Newtonmore is a traditional Highland village, set in a stunning landscape on the upper reaches of the great River Spey. It lies in a valley between areas of high and wild ground – the Cairngorms to the northeast, and the Monadhliath to the west. The village has about 1,100 inhabitants and strong community spirit. It is very peaceful, with all the facilities the holiday maker needs - a varied range of accommodation - venues for eating out - a petrol station with general store , delicatessen, greengrocer and supermarket for the self-caterer. There is a post office and two cash machines The village has its own Golf Club, (tel: 01540 673878) , Tennis Courts and Bowling Club (tel:01540 673615) , all open to visitors, and is home to the Clan Macpherson Museum (tel: 01540 673332). The Balavil Sport Hotel has a swimming pool which visitors may use at a small charge (tel: 01540 673220). Newtonmore makes an excellent base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park and the whole of the northern Highlands and is home to two unusual award-winning enterprises: The Highland Folk Museum has built a reconstruction of life in a 17^th century Highland village , with authentic buildings and ongoing demonstrations of the life and work of the people who lived then, livestock, activities and a wonderful children’s play area. It comprises a school, post office , carpenter’s workshop and church and a working watermill. Visitors can stroll through the extensive grounds or be carried in a 1920s bus. Waltzing Waters: At the other end of the time scale from the Highland Folk Museum this ultra-modern technological miracle - an hour-long light, music and fountain show which entrances everyone who sees it. (tel: 01540 673752).

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