Things to do in Kingussie & Newtonmore
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Ruthven Barracks
The roofless Ruthven Barracks was one of four garrisons built by the British government after the first Jacobite rebellion of 1715 as part of a Hanoverian scheme to take control of the Highlands. Ironically, the barracks were last occupied by Jacobite troops awaiting the return of Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Battle of Culloden. Learning of his defeat and subsequent flight, they destroyed the barracks before taking to the glens. Perched dramatically on a river terrace and clearly visible from the main A9 road near Kingussie, the ruins are spectacularly floodlit at night.
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Highland Folk Museum
The open-air Highland Folk Museum comprises a collection of historical buildings and relics revealing many aspects of Highland culture and lifestyle. Laid out like a farming township, it has a community of traditional thatch-roofed cottages, a sawmill, a schoolhouse, a shepherd’s bothy (hut) and a rural post office. Actors in period costume give demonstrations of woodcarving, spinning and peat-fire baking. You’ll need two to three hours to make the most of a visit here.
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Cross
Housed in a converted water mill beside the Allt Mor burn, the Cross is one of the finest restaurants in the Highlands. The intimate, low-raftered dining room has an open fire and a patio overlooking the stream, and serves a daily-changing menu of fresh Scottish produce accompanied by a superb wine list. If you want to stay the night, there are eight stylish rooms (double or twin £100 to £140) to choose from.
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Blasta
An unpretentious interior of polished wood, plain white walls and black leather chairs puts the focus on the food at this popular local bistro (the name is Gaelic for ‘tasty’). Local produce is showcased in dishes such as venison steak with sweet potato and ginger puree, and smoked salmon with egg mimosa and watercress dressing.
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Laggan Wolftrax
Ten miles southwest of Newtonmore, on the A86 road towards Spean Bridge, is one of Scotland’s top mountain-biking centres, with purpose-built trails ranging from open-country riding to black-diamond downhills. Cycle hire is available on site, from £25 a day for a hardtail mountain bike to £40 for a full-suspension downhill rig.
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