Well, the snow has all gone from our grounds and driveway, so approaching the Hotel is easy again. Minus 17 was rather cold, but The Winter Wonderland didn't last very long. Guests coming back after their day out told me that they "Had been driving through a beautiful Christmas card".

With the snow gone off the courses, golf is available again Kingussie's challenging 18-hole hillside golf course, offers spectacular views of the National Park. which contains a quarter of Scotland’s native woodlands and is refuge to many rare species of flora and fauna. Highland courses are the real hidden gems of Scottish Golf, challenging and set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, to suit every budget and every ability.

Or, invigerating walks through glorious countryside, visit the ruins of Ruthven Barracks - a pleasant country walk from the village

So….break free from city life and take to the byways, vast moorland, hills, and Highland glens. Breathe in the pure highland air, which brightens the eye and lightens the step. Total freedom to relax, unwind and accept the slower pace of the Highlands.

Well February's weather certainly made an impression. Deep snow, beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine. The snow ploughs works day and night, as usual, to keep the road open and it hasn't too disruptive for us.

At the time of writing, the good snowfall recently has resulted in excellent conditions for snow sports at CairnGorm Mountain for the half term holidays. Skiing is possible from top to bottom all 12 lifts are operating and all 39 runs are skiable
There is a ski racing event on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Feb on the M1 race piste. This is an open competition. The race run will be closed for the duration of the competition but will reopen to the public when the races are finished.
Check out www.cairngormmountain.org for the most up to date snow sport conditions and weather.

Bill has re-introduced the Highland Venison Casserole due to popular demand, and has been working merrily away changing and adding new desserts and a beautiful smoked salmon and crab meat starter which we came across at Christmas whilst in Spain.

We have also added several affordable menu items to help with the current economic crisis, i.e. some main courses on the a'la carte menu for less than £10. Scampi, home made beef burgers, spaghetti dishes and even sausage and mash all reasonably priced comfort food.

Break free and stay overnight as our super saver offers are actually two for the price of one at the moment, even less if you can stay mid week. More details on our "Offers Page"