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Things to see in Kingussie (United Kingdom): 29 places and when to go
Kingussie is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Mountains (14), History (7). The best known are Sgòr Gaoith, Speyside distillery and Highland Wildlife Park. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.11, -3.9758
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Mountains (14) · History (7) · Food and drink (3) · Wildlife (3) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 134 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sgòr Gaoith, at 1,118 m.
What to see in Kingussie
The places in and around Kingussie, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sgòr GaoithScottish mountain11 km
- Speyside distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK4.4 km
- Highland Wildlife ParkWith kids · Wildlife4 m
- Mullach Clach a' Bhlàir1019m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Ruthven BarracksBarracks in Highland, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- Càrn Dearg Mòr857m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Highland Folk MuseumOpen-air museum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom9.0 km
- Cairngorm BreweryBrewery in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Carn Sgulain920m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Càrn DubhMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Carn na GuailleMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Clach-mheallMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Cnoc an TiumpainMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Cnoc FraingMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Creag LiathMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Geal-charn Beag742m-high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Insh MarshesNational Nature Reserve in Highland, Scotland, UK2.4 km
- Meall a' ChòcaireMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK5.8 km
- Meallach MhòrMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Craigellachie National Nature ReserveNational nature reserve near Aviemore, Scotland12 km
- Meall an Dubh-chadhaMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Duchess of Gordon's MonumentMonument in Highland, Scotland, UK7.5 km
- James Martineau Memorial, RothiemurchusMemorial in Highland, Scotland, UK10 km
- Kinrara DistilleryDistillery10 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
When to go to Kingussie
The best time to visit Kingussie is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:04
- FebPossible9:09
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:34
- JulBest time17:00
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:40
- DecPossible6:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kingussie
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 134 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dalwhinnie23 places25 km
- Highland15 places39 km
- Inverness57 places43 km
- Fort Augustus27 places43 km
- Spittal of Glenshee32 places45 km
- Ballater32 places46 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kingussie?
The best known: Sgòr Gaoith, Speyside distillery, Highland Wildlife Park, Mullach Clach a' Bhlàir, Ruthven Barracks. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kingussie?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25.
How do you get to Kingussie?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 134 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kingussie as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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