Food: a cut above the typical fare available in Aviemore. A locally sourced menu with a respect for the seasons. Drinks: The area's largest malt whisky and real ale selections. A focus on bottled Scots craft ales, with a seasonal cocktail list. Accommodation: a 40 bed bunkhouse, with a range of rooms, including twins, doubles and bunks in dorms. All at the budget end of the market. Music: live music once or twice a week, showcasing the best emerging artists and DJs from the UK and beyond. When live music not on, expect inventive and diverse playlists. Top 40 need not apply.