Bird Watching Insh Marshes is one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Ospreys, lapwings, goldeneye ducks, hen harriers, spotted flycatchers, tree pipits, redstarts and great spotted woodpeckers are but a few of the many interesting species you might expect to spot whilst visiting this area in spring and summer. In winter mallards, teals, whooper swans and geese arrive. Over 500 species of plants have been identified on the RSPB reserve. The RSPB reserve car park is situated off the B970, half a mile beyond Ruthven Barracks. Two hides, an information viewpoint and trail are accessible from the car park and are open at all times. There are many guided walks and special events organised by the RSPB including dawn and dusk chorus and night noises events, family days and walks. Loch Garten is the ancestral home of the osprey in Scotland. The Osprey Centre, set amongst the rare native Caledonian pinewood of Abernethy Forest, overlooks the nest of these spectacular fish-eating birds of prey. A combination of binoculars, telescopes, CCTV cameras and expert staff help you enjoy the antics of these, most famous of Scottish birds. Caringorm Mountaineating at the highest restaurant in the UK, go up the funicular railway, the Ptarmigan Restaurant is open during the day for lunch and ThursdaySunday evenings during the summer. Tel : 01479 861336 to book ahead as it is always busy. Check out the Cairngorm web site for further information. Clan Macpherson Museum, Newtonmore The Clan Macpherson Museum, situated at the south end of the village of Newtonmore, 3 miles from Kingussie, contains many fascinating relics of the history of the Clan. The museum has a wealth of information for those interested in the history of the Clan or the Highlands in general. The museum is open from 1st April to 31st October each year from 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm), and there is no admission charge, although donations are always welcome. The Museum Clan House was also the Glen Bogle Tearoom and Post Office in the TV series 'Monarch of the Glen'. Cycling and mountain biking We are situated on NCN7 if you are thinking of long distance cyclinglook on to find a map. Why not travel to Kingussie by train and cycle around Scotland's beautiful Highlands. Many opportunities also exist on quiet roads and forest trails, tracks and old drove roads in this area for exhilarating cycling for all the family. Among the many idyllic routes within easy reach of Kingussie are to Glen Feshie, Glen Tromie, Drumguish, Loch an Eilein and many others. Cycles, tag-a-longs and trailers for small children are available for hire from Service Sports www.servicesports.co.uk. in the centre of Kingussie. Maps and advice available too. Fishingriver and lochBadenoch Angling Association was formed in the mid 60s with the aim of improving fishing in the Badenoch area. The Association control fishing on the River Spey from the mouth of the River Tromie to the Spey Dam at Laggan, mostly double bank. There is also fishing on the A86 side of Loch Laggan and part of Loch Ericht. The fishing is mostly brown trout with the occasional salmon. Theres also some pike fishing between Lochan Uvie and Laggan and Loch Laggan itself holds some specimen pike. Permit Information Permits are available locally or from Badenoch Angling Association by contacting Sandy Bennett on 01540 661645 who will gladly help put you on the right track with the latest information on all the waters. For boats on Spey Dam contact Laggan Stores on 01528 544257 (open Monday-Saturday 9.00 17.00 hours, except Thursday when shop closes at 12.00 noon. Sunday opening from 11.00 12.00 noon). Golfing Kingussie Golf Club Scotland is The Home of Golf and Kingussie is the Ideal Centre for Golf. Since 1891 golf has been played here and in 1908 Harry Vardon extended the course to its present 18 holes, suitable for all levels of golfers. The course affords players scenic views over the Cairngorms and to the town of Kingussie below. And, when you have championed this course, there are six more varied courses to try within 40 minutes drive from here! Grantown on Spey Try Tri - Annual Fun Triathlon enter online! Are you aged between 8 and 80 and interested in an active, healthy lifestyle? Do you enjoy swimming, cycling and running? If the answer is yes then Triathlon may be the sport for you! See our links page for more details. Highland Activities - Quad Biking - A 1.5 hour off road trip taking in the stunning scenery of the estate as well as having fun on the technical off road terrain Clay Pigeon Shooting Paintball Archery Tomahawk Throwing Mountain Biking (we will generally be using Laggan Wolftrax for this. White water rafting - guaranteed dam release 1 or 2 days per week giving fantastic rapids and good water levels. fun yakking - a mixture between rafting and canoeing in our 2 man inflatable abseiling. For more information please check out. Highland Folk Museum, Kingussie/NewtonmoreThe Highland Folk Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples. Visitors to this living history Museum can learn how our Highland ancestors lived, how they built their homes, how they tilled the soil and how they dressed, in a safe and friendly environment. An award winning attraction, the Museum encapsulates human endeavour and development in Highland life from the 1700s to the present day. Highland Wildlife ParkDrive around this natural park and see a wonderful array of Scottish wildlife including wolves, wild horses, bison, red squirrels, wild birds and many others. And then take a walk around to see many smaller rare animals. Hill walking/climbing The Spey Valley is rich in walks and from Kingussie there are walks for all abilities. You will find long walks, short walks, low level walks and high walks. All take you into some of Britains most beautiful unspoiled countryside. Historic Scotlands Ruthven Barracks -On the outskirts of the town is the old fortified ruins of Ruthven barracks, last occupied in 1745 by the Jacobites on their way to Culloden. House of Bruar: The House of Bruar is Scotland's most prestigious country store and for many, no trip to Scotland is complete without visiting 'The Home of Country Clothing'. A treat for anyone who loves to shop for speciality foods and drink, stylish country clothing. Comprehensive colour and understated style is carefully combined with practicality and has resulted in a collection of clothes of superb quality, cut and wearability. Within its unique environment nestling at the side of the famous Bruar Falls, The House of Bruar offers a variety of shopping opportunities rolled into one. If you are unable to visit in person, browse their online store - here you will find a carefully selected range of elegant and refined country clothing - just a taste of our Scottish delights. Www.houseofbruar.co.uk. Huskies: More than 1,000 sled dogs are straining at the leash, readying themselves for this year's Aviemore Dog Sled Rally, the biggest and most gruelling event of its kind in Europe. Every year, mushers from throughout the UK gather in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British husky calendar - always hoping for plenty of the white stuff to make it a real arctic experience. Sled dog enthusiasts continue a racing tradition, which is now almost a century old. Around 200 teams of dogs from all over the country will be straining at the leash on January 19 and 20 2008. With competitors ranging in age from just eight to 60, there's something for all the family to see at this great spectator event, which has grown from just a dozen teams in 1984, to more than 200 at this year's race. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain. Loch Insh Watersports Activities on land and water. Skiing and Sailing. Courses for Groups The Boathouse Restaurant and Shop. Monarch of the Glen Monarch of the Glen, the hit BBC TV series was filmed here in Badenoch. Glen Bogle Castle is in f...

