Kingussie

Travel Guide

Highland Wildlife Park which includes cuddly or friendly animals
Highland Wildlife Park which includes forest scenes and land animals
Highland Wildlife Park which includes zoo animals and dangerous animals
Highland Wildlife Park showing dangerous animals and zoo animals
Highland Wildlife Park which includes land animals and zoo animals

Part of Cairngorms National Park, this pretty town offers thrilling outdoor activities and beguiling Highland culture.

Kingussie is set in a picturesque location beside the River Spey, offering lovely views of the Cairngorms in the distance. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, Kingussie is a wonderful spot for cycling, fishing, golfing, pony trekking and serene riverside walks. Watch demonstrations of woodcarving and other traditional trades at the town’s folk museum, visit the exciting wildlife park nearby or cheer on Kingussie’s shinty team playing at the Dell.

Learn about Highland life at the open-air Highland Folk Museum. This living history museum is modeled after an 18th-century farming township, with walking paths leading visitors past thatch-roofed cottages. Old-fashioned buildings include a water-powered sawmill, a shepherd’s bothy (hut), a clockmaker’s workshop and a schoolhouse. Listen to recitals with traditional Highland instruments and watch demonstrations of peat-fire baking and wool-spinning.

Enjoy the scenic walk from town to the Ruthven Barracks ruins. Set imposingly on a river terrace, the barracks were one of four garrisons built by the British government after the first Jacobite rebellion in 1715. Visit at night when the crumbling barracks are illuminated by floodlight.

Tee off at the Kingussie Golf Club, a challenging 18-hole hillside course. Set high above sea level, the course offers excellent views of the national park. Watch shinty at the Dell. This amateur sport played in the Highlands is somewhat similar to field hockey.

See rare and endangered Scottish animals at Highland Wildlife ParkOpens in a new window. Drive through the reserve or take advantage of the park’s free Land Rover tours. See yak, European bison and Bactrian camels roaming freely. Listen to informative daily feeding talks presented by the animal keepers. Follow nature trails and spot more wildlife at the Insh Marshes RSPB Reserve with diverse birds including curlew, snipe and whooper swan.

Kingussie is 44 miles (71 kilometers) south of InvernessOpens in a new window and 13 miles (21 kilometers) southwest of AviemoreOpens in a new window. Reach the town easily by bus or train. It lies along several cycling routes. Experience some of the Highland’s best hospitality and outdoor entertainment in Kingussie.

Duke Of Gordon Hotel
Duke Of Gordon Hotel
3 out of 5
Newtonmore Road, Kingussie, Scotland
$103 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$124 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Kingussie. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (241 reviews)
Nice Hotel
"Older but nice hotel. Large room. Good breakfast. Perfect for a one night stay while visiting Scotland."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Duke Of Gordon Hotel
Star Hotel
Star Hotel
4 out of 5
32 High Street, Kingussie, Scotland
$120 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$144 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kingussie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kingussie Golf Club and Ruthven Barracks ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"A delightful stay at the Star Hotel. The rooms are well-sized, clean and modern. Front-door staff were very welcoming. I highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Star Hotel
The Crossing
The Crossing
2 out of 5
Ruthven Rd, Kingussie, Scotland
$120 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$144 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Kingussie. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kingussie Golf Club and Ruthven Barracks ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"This was a lovely B&B next to the river. We had a great time. It was relaxing and calming, and the breakfast was delicious."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

The Crossing
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ardvonie House
Ardvonie House
3 out of 5
Ardvonie Road, Kingussie, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingussie. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kingussie Golf Club and Ruthven Barracks ...
Christmas break
"Perfect 10 minutes walk from the train station. Everything your needed in the place. Lots of walking routes. There good selection of places to eat in the high street and a coop and a butchers."

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

Ardvonie House
Osprey Apartment
Osprey Apartment
3.5 out of 5
Kingussie
Stay at this 3.5-star golf cottage in Kingussie. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Loch Insh and Highland Wildlife Park are located ...
Osprey Apartment
Two Storey House With Fabulous Mountain Views
Two Storey House With Fabulous Mountain Views
Lynchat, Kingussie
Stay at this vacation home in Kingussie. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ruthven Barracks and Highland Wildlife Park are ...
Aviemore triathlon
"Property was ok could do with some d.i.y and a thorough clean"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

Two Storey House With Fabulous Mountain Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Ruth

Quiet little town and the people were quite lovely.

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