Local Attractions
The Cross is in the heart of The Cairngorms National Park which is the largest in Britain offering a massive mountain range, fabulous native forests, clear rivers and lochs, moorland and a haven for a huge amount of wildlife, much of it rare. We are lucky enough to have red squirrels and lots of birds as regular visitors to our feeders.
You are spoilt for choice with the range of activities on offer, places to see and nature to wonder on our doorstep. Here around us there is an obvious sense of wilderness and remoteness combined with immense natural beauty where you can choose to do as much or as little as you wish.
Further afield but within easy driving distance of Kingussie some of the loveliest historical castles can be found; Cawdor, Blair, Urquhart and Ballindalloch to name a few. Other places of interest include The National Trust battlefield at Culloden, Revack Estate near Grantown on Spey and the shopping experiences of House of Bruar and Johnstons of Elgin are worth the trip!
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Winter Sports
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The Cairngorms National Park offers a host of winter activities from skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing to ice climbing or sleddog safaris.
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High Octane
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There are a plenty of high octane activities like gliding, canoeing, ziplining etc.
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Biking
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There are plenty of biking activities near us, many local attractions also offer other sports as well as biking.
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Distilleries
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Lying in Speyside, whisky is an important part of the local culture. There is a huge choice of distilleries to visit for tours and tastings. Dalwhinnie is the closest, 15 minutes away and the Speyside malt whisky trail is an interesting day trip.
For further information please visit:
Malt Whisky Trail
Tomatin
Cairngorm Brewery
Malts Dalwhinnie
The Cairngorms National Park offers a host of winter activities from skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing to ice climbing or sleddog safaris.
For further information please visit:
There are a plenty of high octane activities like gliding, canoeing, ziplining etc.
For further information please visit:
There are plenty of biking activities near us, many local attractions also offer other sports as well as biking.
Lying in Speyside, whisky is an important part of the local culture. There is a huge choice of distilleries to visit for tours and tastings. Dalwhinnie is the closest, 15 minutes away and the Speyside malt whisky trail is an interesting day trip.
For further information please visit:
Malt Whisky TrailTomatin
Cairngorm Brewery
Malts Dalwhinnie
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Walking
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There is an abundance of local walking routes, from low level strolls to strenuous mountain hikes.
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Inverness
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The Capital of the Scottish Highlands is just 45 minutes away with castles, museums and of course the opportunity to go Nessie Hunting.
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Golf
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We have an excellent 18 hole golf course in Kingussie and there are 12 courses throughout the Cairngorm National Park.
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Fishing
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The River Spey is one of the finest salmon rivers which we are lucky to have on our doorstep. Day tickets can be purchased. There is also a variety of interesting brown trout fishing available.
There is an abundance of local walking routes, from low level strolls to strenuous mountain hikes.
For further information please visit:
The Capital of the Scottish Highlands is just 45 minutes away with castles, museums and of course the opportunity to go Nessie Hunting.
We have an excellent 18 hole golf course in Kingussie and there are 12 courses throughout the Cairngorm National Park.
For further information on local golf courses please visit:
The River Spey is one of the finest salmon rivers which we are lucky to have on our doorstep. Day tickets can be purchased. There is also a variety of interesting brown trout fishing available.
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Wildlife
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At The Cross we have plenty of birdlife and red squirrels on our doorstep. However, if you’re looking for some larger animals the Highland Wildlife Park is certainly worth a visit.
You can also visit The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd.
The Cairngorms National Park is home to 25% of Britain’s threatened species and there are several organised Ranger Safaris available.
For further information please visit:
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Cairngorms
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Ski here in winter or take the funicular railway to the Ptarmigan restaurant for lunch in summer followed by a guided walk to the summit. It’s a stunning view.
For further information please visit:
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Aviemore
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The outdoor centre of the Highlands offering plenty of activities all year round. There is also a good selection of outdoor shops in case you need an extra layer or new walking boots!
For further information please visit:
At The Cross we have plenty of birdlife and red squirrels on our doorstep. However, if you’re looking for some larger animals the Highland Wildlife Park is certainly worth a visit.
You can also visit The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd.
The Cairngorms National Park is home to 25% of Britain’s threatened species and there are several organised Ranger Safaris available.
For further information please visit:
Ski here in winter or take the funicular railway to the Ptarmigan restaurant for lunch in summer followed by a guided walk to the summit. It’s a stunning view.
For further information please visit:
The outdoor centre of the Highlands offering plenty of activities all year round. There is also a good selection of outdoor shops in case you need an extra layer or new walking boots!
For further information please visit:
