Month: May 2019

Red Squirrel peaking out from behind a tree

Springwatch is back in the Cairngorms

BBC Springwatch is back on our screens on Monday, broadcasting from The Dell of Abernethy, right here in the Cairngorms National Park! Presenters Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Gillian Burke will be discovering more about the fascinating wildlife of Strathspey and the Cairngorms, from little bugs and beasties to predators like osprey that occupy the top… Read more »

Smoked Trout Open Sandwich

Smoked Trout Open Sandwich This week is British Sandwich Week and we are celebrating with a Scandi inspired open-face sandwich featuring Rothiemurchus own hot smoked trout.   Rainbow Trout The open sandwich is a Scandinavian staple, called smørrebrød in Danish and smörgås in Swedish. It is traditionally served on whole grain rye bread with a… Read more »

Family Fun at Rothiemurchus Fishery

Family Fun at the Fishery Yesterday was International Day of Families and to celebrate we have compiled a list of the most family-friendly things to do at the fishery. Young and old, there is something for everyone… Bait Fishing Our attractive smaller lochs are perfect for the novice angler and have been the starting point… Read more »

Cairngorms Nature Big Weekend: Events at Rothiemurchus

Cairngorms Nature Big Weekend – Events at Rothiemurchus May 10th – 13th 2019 is all about celebrating what makes the Cairngorms National Park special. Here at Rothiemurchus, we have two very special events that will open your eyes to the secrets of the forest and reveal what trees can tell us about the past. Secrets… Read more »

Loch an Eilein Gallery

Loch an Eilein Gallery We explore the history of the gallery and meet some of the artists who are exhibiting there this year. Open from early April to the end of October, Loch an Eilein Gallery showcases local artists and craftspeople. The History of Loch an Eilein and the gallery Loch an Eilein (pronounced loch… Read more »