Access guide: Newtonmore

The village of Newtonmore began to develop around 1820 when the laird John McPherson planned a village to house dispossessed tenants. It is situated just North of the Spey bridge at Ralia, where the old drove road from Laggan met with the Perth to Inverness route.

In modern times it is accessed off the A9 from North and South, and from the A86 via Laggan from the West.

Set in the heart of Badenoch it is close to the Highland Folk Museum, There is also the Clan Macpherson museum in the village. There are hotels in the village plus a selection of guest houses and self catering options. A stone marking the 'geographical centre of Scotland' is a short distance from the village. Famous for Shinty, there are also opportunities for golf, fishing, bowling and many other outdoor activities.

The village Main Street runs for a mile or so through the village. The pavements either side are generally in good condition and there are frequent drop kerbs, but no pedestrian crossings nor traffic lights. The various business premises along the street have good barrier free access in the main. There is a fuel station at the South end of the village.

The village has a mainline rail station serving the Highland main line between Perth and Inverness.There are approximately 6 services per day in each direction. Bus routes 39, M39, M91, 138 and 140 serve the village.