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There's so much here it's
difficult to know where to start but within the village there are
working sheepdog demonstrations, sailing, canoeing &
windsurfing, a dry ski slope, boat cruises on Loch Insh, a world
famous Alpine nursery (with a cafe), several restaurants, a pub, two
hotels, a working Highland estate with all sorts of sports included,
fishing on the River Spey and in Loch Insh, an osprey site, several
waymarked walking routes, a gliding field, numerous opportunities
for watching birds and wildlife including deer, red squirrels, the
famous Highland cattle, badgers, otters and finally (we think!) the
Highland Wildlife Park. |
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Close to hand
in Kingussie and Newtonmore are the indoor and outdoor sections of
the Highland Folk Museum, two 18 hole golf courses, more
restaurants, cafes, another museum (this time about the Clan
Macpherson), tennis courts, bowling greens, more walks, a Redcoat
Barracks at Ruthven (which the Highlanders made a bit of a mess of)
and much more we've forgotten about.
In the other
direction is Aviemore and Boat of Garten (linked together and a
little further by the Strathspey Steam Railway) and Carrbridge which
is home to the world famous Landmark Centre which will keep children
of all ages (right up to 80) occupied for a long time - these
attractions together with more eating, sleeping and shopping places
show just how busy a place it is .... and yet ... amongst all the
clamour and business you can find thousands of acres in which to
enjoy wonderful, blissful peace - especially if you leave your
mobile behind. This really is one of the most beautiful parts of the
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