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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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To 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.
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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:
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Kingussie
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The Highlands of Scotland Tourist
Board
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The Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
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Walks in the Highlands
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Kingussie Golf Club
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Nevis Range, Skiing, Mountainbikes,
Snowboarding
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Highland Wildlife Park
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Monarch of the Glen
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Highland Folk Museum
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Kingussie Railway Line
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