The Free Church Manse guide to the Kingussie area
Food Scene
Mehmood's Curry House
30 Main StGreat curry - does takeaway too.
The Sugarbowl
30 High StHome baking and more in the heart of town.
The Old Post Office Gallery and Cafe has an Italian/Scottish vibe and some very delicious cakes :-)
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Kincraig
The Old Post Office Gallery and Cafe has an Italian/Scottish vibe and some very delicious cakes :-)
McInnes House Hotel
Newtonmore RoadPub grub and a carvery at the weekend.
Cafe Bistro
57High StLovely local food. BYOB and be sure to book in advance.
Great food and wine at The Cross. Booking essential. £££ but worth the pennies :-) A great place for a celebration meal.
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The Cross
Ardbroilach RoadGreat food and wine at The Cross. Booking essential. £££ but worth the pennies :-) A great place for a celebration meal.
Lovely cafe in Newtonmore - reward yourself with cake after walking there from Kingussie....?
The Wild Flour
Main StreetLovely cafe in Newtonmore - reward yourself with cake after walking there from Kingussie....?
Essentials
Gow George
King StreetGreat local butcher with fresh Scottish produce.
Stock up on basics - everything you will need for self catering.
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Co-op Food - Kingussie - High Street
24 High StStock up on basics - everything you will need for self catering.
Tesco Metro
10 Tomnahurich StSupermarket in Aviemore
Kingussie Post Office
King StreetLocal post office - based in the Post Box store on Main Street
Boots
1-11 Academy StLocal pharmacy in case you need any TLC :-)
ALDI
Unit 3 Santa Claus DriveLow cost grocery store in Aviemore.
Arts & Culture
Great look into how people lived in Scotland from the 1700s- 1960s
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Highland Folk Museum
Kingussie RdGreat look into how people lived in Scotland from the 1700s- 1960s
Local art gallery that shows art from local artists. Free of charge and worth a wee visit.
The Iona Gallery
Local art gallery that shows art from local artists. Free of charge and worth a wee visit.
Beautiful photography of the local area and beyond by Ed Smith. Great place to buy photo cards and gifts to remember your stay in the Cairngorm.
Eleven41 Gallery
35 High StBeautiful photography of the local area and beyond by Ed Smith. Great place to buy photo cards and gifts to remember your stay in the Cairngorm.
Parks & Nature
One of Europe's most important wetland areas. Super for bird watching.
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RSPB - Insh Marshes
One of Europe's most important wetland areas. Super for bird watching.
Lovely walking in Glen Feshie - at the Western end there's a sculpture trail and Feshie Bridge is a popular spot for a dip in the river....brrrr!
Glenfeshie Forest
Lovely walking in Glen Feshie - at the Western end there's a sculpture trail and Feshie Bridge is a popular spot for a dip in the river....brrrr!
Loch Insh
Lovely spot for walking and rambling.
Drumguish
Network of trails in the forest and into Glenfeshie.
Loch Gynack
Lovely walk from Kingussie.
Beautiful lochside trail of c.5k in the caledonian pine woodlands. Good shout if it's a wee bit rainy or windy!
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Loch an Eilein
Beautiful lochside trail of c.5k in the caledonian pine woodlands. Good shout if it's a wee bit rainy or windy!
Local trails take you up Creag Bheag just behind the house. It's well worth the effort as the views up and down the valley are really very lovely. FYI the record for the hill run is around 30mins ;-)
Creag Bheag
Local trails take you up Creag Bheag just behind the house. It's well worth the effort as the views up and down the valley are really very lovely. FYI the record for the hill run is around 30mins ;-)
Sightseeing
Sight of historical significance: Ruthven Barracks were built by George II’s government between 1719 and 1721 following the Jacobite rising of 1715. They were to house garrison infantry to police the area and enforce the Disarming Act of 1716.
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Ruthven Barracks
Sight of historical significance: Ruthven Barracks were built by George II’s government between 1719 and 1721 following the Jacobite rising of 1715. They were to house garrison infantry to police the area and enforce the Disarming Act of 1716.
Entertainment & Activities
Network of mountain bike forest trails covering 20 miles, suitable for all abilities.
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Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Biking Trail Centre
7 Forestry HousesNetwork of mountain bike forest trails covering 20 miles, suitable for all abilities.
Highland Horse Fun
The home of pony trekking in Scotland - trekking and riding for all ages.
G2 Outdoor
Range of outdoor activities in the Cairngorms.
Kingussie Golf Club
Gynack RoadGolf course with stunning Cairngorm views.
Speyside Distillery
Tours of this artisan distillery must be booked in advance.
Range of water sports and outdoor activities for all.
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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Range of water sports and outdoor activities for all.
Family friendly "orienteering" around the nearby town of Newtonmore as you search for over 100 brightly painted wildcat sculptures that are often remarkably tricky to spot!
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The Wildcat Centre
Main StreetFamily friendly "orienteering" around the nearby town of Newtonmore as you search for over 100 brightly painted wildcat sculptures that are often remarkably tricky to spot!
A cinema in the conference centre of the MacDonald Hotel in Aviemore. Cheap and cheerful. Great for rainy days!
Spey Valley Cinema
A cinema in the conference centre of the MacDonald Hotel in Aviemore. Cheap and cheerful. Great for rainy days!
Local art gallery that also has glass making workshops with Ann - a really lovely way to spend an afternoon or morning.
Fused and Light
100 High StLocal art gallery that also has glass making workshops with Ann - a really lovely way to spend an afternoon or morning.
Only an hour from Kingussie - when the snow plays in the winter head over for some skiing and in the summer take the gondola to the top and bike back down. Or simply enjoy the view ;-)
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Nevis Range Mountain Resort
Only an hour from Kingussie - when the snow plays in the winter head over for some skiing and in the summer take the gondola to the top and bike back down. Or simply enjoy the view ;-)
Around an hour from Kingussie enjoy skiing on the Lecht. A great place for learning your snow craft....
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Lecht 2090
Lecht RoadAround an hour from Kingussie enjoy skiing on the Lecht. A great place for learning your snow craft....
Rothiemurchus estate has a variety of activities: walks; biking; clay pigeon shooting; fishing andwildlife watching. It also has farm shop and gallery.
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Rothiemurchus
Rothiemurchus estate has a variety of activities: walks; biking; clay pigeon shooting; fishing andwildlife watching. It also has farm shop and gallery.
A very popular trip - especially with the youngsters. Find out about reindeers and get up close and personal!
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I-Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
A very popular trip - especially with the youngsters. Find out about reindeers and get up close and personal!
One of the most popular local picnic spots. Safe place for some wild swimming and also the location of Loch Morlich watersports centre where you can kayak, paddle board and sail.
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Loch Morlich
One of the most popular local picnic spots. Safe place for some wild swimming and also the location of Loch Morlich watersports centre where you can kayak, paddle board and sail.
Apparently Dalwhinnie is Scotland's highest distillery - enjoy tours and tastings :-) You can always take the train so that you can enjoy a tipple....
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Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military RoadApparently Dalwhinnie is Scotland's highest distillery - enjoy tours and tastings :-) You can always take the train so that you can enjoy a tipple....
Getting Around
Kingussie station
Ruthven RoadTrain station Kingussie.
Duke of Gordon Hotel station
Bus stop for local buses.