Rothiemurchus, like the rest of the Cairngorms, is shaped by geology, climate, glaciers and early settlers and it is the policy of Muliple Land Use practised over the last three centuries that has resulted in an “unspoiled” environment. Taken together in terms of variety, wildness, intimacy and welcome this landscape is unrivalled. Since 1954 with the designation of the Cairngorms Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), followed by designations of Designed Landscapes, Scheduled Monuments and Natura 2000 sites, the quality of the environment has been recognised. Of the 7,400ha estate, 6,500ha has one or more designations and the estate now hosts 29,500ha of designated area, that’s almost 4 units of designation for every unit of land!
Today protection and enhancement are achieved by looking after nature and people. This is helped by working closely with the government.
Multiple Land Use respects all interests including nature and the enjoyment of nature in all aspects of economic activity. For example, the purpose of the Forest Plan is to enable management to safeguard biological diversity with a presumption toward improving conditions for rare species that are threatened elsewhere together with meeting recreational, social and economic objectives. By caring and hard work, we can ensure that the full range of habitats are protected and enhanced so that the landscape and species are special for future generations to enjoy.
We invite visitors and others to work with us to keep Rothiemurchus special.
Working together, the public sector and Rothiemurchus Estate are determined to safeguard the future of this historic and beautiful Highland Estate.
We want people to enjoy the magnificent scenery and recreational opportunities. We also intend to enhance the distinctive habitats and species, which make this such a wonderful place. We also listen to and respect the views of local people and neighbours in shaping this vision. We all work very closely together to keep the natural environment healthy and to encourage a dynamic blend of land use with supports the local community in forestry, farming, tourism, recreation and sporting interests. Working in harmony, we plan to show how a sensitively and dynamically managed estate can contribute to the development and economic viability of the local community. We also appreciate the importance of the Estate in the regeneration of the Aviemore area as a quality tourist destination.
Rothiemurchus thanks the Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scottish Forestry and NatureScot for the payments and support they make for the delivery of public outcomes in Rothiemurchus. We also thank The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government for the work they do and the funding they provide in and around the Estate.
