Get to know Janet our Farm Shop Manager Janet moved here 15 years ago, when her husband became Gamekeeper at nearby Ralia estate. In 2016 she was interviewed for an office role at Rothiemurchus, “but somehow walked out as the new Farm Shop Manager!”. A keen cook and butcher’s daughter, Janet seemed destined for the… Read more »
Celebrating Beaver Reintroduction Success at Rothiemurchus In 2023, Rothiemurchus visitor research revealed an appetite for opportunities to learn more about wildlife and nature. With perfect timing, the arrival of beavers gave us an opportunity to help people learn more about this once-extinct species, the ancient forest woodland habitat they live in, and the other… Read more »
New Beaver Trail is open for business In December 2023, after a 400-year hiatus, Rothiemurchus became the first place in the Cairngorms National Park to offer a home to beavers once again. The Cairngorms National Park Authority has taken the lead on reintroducing beavers in this region, releasing them in line with Scotland’s Beaver Strategy…. Read more »
BEAVERS ARE BACK! It has been 400 years since beavers lived in the waterways around the River Spey. But as of this week, these furry engineers are once again making a home for themselves at Rothiemurchus in line with Scotland’s Beaver Strategy (produced by NatureScot on behalf of the Scottish Government). Earlier this month NatureScot… Read more »
Our wonderful volunteer, Neil Dakin, raised £635.78 for Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and Cancer Research UK Earlier this year our wonderful volunteer, Neil Dakin, shaved his head… all in the name of charity! His chosen charities were Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and Cancer Research UK and he raised a fantastic total of £635.78 in… Read more »
Meet Jon, Instructor at the Rothiemurchus Clay Shooting Ground I have been shooting since I was a teenager. Growing up in Cheshire, I regularly visited this area on family holidays and moved here in 1990. A long-time member of Rothiemurchus shooting club before joining as an instructor, I am passionate about introducing beginners to… Read more »
Meet our newest Ranger recruit, Shona Our newest Ranger recruit, Shona Keith, has been working in visitor roles at Rothiemurchus for almost eight years, and is currently studying a Countryside and Environment diploma, supported by Lantras Scotland’s Women in the Rural Economy Training Fund. Shona works three days per week within the Farm Shop,… Read more »
Meet our Head Ranger, Ollie Mackay If you’ve visited us in the last few months, you may recognise our new Head Ranger, Ollie Mackay, who took over the role in June. In 2019 Ollie was on student placement here from Harper Adams University in Shropshire where he was completing a countryside and environmental management degree…. Read more »
From Winter hibernation to a Spring awakening – what do the Rangers do at the start of every year? ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May be out’. So runs the old adage, which can be interpreted a couple of ways. Keep warm clothing on till the end of the month of May or alternatively, until… Read more »
