Kingussie
Kingussie (/kɪŋˈjuːsi/ ⓘ king-YOO-see; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann a' Ghiùthsaich pronounced [ˈkʲʰaun̪ˠə ˈʝuːs̪ɪç]) is a small town in the Badenoch and Strathspey ward of the Highland council area of Scotland. Historically in Inverness-shire, it lies beside the A9 road, although the old route of the A9 serves as the town's main street which has been bypassed since 1979. Kingussie is 42 miles (68 kilometres) south of Inverness, 12 mi (19 km) south of Aviemore, and 3 mi (5 km) north of Newtonmore.
Kingussie
| |
---|---|
Kingussie Market Cross near the railway station | |
Kingussie Location within the Badenoch and Strathspey area | |
Population | 1,470 (mid-2020 est.) |
Language | English Scottish Gaelic |
OS grid reference | NH755005 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | KINGUSSIE |
Postcode district | PH21 |
Dialling code | 01540 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament |
|
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.