Ruthven Barracks

Near Kingussie
Inverness-shire
PH21


Ruthven Barracks is an infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block.

The Barracks were captured and burnt by Prince Charles Edward Stuart's army in 1746.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.

 

Directions
1m from Kingussie. Signposted from the A9 and the A86 in the centre of Kingussie.
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