Amenities

The closest convenience store is in Newtonmore the nearest village (2.5 miles north). It has a medium sized Co-op and Esso MFG fuel garage and shop, both are open from 7am until 10pm. The Co-op has a free cash machine inside.

Kingussie also has a Co-op, Boots pharmacy, doctors and a few little shops. You will find larger shops in Aviemore and Inverness to the north. The House of Bruar and Pitlochry to the south offer some lovely shops for gifts.

Café’s 

Ralia Café

Lovely café within walking distance, approximately 1 mile north along the cycle path adjacent to the A9. It has The Hairy Coo Shop for cute and unique gifts.

Laggan Coffee Bothy & Gallery

A very popular café stop.

Falling Down a Mountain Cafe, Laggan

Have lunch and pick up a gift as well.

Antlers Café – Newtonmore

Homemade food and delicious cakes, highly recommended.

The Wild Flour – Newtonmore

A lovely lunch or cake.

Takeaways

Mehmoods Indian Takeaway – Newtonmore

Indian, pizza, munchie boxes and they deliver.

01540673377

Dragon Cottage, Chinese and Thai Takeaway – Kingussie

Recommended, pick-up only.

01540661950

Joe’s Chippy (on the corner at the traffic lights) – Kingussie

Popular fish & chip shop, phone to order or just drop in.

01540662036

Alvie Forest Food

You will find this takeaway at Dalraddy Holiday Park just outside Aviemore. The food is fantastic and we would highly recommend a visit. The menu changes daily, please visit their Facebook page for information.

Bar meals & Restaurants

The Balavil Hotel – Newtonmore

Extremely friendly service and great food, highly recommended.

01540673220

Newtonmore Grill – Newtonmore

Licensed café, big portions and a great breakfast.

01540673702

The Glen Hotel – Newtonmore

Good pub food, with outside seating area.

01540673203

The Letterbox Restaurant – Newtonmore

Delicious food, made with quality ingredients, only open in the summer months, please phone ahead to check

01540673231

There are many more lovely places to eat and relax in Kingussie, along its Main Street, we would recommend The McInnes House Hotel, The Sugar Bowl and Café Bistro.

Heading up to Aviemore please check out Old Bridge Inn, Cairngorm Hotel and La Taverna among many more.

Other useful numbers:-

Strathspey Pharmacy, Newtonmore - 01540673169

Newtonmore Post Office - 01540673201

Brannan's Barbers - 07947873318

Kingussie Medical Practice - 01540 661233

NHS24 - 111

Emergency Services - 999

Strathspey Veterinary Centre - 01479 872252

Grays Auto Services -  01540 667220

Ross's Garage - 24 hour recovery - 01463  794888 or 01540 651840

McCormacks Garage - 01540 661381

RJ’s Mobile Tyre Services 07476226907