Month: July 2016

Eat. Sleep. Farm. Repeat.

Eat. Sleep. Farm. Repeat. Hi, and welcome to the Rothiemurchus Farm blog. First of all, I’d better introduce myself. My name is Alan Rankin and I’m the Cattle Manager. I’ve only been here 6 months, following in the footsteps (or should that be wheel tracks?) of Sandy McKenzie, who retired after nearly 40 years at… Read more »

Top 5 Views at Rothiemurchus

There are beautiful views all around Rothiemurchus, here are 5 of our favourites. Loch an Eilein From the shore, take in magnificent views of Loch an Eilein with its 13th century island castle. Sheltered by ancient pine trees with views of the mountains, the path around the loch offers the chance to see wildlife such… Read more »

Highlands: Ospreys in flight over Rothiemurchus

You cannot help but be mesmerised to the skies from March to September. For many, that is simply longing for the sun to break through the cloud but for others, it is the chance of seeing the Ospreys pass above as they search from height for their next prey. Many more of us will now… Read more »