KINGUSSIE "Monarch of the Glen" Country

"SONAS"
24 Hillside Avenue, Kingussie

HOME

ACCOMMODATION

KINGUSSIE

CONDITIONS

PRICES

ENQUIRIES

PHOTOS

CONTACT

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
 
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.

   
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

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