KINGUSSIE "Monarch of the Glen" Country
"SONAS"
24 Hillside Avenue, Kingussie
| Kingussie (Gaelic: Ceann-a-Ghuibhsaich: The head of pinewood) is the traditional capital of Badenoch, the area of the upper Spey Valley in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. It nestles beside the River Spey at the foothills of the Cairngorms and Monadhliath Mountains | ||
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the south of Kingussie lies the ruin Ruthven
Barracks which was last occupied by the Jacobites
en route to Culloden. The barracks are situated
on the site of the historic Ruthven Castle, home
of the legendary 14th Century son of King Robert
the 2nd, Alexander Stewart, the Wolf of Badenoch.
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Kingussie is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and all those who appreciate fresh clean air, dramatic ever changing scenery and Highland hospitality. For those seeking invigoratiing activities there's hill walking, mountain biking, fishing, tennis, golfing, pony trekking, bird watching, skiing and many water sports. | |
There is a renowned 18 hole golf course in a mountain setting and a further five golf courses within easy reach in the Spey Valley. Kingussie, a market town with traditional Victorian buildings, is home to the Highland Folk Museum and is close to the RSPB reserve at Insh Marshes and the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig. The town has a fine selection of cafes, restaurants and hotels and a variety of interesting shops where you can buy various gifts, pictures and mementos to remind you of your visit to Kingussie. The successful television series "Monarch of the Glen" has been filmed entirely in the upper Spey Valley. – Tourist Map |
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Links: |
Kingussie | |
| The Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board | ||
| The Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers | ||
| Walks in the Highlands | ||
| Kingussie Golf Club | ||
| Nevis Range, Skiing, Mountainbikes, Snowboarding | ||
| Highland Wildlife Park | ||
| Monarch of the Glen | ||
| Highland Folk Museum | ||
| Kingussie
Railway Line |
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