Newtonmore

Newtonmore (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Ùr an t-Slèibh [ˈpˠalʲ uːɾˠ ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ʰlʲeːv]) is a village of approximately 1100 inhabitants in Badenoch, within the Highland council area of Scotland.[2] Newtonmore does not appear on William Roy's Survey of Scotland (1747–1752),[3] however some of the surrounding crofts do including Bannaker, now Banchor Mains Farm, on the banks of the Calder.The museum opened in 1952, with the exhibition mainly containing items from the nearby Cluny Castle which had recently been sold.This was opened by local businessman Alex Donald decided a new attraction was required to bring visitors to the village after it was bypassed by the A9, and seeing a similar display on holiday in Florida.Newtonmore railway station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Highland Main Line.
The River Calder in Newtonmore
The River Calder
The historic Newtonmore curling rink, now part of the Highland Folk Museum
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