In the Heart Of The Scottish Highlands and Cairngorm National Park.
With origins in the eighteenth century the hotel was originally built as a stopover for passengers travelling by stage coach along the old A9 to Inverness and the North of Scotland. The facilities and atmosphere experienced in the hotel together with the hospitality and welcome extended by our staff make the Duke Of Gordon the ideal place to stay when visiting the Highlands.
The hotel is honoured that it is used as a base by the powerful MacPherson Clan when clan members from all over the world visit the Highlands every year for their international rally at the Duke.

The Hotel prides itself on its restaurant and excellence of cuisine. The experience of dining in the elegance 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 not one easily forgotten. (How many men can you spot in the big picture?)

On the 8th October 1861 the Duke Of Gordon Hotel was honoured by a visit from Queen Victoria and her devoted consort Prince Albert. During her expedition to the Highlands Her Majesty recorded the incident in her personal diary thus: We drove along the road over several bridges…. Close below the ruined Castle of Ruthven, which we could just descry in the dusk and on a long wooden bridge over the Spey to an Inn at Kingussie, a very straggly place, with very few cottages. Already, before we arrived there, we were struck by people standing at their cottage doors, and evidently looking out, which made us believe we were expected. Grant and Brown kept them off the carriages, and gave them evasive answers, directing them to the wrong carriage, which was most amusing. One old gentleman with a high wide-awake (a type of hat) was especially inquisitive.

WEDDINGS

The Duke of Gordon Hotel is situated in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park with some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in the world. The hotel itself has a country house feel with an oak panelled hall, log fire and sculptured ceilings. It is ideal for that romantic Scottish wedding. Celebrate your marriage in one of our beautiful function rooms, such as the Ruthven Ballroom, with its stunning views over the Memorial Gardens and the Cairngorm Mountains. All our wedding suites benefit from natural daylight and we offer a full service for weddings of all sizes, from a small civil ceremony to an extravagant evening reception for up to 200 guests. Our beautiful grounds and sun terrace provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding photographs. Our experienced wedding co-ordinator has the expertise to turn your dream wedding into a reality. They can help you plan every aspect of your wedding day, from menu and wine selections to entertainment of all styles. From sumptuous wedding breakfasts to simple but spectacular buffets, our chefs are committed to sourcing only the finest British produce for your wedding. Choose from our wedding selector menu, our buffet menu or create your own individual feast. At the Duke of Gordon you can expect the highest standards of cuisine and service. The hotel offers fine local produce prepared by our Executive Chef and his team, creating menus to suit your personal taste. Whether you are looking for a lavish banquet or a more informal buffet we are happy to tailor-make a menu to suit your requirements. In addition, we have a superb wine menu to match your choice of food and champagnes to toast the day, and the future. We have a variety of packages to suit your requirements which may include the following.
Personal Wedding co-ordinator Decoration set up for your tables Complimentary Four-poster suite for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night Preferential Bed and Breakfast rates for your guests Our wedding co-ordinator will be pleased to meet you to show you around the hotel facilities and discuss your needs at any time.