Coig na Shee - more than a guest house

Coig na Shee
It's impossible to be totally sure of the origins of our name, but - thanks to local lore - here's our best shot.

"Shee" derives from "sithein", Gaelic for "fairy hill". And "Coig" means "five" or a fifth - an ancient way of dividing up land.

That means we could be sitting on a fifth of a fairyland, which, as you will see , makes perfect sense.

Your Hosts

Marion and Graeme Broad are your hosts and proud owners of Coig na Shee. Marion is originally from Edinburgh and Graeme from Brisbane, Australia. After returning from several years downunder, they found and fell in love with Coig na Shee and the Highlands.

They are sure you will have a wonderful time at and around Coig na Shee.

Newtonmore and the Spey Valley
A lot of our guests know the area well, but if it's your first time, you're in for a treat.

Walking, climbing, mountain biking, cycling, skiing, canoeing and sailing are all close by.

Have a look at our To Do & See page for details and more ideas - not all so energetic.

Eating In & Out

Our breakfasts will definitely set you up for the day and we can recommend a

variety of restaurants and pubs - for lunches and dinners to complement our own unique brand of hospitality.

We can email you our rough guide to eating out locally when you contact us and you'll find a copy in your room when you check in.

How to get to Coig na Shee

By Air: Fly to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness Airports then travel by one of the three methods below to get to Coig na Shee.

By Road:

From the south, turn off the A9 (Perth - Inverness road) for Newtonmore on the B9150 then turn left onto the A86 Fort William Rd (Laggan Rd) at the Clan MacPherson Museum in Newtomore.

From the north, coming from Inverness and Kingussie follow the A86 through Newtonmore turning right at the Clan MacPherson Museum. Then follow the A86 for half a mile, Coig na Shee is on the right hand side, with a white fence and large signs. From the west, coming from Laggan & Fort William we are on the A86 on the left hand side just past the Calder River bridge heading into Newtonmore. See location map

(Ample private off road parking is available for guest's vehicles at Coig na Shee)

By Train: Arrive at either Newtonmore or Kingussie stations (on the Perth to Inverness line)and we can collect you from either one. Please advise at the time of booking, your arrival time, so we can make arrangements to meet you.

By Bus: Scottish Citylink runs daily services via Perth (from Edinburgh and Glasgow) to Inverness that stop in Newtonmore close to the Clan MacPherson Museum. We can collect you or it is a 10 minute walk to Coig na Shee along the A86. (See By Road).