Kingussie Promenade

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 All circle 4H round and back
9-16 All dance RH across and LH back
17-24 All dance DoSiDo and turn partners LH
25-32 All in prom hold advance and retire, couples facing clockwise make arches and dance on 2 places as others dance under

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

It sits on the River Spey, about 43 miles south of Inverness and around 12 miles south of Aviemore. As of 2022, the town had a population of approximately 1,360.

The name Kingussie comes from the Gaelic 'Ceann a' Ghiùthsaich', which translates to 'Head of the Pine Forest'. The town was established in 1799 as a planned settlement by the Duke and Duchess of Gordon, who encouraged local industry, including linen manufacturing. The arrival of the Highland Railway in 1863 improved access to the area and helped boost its appeal as a tourist destination.

Kingussie is significant in the history of shinty, a traditional Highland sport. The Camanachd Association, which governs the sport, was founded in the town in 1893. Kingussie's shinty team has had a strong presence over the years, contributing to the sport's development and the town's cultural heritage.

A short distance from the town are the remains of Ruthven Barracks, built in the early 1700s after the Jacobite uprising of 1715. The site later played a role in further military actions during the Jacobite period.

Close to Kingussie is the Highland Wildlife Park, which houses animals native to cold climates, such as the Scottish Highlands and the Arctic. The nearby Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore offers an open-air glimpse into life in the Highlands from the 18th century onwards.

Ruthven Barracks, Kingussie, Scotland

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