Newtonmore

Activities

• Shinty - The town is renowned for having a shinty team, Newtonmore Camanachd Club, which plays at The Eilan next to the River Calder.
• Walking - Newtonmore calls itself the "Walking Centre of Scotland", referring both to its geographical location and to the great walking opportunities locally, like the . An extension to the Speyside Way could soon add Newtonmore to a Long Distance Route and it will become the new end to this trail.
• Golf - Newtonmore has a golf course on the banks of the Spey.
• Bowling - The club is open to visitors. It has regular competitions with other clubs in Badenoch and Strathspey and with clubs from Perthshire and Aberdeenshire.
• Mountain Biking - Manytrails in the local forests and tracks on the surrounding hills.
• Fishing - Both the Rivers Spey and Calder run through Newtonmore making it a popular spot.
• Shooting
• Outdoor Activities - being situated almost in the centre of Scotland, and so close to Aviemore & Cairngorm Mountain makes Newtonmore extremely popular for Outdoor Activities. With local providers offering things like canyoning, white water rafting, rock climbing & abseiling.

Tourism

Transport

Notable people from Newtonmore

• George MacPherson, Scotland national rugby union team
• Jimmy Bain, bassist for Rainbow and Dio
• Sir Tommy Macpherson, much-decorated former World War II Army officer and successful businessman.
• David "Tarzan" Ritchie, 12 Time Camanachd Cup Winner
• Norman MacArthur, ex-shinty player
• Danny MacRae, captain of Newtonmore Camanachd
• Dr John Cattanach, the only shinty player inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
• Cameron McNeish, author, broadcaster - influential in the preservation of the countryside