Event type:	Holiday
Date:	26th January 2026
Duration:	5 days
Until:	30th January 2026
Organiser:	Timothy Cockerton
Cost:	£199
Booking:	Note that booking is required.

The Duke Of Gordon Hotel, owned by Cairngorm Travel, is one of the Premier privately owned hotels situated in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands in the village of Kingussie. The hotel looks out across the Spey Valley and the Cairngorm National Park to Ruthven Barracks, the site of an earlier stone castle, constructed in the 1300’s by the ancestors of the 1st Duke of Gordon.

With origins in the eighteenth century the hotel was originally built as a stop-over for passengers travelling by stagecoach along the old A9 to Inverness and the North of Scotland. The facilities and atmosphere now experienced in the hotel, combined with the hospitality of our staff make the Duke Of Gordon the ideal place to stay when visiting the Highlands.

The Duke Of Gordon’s truly traditional Scottish atmosphere proved to be an ideal filming location for the popular TV series MONARCH OF THE GLEN with a number of our guests appearing as extras.

As a result of extensive modernisation, the Duke of Gordon is one of the very few Highland hotels that can offer all the facilities and some comforts of a modern hotel combined with the traditional character and heritage of an old Scottish coaching inn. The hotel has 60 en-suite bedrooms, direct dial telephone, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

The experience of dining in the elegance and splendour of our impressive Balmoral Restaurant with its heavily corniced ceilings and Peddie murals depicting Scottish Highland history and local scenes of great natural beauty is one not easily forgotten. Our menus are carefully selected and prepared to provide the best traditional Scottish fayre. These, combined with our very personal service, make dining at the ‘Duke’ truly a Jewel in the Highland Crown.

On several evenings guests are piped into dinner by a piper in full Highland dress. Entertainment takes place most evenings in the Ruthven Ballroom in the form of Ceilidhs, folk nights and dancing.

The Duke of Gordon and the Spey Valley have enchanted Royalty through the ages dating back to the visit of Queen Victoria and her devoted Consort on 8th October 1861. Come and see why Her Majesty was so inspired that she made specific reference to her visit to the ‘Duke’ in her personal diaries.

Your stay at the Duke Of Gordon Hotel includes:
A five course candlelit dinner every evening
Full Scottish buffet breakfast
Tea and Coffee facilities
Free WiFi
Hotel porterage
Entertainment most evenings

Note that the coach journey to and from the hotel may be as much as 10 hours.

Itinerary

On your arrival to the Duke of Gordon you are welcomed with a hot chocolate and homemade shortbread.

Visit the Cairngorm Funicular Railway, which offers a stunning journey through Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, climbing from the Base Station at 635 meters (2,083 feet) to the Ptarmigan Station near the summit at 1,097 meters (3,599 feet). The 8-minute ascent provides breathtaking views of forests, lochs, and rugged peaks through panoramic windows. At the top, visitors can enjoy sweeping vistas from the viewing platform, explore exhibitions about the region’s wildlife and geology, and relax in the café. Whether visiting in snowy winters or vibrant summers, the funicular is an
unforgettable way to experience this iconic Highland landscape.

Head into the back of beyond to see the roaming wild deer on the ‘Off the beaten track Deer Safari.’ The Corrieyairack Pass is a 770 m high pass notable for the presence of one of General Wade's military roads, built at the time of the Jacobite risings in the eighteenth century. (This excursion is included in your holiday)

Journey to the Cairn o' Mohr Winery which offers a unique experience with its awardwinning fruit wines made from locally sourced ingredients. The winery provides guided tours where visitors can learn about the winemaking process, sample various wines, and enjoy the rustic charm of the on-site café and shop.

Entrance fees are not included unless otherwise stated.

NB 2026 Itineraries maybe subject to change.

Your tour includes:

The 5 Day Holiday includes:
»» Duke Of Gordon Hotel
»» Executive luxury return coach travel
»» Breakfasts are included
»» Dinner is included
»» Deer Safari