A large natural mound, dominated by military buildings of the early eighteenth century.
“the infamous ‘Wolf of Badenoch’ had one of his bases at Ruthven, and legend has it that in July 1394 he played chess with the Devil at Ruthven, and was killed by lightning during a terrible storm in 1440.”
Canmore.org.uk
Getting there
Follow the A9 towards Kingussie before turning right on the B970 for Ruthven Barracks. This is well signposted and can also be seen from the road.
Entry costs and services
I went to this site on 2 of January 2020 and it was free to enter for all
Its open all year round
There is a small car park. The footpath up to the barracks is not suitable for prams. There are no toilets nearby and dogs on leads are welcome.
website: http://www.historicenvironment.scot
Review
Although all that’s left of the original castle is the well, the newer barracks are still lovely to visit (but the doors are small!!!). The big mound it sits on was left over from the ice age which also provides a nice view over the surrounding marsh land and near by Kingussie.
The ruined barracks look brilliant on an overcast day (which are very easy to find in Scotland) and at night when the building is lit up.
My opinion is that this was a spectacular sight and a great little break from the cramped back seat of the car.
Brodie Bags Scottish Castles 
Great wee review Brodie, where to next?
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i would suggest checking out the art work on line of andrew hillhouse he has some awesome paintings of castles
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