Our Location
E.Mail: Ruthvensteadings@aol.com
The Cairngorms,
with 4 of the 5 highest peaks in Britain,
and the superb Valley of the River Spey,
form the centre of Scotlands largest
National Park.
"One of the best places for outdoor activities in the country".
Ruthven Barracks
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Less than 1
mile from the Highland Town of Kingussie
and just 12 miles south of Aviemore in the Heart of the
Cairngorms National Park. Overlooking Ruthven Barracks, Bird Reserve
and the famous "Insh Marshes" RSPB Bird Reserve
A very scenic
location with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Guests enjoy the lovely walk into Kingussie of a summer evening, crossing the
River Spey
just 400m away,
and continuing past the infamous "Kingussie
Shinty Pitch"
The small town
of Kingussie was used extensively for filming the BBC TV Series
'Monarch of the Glen' and has interesting shops, bars and restaurants
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Exciting for all ages, in all weathers. Watercoaster, exhibitions, viewing tower, tree top trail, climbing wall and restaurant. |
Landmark Forest Theme Park |
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Experience Scottish wildlife past and present. Wolves, otters, bison, capercaillie, lynx and more all within the spectacular setting of the Cairngorm National Park |
Highland Wildlife Park
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A mountain experience to inspire everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Ride the Cairngorm Mountain Railway and let the scenery take your breath away. |
Cairngorm Mountain Railway |
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Amazing walks, land rover tours, fishing, shooting clays, quad bike tours, wildlife watching. |
Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre |
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A purpose built mountain bike centre set in one of the most scenic parts of the Cairngorm National Park. Trails with 'bite' |
Wolftrax Mountain Bike Centre
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Daytime/evening trips through spectacular areas at the foot of the Cairngorms. Meet the dogs and talk with the 'Musher' |
Cairngorm Sled Dog Adventure Centre |
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Guided wildlife excursions with a friendly, experienced local nature watcher. |
Highland Wildlife & Bird Watch Safaris mailto:steve.reddick@btinternet.com
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This award winning museum has a 1700's township with turf houses and open peat fires, a working croft with rare bread animals and farm machinery and an old tin school. Cafe |
Highland Folk Museum |
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Join the reindeer herder out on the hillside where the reindeer graze in their natural environment. |
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre |
Kingussie is
3/4 hr drive
south of Inverness and airport
and less than 2 1/2 hrs drive north of Edinburgh and Glasgow
Tel: (01540) 662328