Guidebook
Places to Visit
Run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, featuring native Scottish species such as capercaillie and wildcat as well as those from further afield such as Amur tiger or polar bear.
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, featuring native Scottish species such as capercaillie and wildcat as well as those from further afield such as Amur tiger or polar bear.
Ruined military stronghold built by the British government after the 1715 Jacobite rising.
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Ruthven Barracks
Ruined military stronghold built by the British government after the 1715 Jacobite rising.
Take a steam train along a 10-mile restored stretch of the original Highland Railway from Aviemore to Boat of Garten and Broomhill. Shops at all three stations.
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Strathspey Railway
Dalfaber RoadTake a steam train along a 10-mile restored stretch of the original Highland Railway from Aviemore to Boat of Garten and Broomhill. Shops at all three stations.
The highest whisky distillery in Scotland and the nearest to Rathmhor. A variety of tours and tastings available.
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Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadThe highest whisky distillery in Scotland and the nearest to Rathmhor. A variety of tours and tastings available.
Scotland's newest whisky distillery, near the elegant town of Grantown-on-Spey.
The Cairn Distillery - Visitor Experience
Scotland's newest whisky distillery, near the elegant town of Grantown-on-Spey.
Museums and Galleries
Wonderful open-air museum giving fascinating glimpses into past ways of Highland life.
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Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdWonderful open-air museum giving fascinating glimpses into past ways of Highland life.
The only public art gallery in the Cairngorms, run by community group Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists to promote art and access to art for both residents and visitors.
The Iona Gallery
The only public art gallery in the Cairngorms, run by community group Society of Badenoch and Strathspey Artists to promote art and access to art for both residents and visitors.
Nature Reserves
Internationally important RSPB wetland reserve, famous for wintering geese and swans and for breeding lapwings, curlews and redshanks. Great waymarked trails and bird hides.
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RSPB - Insh Marshes
Internationally important RSPB wetland reserve, famous for wintering geese and swans and for breeding lapwings, curlews and redshanks. Great waymarked trails and bird hides.
Many great trails through Scots Pine forests with lovely views of hills and lochs and even a sandy beach. Visitor Centre, café and Britain’s only herd of reindeer.
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Glenmore Forest Park
Many great trails through Scots Pine forests with lovely views of hills and lochs and even a sandy beach. Visitor Centre, café and Britain’s only herd of reindeer.
Outdoor Activities
Well-signed long-distance trail which follows the River Spey for 85 miles from Newtonmore through Kingussie, Kincraig and Aviemore to Grantown and ultimately to the sea at Buckie. You don’t have to do the whole thing, there are lots of short walks or bike rides along parts of it. The Kingussie to Kincraig section is very enjoyable – start at Ruthven Barracks.
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Speyside Way
Speyside WayWell-signed long-distance trail which follows the River Spey for 85 miles from Newtonmore through Kingussie, Kincraig and Aviemore to Grantown and ultimately to the sea at Buckie. You don’t have to do the whole thing, there are lots of short walks or bike rides along parts of it. The Kingussie to Kincraig section is very enjoyable – start at Ruthven Barracks.
Lots of activities including Land Rover safaris, pony trekking and Segway adventures. High-quality farm shop and restaurant.
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Rothiemurchus
Lots of activities including Land Rover safaris, pony trekking and Segway adventures. High-quality farm shop and restaurant.
Friendly and well-equipped watersports centre offering loads of activities including sailing, canoeing and windsurfing instruction and hire. Café and restaurant on site.
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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Friendly and well-equipped watersports centre offering loads of activities including sailing, canoeing and windsurfing instruction and hire. Café and restaurant on site.
20 miles of green, blue, red and black mountain bike trails as well as bike park with berms and jumps. Bike hire and café on site.
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Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Biking Trail Centre
7 Forestry Houses20 miles of green, blue, red and black mountain bike trails as well as bike park with berms and jumps. Bike hire and café on site.
Places to Eat
Cafe Bistro
57High StExcellent reasonably-priced restaurant highly recommended by previous guests.
Pleasant hotel restaurant with tasty, good value food and friendly service. Check website before visiting, as at some times of year evening meals are only served Friday - Sunday.
McInnes House Hotel
Newtonmore RoadPleasant hotel restaurant with tasty, good value food and friendly service. Check website before visiting, as at some times of year evening meals are only served Friday - Sunday.
The best restaurant in the area - absolutely superb food and friendly relaxed service in a converted mill building just up the hill from the town centre.
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The Cross
Ardbroilach RoadThe best restaurant in the area - absolutely superb food and friendly relaxed service in a converted mill building just up the hill from the town centre.
Lovely friendly cafe serving particularly delicious cakes, which also incorporates a gallery of works for sale by local artists.
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Old post office café
1 Braeriach RdLovely friendly cafe serving particularly delicious cakes, which also incorporates a gallery of works for sale by local artists.
The Boathouse Restaurant
Relaxed log cabin vibe overlooking the Loch and watersports centre.
Good range of tasty food in roadside hotel restaurant on the way to Aviemore.
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Rowan Tree Country Hotel & Restaurant
Good range of tasty food in roadside hotel restaurant on the way to Aviemore.
The Sugarbowl
30 High StGreat range of hot lunches and sweet snacks in a bustling and welcoming atmosphere.
First rate fish and chip shop with friendly staff and wide range of food to eat in or take away. By the traffic lights in the middle of town.
Joe's The Chippy on The Corner
19 High StFirst rate fish and chip shop with friendly staff and wide range of food to eat in or take away. By the traffic lights in the middle of town.
Food scene
Kingussie's very own Independent cheesemonger, specialising in Scottish farmhouse cheeses along with wine, artisan bread and a range of other delicatessen products.
THE CHEESE NEUK
20 High StKingussie's very own Independent cheesemonger, specialising in Scottish farmhouse cheeses along with wine, artisan bread and a range of other delicatessen products.
High quality fresh local meat products served by friendly and knowledgeable staff, including sausages, burgers and oven-ready pies. Also a selection of other local produce including chutneys, eggs and vegetables.
D Gilmour Butchers
King StreetHigh quality fresh local meat products served by friendly and knowledgeable staff, including sausages, burgers and oven-ready pies. Also a selection of other local produce including chutneys, eggs and vegetables.