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Description
The ruins of this 18C barracks stand on a hillock emerging from the Spey Valley. It is one of four infantry barracks built after the 1715 rising to keep order and control over the new military road. Ruthven fell during the second Jacobite revolt in 1746 when the barracks burned down.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide3.94 km - Kingussie Road, Newtonmore PH21 1JG
- The Green Guide5.29 km - Main Street, Newtonmore PH20 1DE
- The Green Guide6.01 km - A 9, Kincraig PH21 1NL
More tourist attractions in Aviemore
Where to sleepnearby
- From £47Church View1.09 km - Kingussie PH21 1DQ
- From £49Aultmore1.2 km - Kingussie PH21 1JD
- From £63Avondale House1.36 km - Newtonmore Road Kingussie, Kingussie PH21 1HF
More hotels in Aviemore
Where to eatnearby
- Aspects Restaurant at Macdonald Aviemore ResortAround£3517.9 km - Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore PH22 1PH
- Spey BurgerAround£2517.9 km - Spey Burger, Macdonald Aviemore Hotel, Macdonald Aviemore Resort PH22 1PN, Aviemore PH22 1PN
- Giovanni's Ristorante at Macdonald Aviemore ResortAround£2518 km - Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore PH22 1PH
More restaurants in Aviemore
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