We have a high chair and.  a child's booster seat. We have a fold away bed which can be put up in this room by prior notice, suitable only for a child up to 12 years. We also have a cot available. We have 5 comfortable bedrooms. The en-suite rooms are 1 double room and 2 single rooms with power showers. We also have 1 double/family room and 1 super king double/twin bedded room both with standard facilities (including bathrobes) - these two bedrooms share a full bathroom and have an extra separate WC. All our rooms have thermostatically controlled radiators, colour television, hairdryer, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary toiletries and radio alarm clock. WiFi available - our single rooms are also equipped with desks, ideal for the business traveller. Secure parking for bicycles and motorbikes. Drying facilities. Dogs Welcome, free of charge, but in designated bedrooms only. There are lots of walks around Kingussie which our two tearaways tell us are great fun.

Allt Gynack Guest House. Jen and Martin Stone. Welcome you to Allt Gynack Guest House. Bed and Breakfast Accommodation. Allt Gynack Guest House is situated at the West End of Kingussie High Street next to the River Gynack. Set in it's own grounds, it has a residents private car park at the rear, with secure parking for motorbikes and bicycles. We are situated in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland just 10 miles south of Aviemore in the picturesque Royal Burgh of Kingussie. We are open all year round enabling you to take advantage of the huge array of activities from golfing and fishing in the summer to skiing in the winter, walking, mountain biking, motorcycling and bird watching all year round on the nearby nature reserves. Beautiful part of the country for photography. Take the funicular railway to the top of Cairngorm and enjoy a meal in the highest restaurant in the UKsee our Related Links page for details of how to book. Due to the number of excellent restaurants / eating establishments within easy reach of Allt Gynack we do not provide evening meals. However we will be happy to advise you on local availability and have sample menus for your perusal. Or you can bring in a take-away evening meal and use our dining room. We are not licensed but please feel free to bring in your own wine and we will provide the glasses! Owing to its central location, Kingussie makes an excellent base for touring further a-field - north to Inverness and the Moray Firth, south to Perthshire, east to the castles of Deeside or westwards towards Fort William and Oban. Business Travellers: Allt Gynack is an ideal stop over for Business Customers. We have Single en-suites, with desks, for those of you who need a break from the A9 road and have paper-work to catch up on! Wireless Internet Connection Available. Pets welcome, at no charge, in designated bedrooms only. Our two dogs tell us they love the walks in the vicinity of the guest house. Skiing: during the Season we can arrange ski snow board hire, ski suits, instruction etc for Cairngorm on your behalf. We operate a No Smoking policy.

 Credit cards accepted
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