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Directions to Strathmashie Cottage

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You are advised to take a torch if arriving in the dark.

From the North

A9 South. Take the first turning left off the A9 to Kingussie. At the end of the slip road turn right onto the A86 and continue on the main street through Kingussie and onto Newtonmore. At the far end of Newtonmore take the A86 turning towards Fort William. After approximately 7 miles bear left over the Laggan Bridge and turn right towards Fort William passing Wolf Trax Mountain Bike Centre on your left. After about a mile there is a sharp bend at a stone bridge and Strathmashie Cottage is the first house on the right.

From the South

A9 North. Take the first turning left off the A9 onto the A889 to Dalwhinnie. Drive past the distillery on your left over the railway bridge and bear left up a steep hill remaining on the A889. Continue through Catlodge and follow the signs for Laggan and Fort William. At Laggan turn left towards Fort William and pass Laggan Wolf Trax on your left. After about a mile there is a sharp bend at a stone bridge and Strathmashie Cottage is the first house on the right.

You will receive key code details before arrival.  Housekeeper, Mrs Linda Savage Tel: 07769 314843.

Address

Strathmashie Cottage
Strathmashie
Nr Laggan
Newtonmore
PH20 1BU

Directions

Take the Dalwhinnie exit off of the A9 and follow the road to the petrol station. Take the track located next to the petrol station and continue past the white houses on the left to the railway barrier under the railway arch. On reaching the barrier, call the Estate security (07827 330 383) for the code. Turn immediately right through the stone gate posts, follow the track up a short steep hill, then bear left. Continue to the first turreted building with electric gates in an archway. Just before the gates, there is a post with a keypad. Press the security button for access. Carry on for half a mile to An-Tochailt Lodge which will be on your left.

 

It is necessary to have the use of a vehicle during your stay but if any of your party wishes to arrive by train there is a station at Dalwhinnie. The overnight sleeper service from London stops at Dalwhinnie as do some of the day trains. Nearby Kingussie Station offers more choice of train times.

https://www.thetrainline.com/

Address

Ben Alder Estate
Dalwhinnie
Inverness-shire
PH19 1AE

Directions

Turn off the A9 then take the first turning left. Follow the road round. At the railway crossing there is a traffic light system in place, please follow the instructions carefully before crossing. Once you have crossed the train track, continue for a further 300 feet. You will then see signage with directions to Dalnaspidal Lodge.

Address

Dalnaspidal Lodge
Calvine
Pitlochry
Perthshire
PH18 5UJ

Directions

Take the Dalwhinnie exit off of the A9 and follow the road to the petrol station. Take the track located next to the petrol station and continue past the white houses on the left to the railway barrier under the railway arch. On reaching the barrier, call the Estate security (07827 330 383) for the code. Turn immediately right through the stone gate posts, follow the track up a short steep hill, then bear left. Continue to the first turreted building with electric gates in an archway. Just before the gates, there is a post with a keypad. Press the security button for access. Carry on, along the track passing An-Tochailt Lodge on your left, and continue until you reach another set of electric gates. Press the security button on the keypad located on the wooden post. Once you pass through the gates, the Gate Lodge is immediately on the left.

It is necessary to have the use of a vehicle during your stay but if any of your party wishes to arrive by train there is a station at Dalwhinnie. The overnight sleeper service from London stops at Dalwhinnie as do some of the day trains. Nearby Kingussie Station offers more choice of train times.

https://www.thetrainline.com/

Address

The Gate Lodge
Ben Alder Estate
Dalwhinnie
Inverness-shire
PH19 1AE