Insh Travel Guide

Insh is a small village located in the Spey Valley of the Scottish Highlands. It is about 4 miles east of Kingussie to the west of the Cairngorm Mountains. This is a site once sacred to the Druids and an area of Christian worship since the 6^th century when Celtic missionaries arrived here. Inside Inch Church there is a hollow stone, said to have been used by St Adamnan and an ancient Celtic bell.

The major attraction in this area is the Insh Marshes, which is a large protected reserve where you can see all species of wildlife, birds and plants living and growing in the natural habitat. The Insh Marshes are over 5 km long and more than 1 km wide. Because of the seasonal flooding there is quite a large area of swamp here, so visitors are advised to wear waterproof footwear. Insh Church dates back to the late 1700’s but is built on the site of a church that dated back to the 8^th century. Here you will be able to see a perfectly preserved cast iron bell and an original baptismal font at the front of the church.

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