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Duke of Gordon Hotel (Ghillies Rest Bar), Kingussie

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Opens Tue at 12:00pm
Newtonmore Road, Kingussie, PH21 1HE (View on Google Map)
(01540) 661302
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This historic hotel, with origins in the 18th century, was originally built as a stopover for passengers travelling by stagecoach along the old A9 route to Inverness and the North of Scotland.

Today, it remains a welcoming destination for visitors and locals alike, and proudly serves as the base for the MacPherson Clan during their international gatherings in the Highlands.

Guests can enjoy dining in the impressive Balmoral Restaurant, featuring heavily corniced ceilings and original Peddie murals depicting the rich history of the Scottish Highlands.

For real ale enthusiasts, the Duke of Gordon offers a fine selection of locally brewed cask ales, served in a traditional and friendly setting. The hotel is open all day, making it the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing pint or a relaxed meal whenever you visit.

Whether you’re here for Highland heritage, great food, or a perfectly kept local ale, the Duke of Gordon Hotel offers a warm welcome all year round.

Information for this venue is provided by the Highlands & Western Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Highland
Last updated
24/07/2025
Last surveyed
10/08/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
INV/117
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Cairngorm - Stag TasteMatch Prediction

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Cairngorm - Stag
Cairngorm - Stag Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 3 times.
Cairngorm - Stag
Cairngorm - Stag

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Duke of Gordon Hotel (Ghillies Rest Bar), Kingussie.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Cairngorm - Trade Winds TasteMatch Prediction

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Cairngorm - Trade Winds
Cairngorm - Trade Winds Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.3% Spotted 3 times.
Cairngorm - Trade Winds
Cairngorm - Trade Winds

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Duke of Gordon Hotel (Ghillies Rest Bar), Kingussie.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Cairngorm - Wildcat TasteMatch Prediction

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Cairngorm - Wildcat
Cairngorm - Wildcat Premium Bitter • 5.1%
Cairngorm - Wildcat
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Cairngorm - Wildcat

This beer is served regularly at Duke of Gordon Hotel (Ghillies Rest Bar), Kingussie.

ABV 5.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Stagecoach: 32, 35, 38, 39; Citylink: M91
bus stops right outside
Nearby Station (300m)
Kingussie
Ordnance Survey Reference
NH755006

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