Insh ( gd, Am Baile Ùr) is a village in
Highland
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,
Scotland
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that lies on the east coast of the
Insh Marshes. It is in the
Badenoch and Strathspey area, around east of
Kingussie, in the
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valley.
It is located in historic
Inverness-shire
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. The B970 road from Kingussie to
Kincraig and
Aviemore passes through the village. At the other side of the valley is the major
A9 road from Inverness to the Central Belt. Along the road towards
Ruthven Barracks is the small Speyside Distillery.
Location
Insh is noteworthy as the location of the RSPB Insh Marshes Wildlife Reserve. At nearby Loch Insh it is possible to take part in various watersports, including windsurfing and sailing. There are also walking routes in the woods around Insh.
Insh contains a small church. There was once a school in the village, but it is no longer there. The building that once contained one of the oldest inns in the area has been converted into a house named ‘Rose Cottage’. It is the building next to the telephone box.
References
External links
Newtonmore Riding Centre Website
Populated places in Badenoch and Strathspey
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