Ruthven House - Luxury bed and breakfast and self catering accommodations Kingussie near Aviemore Cairngorms Highlands Scotland

OUT & ABOUT.

This page of our site gives you a very brief look at things that there are to see and to do during your stay with us in this delightful part of the world. At the bottom of each paragraph we’ve listed some useful links for you to find out even more.

Walking, Climbing and Mountaineering
Nearby are 3 magnificent mountain ranges – The Cairngorms, The Monadliaths and Nevis range. You are spoilt for choice with an excellent selection of Munros, Corbetts & Donalds, all achievable in a comfortable day's outing from here. There is also a whole host of very fine, lower level walks, forest trails and short walks (notably the paths around Uath Lochans, in the magnificent Glen Feshie and the 7-mile Wildcat Trail around Newtonmore just 5 minutes down the road).

The Badenoch Way runs nearby, the spectacular Corrieyairack Pass is just a short drive away and the long disrance Speyside Way starts (or finishes if you prefer) just 20 minutes up the road in Aviemore.

We're more than happy to provide you with maps, routes and guidance. Drying out and storing your kit at the end of each day is no problem; we have good facilities for both.

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Cycling
There are cycle routes too numerous to mention in the local area in and around Glen Feshie and the Glen Truim, Etteridge & Phones Estates.

Also now open is the exciting new Mountain Biking Centre – Wolf Trax at Laggan. This fabulous new operation has over 6 kms of really challenging Black routes, the same length of testing trails for intermediates and 1.5 kms of fun for beginners. They offer great base facilities too and all this is just 25 minutes away!!

Picture courtesy of Woltrax

The 215 mile cycle route from Glasgow to Inverness (Sustrans Route 7) passes right by our driveway, why not stop over for a night – or even two – for a well earned rest?

With more practical considerations in mind, we have ample secure storage for bikes and can arrange for hire and repairs in through Service Sports in town

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Watersports
Watersports abound close at hand with Loch Insh Watersports just 15 minutes away, offering equipment hire and tuition for sailing, canoeing & windsurfing, together with kayak safaris on the River Spey. Loch Morlich is a little further, offering similar facilities, again in stunning surroundings.

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Fishing
Some of Scotland's renowned fishing, for Salmon, Trout and Pike is available locally on the River Spey, at The Rothiemurchus Fishery and on various Lochs nearby.

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Golf The two closest courses are here in Kingussie and just down the road in Newtonmore – 2 very different courses, each very enjoyable and amply rewarding in its own way. There are also a number of other courses within a short drive of Ruthven House – plenty to go at during your stay if, of course, Golf is your thing.
Kingussie Golf Club	Newtonmore Golf Club

Horse Riding
Riding is available both through Alvie Stables and Rothiemurchus Estate, there are different rides to suit all standards.

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Wildlife We are surrounded by thousands of acres of moorland and forest, teeming with wild creatures. The RSPB owns the nearby Insh Marshes Nature Reserve just 5 minutes walk from the house and 30 minutes up the road, the Loch Garten Nature Reserve, home of the world famous Ospreys.
Just 10 minutes away, the superb, award-winning Highland Wildlife Park, with its wolves and bison to name but two of its residents, is well worth a visit. You can also get “up close and personal” with The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd near Aviemore and, if you wish, book a sled-dog ride through the forests. Both are great fun!!
Turning to our feathered friends, we have been really surprised at the wide range of birds that you can see in the countryside around here. Greenfinches, Siskens, Chaffinches, Blue Tits and Thrushes, Lapwings, Partridges, Pheasants and Oyster Catchers all put in regular appearances in the fields and trees around the village. Further afield but still within easy reach, sightings of Golden Eagles, Ospreys, Buzzards, Capercaillie, Black Grouse and Snow Bunting await you. Links RSPB Highland Wildlife Park Cairngorm Reindeer Company Sled Dogs

Skiing and Snowboarding
Our location offer skiers and boarders a choice of venues, doubling your opportunities to get on to the snow and offering different challenges, runs & routes.

Just over half an hour away, the Cairngorms are Scotland's premier ski area, with Downhill, Snowboarding, Telemark and Nordic all well catered for. A little further away, around an hour or so, is the smaller, more intimate Nevis Range for a change of scenery.

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Photography
Whether you are interested in photographing landscapes, buildings, wildlife, birdlife, plants or simply in capturing wonderful holiday images this area offers you loads of opportunities to take some marvellous photos.

Shopping
Both Kingussie and Newtonmore have an interesting range of shops for you to browse in, Aviemore has an even wider choice and we must not forget House of Bruar and others a little further afield.

Other Activities
Also in the area you can let yourselves in for a real treat by going to watch Neil Ross and his working sheepdog display at Leault Farm, just 10 minutes north of here. Alternatively why not try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Gliding, and 4x4 Off Road driving, all of which we can arrange for you.