN HERE.
