Newtonmore is a traditional Scottish village in the Badenoch area at the south end of Strathspey in the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland, situated 46 miles from Fort William to the west and 46 miles from Inverness to the north. During the Highland Clearances c1800 families were evicted from their homes in the central Highlands to make room for sheep, the Spey Bridge had been built in 1756 nearby with a road network and by 1828 the new settlement of Newtonmore (new big town on the moor) was in existence. The village is a popular resort for tourists and an excellent base to explore the Scottish Highlands, Newtonmore is known as the ‘walking centre of Scotland’ and the village was used as location for filming ‘Monarch of the Glen’. The area is abundant with holiday-homes guest house and hotels; there are shops and amenities, restaurants and bars. Newtonmore is teeming with wildlife and a host of visitor attractions including; Cluny Castle, The Clan MacPherson Museum, Highland Folk Museum and the Waltzing Waters; a spectacular 45 minute water and light show. Activities include walking, mountain-biking, pony-trekking, and mountain sports, bowling, fishing, shooting and there is 18-hole golf course on the banks of the Spey.
Attraction
Budget
Highlander Hotel *book online*
Cottage
Beulah
Croft holidays
Signal Box
Golf Club
School
Self-Catering
Beulah
Croft holidays
Signal Box
Venue
Shops
The Fruit Shop
Laggan Stores
Newtonmore Craft Centre
The Pantry
Antiques
Activities
Active Outdoor Pursuits(Adventure)
Newtonmore Riding Centre(Riding)
Places to Stay near Newtonmore
Balavil Hotel (0.18 miles)
The Balavil Hotel is set in the heart of the Highlands - close to the Cairngorm mountains and ski resort. It is surrounded by golf courses, hill walking routes, rivers and lochs - great for ... More | visit website
Craigerne House Hotel (0.18 miles)
A Country House Hotel set in mature gardens commanding magnificent views of the Monadhliath and Cairngorm Mountains and the Spey Valley. Only 100 yards from the centre of Newtonmore, "The Walking Centre of Scotland". Well ... More | visit website
Glen Hotel (0.20 miles)
This elegant Edwardian Hotel is located at the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the magnificent setting for the popular BBC series, 'Monarch of the Glen' which was filmed only a few miles away.Quite apart from ... More | visit website
Creag Meagaidh (0.30 miles)
Set within the Cairngorm National Park, this small, family-run guest house offers the ideal base from which to explore the wonderful mountain ranges of Cairngorm and Monadh Liath. A comfortable and modern home, Creag Meagaidh stands ... More | visit website
Eagle View Guest House (0.35 miles)
John and Moira took over Eagle View in November 2004 and completely renovated the whole house. The emphasis is comfort and relaxation. We are well-situated for touring the Central and Western Scottish Highlands and Islands ... More | visit website
Coig na Shee (0.37 miles)
Signal Box (0.46 miles)
Something a bit special! This 'quirky' detached wooden property, newly built in 2004 in the form of a signal box, is adjacent to the station in the Badenoch & Strathspey village of Newtonmore. To make ... More
Croft holidays (0.54 miles)
Highlander Hotel (0.63 miles)
Set within Cairngorm National Park, this hotel is the ideal base for touring the north of Scotland, with its mountain ranges, forests, lochs and river valleys.
Highlander Hotel is situated in the picturesque village of Newtonmore ... More | visit website
Arden House (2.57 miles)
Arden House is situated in Kingussie and is surrounded by the Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountains.
Built in 1870 Arden House is a lovely example of a Scottish Victorian Villa, which retains many period features. Set is ... More
| visit website
Brit Quote: |
|
On this day: |