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Saturday 22nd June saw our first Family Fishing Day at Rothiemurchus Fishery   The weather was on our side as the morning saw bright sunshine – we couldn’t have asked for better! The day kicked off with our bait fishing taster sessions at 10am. Many young and enthusiastic anglers arrived ready to hook their catch…. Read more »

Rothiemurchus Round-Up The school summer holidays are nearly here which means Spring is definitely over! Here’s a quick look back at our favourite photos from what can best be described as a varied Spring at Rothiemurchus. 1. Hairy Coos and Fluffy Calves! The first of our Highlander calves were born in March and for some… Read more »

Fishing is for all the family at Rothiemurchus! On the 22nd of June 2019, Rothiemurchus Fishery will be hosting a full day of fishing fun. Come along and try your hand at catching a fish!   Experience the thrill of catching and reeling a fish on our well-stocked ponds! There will be a BBQ &… Read more »

Delight your Dad! Father’s Day is on Sunday the 16th of June this year – only a few days away! If you are still struggling for inspiration Rothiemurchus has something for every kind of Dad, from gifts to experiences. Put a smile on his face and show him how glad you are that he’s your… Read more »

Southside of the Spey Saturday the 8th of June is World Gin Day. We teamed up with Scott at The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore to create a gin-based cocktail for a Speyside Summer (can be drunk in rain or shine). A traditional Southside cocktail is essentially a gin version of a classic mojito. We wanted… Read more »

Conserving the Kentish Glory Gabrielle Flinn from the RSPB’s Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms project tells us about the Kentish Glory Moth. What is the Kentish Glory doing in the Scottish Highlands? Despite its name, the Kentish Glory, this rare and dramatic moth is no longer found in Kent. Of late it has only been… Read more »

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 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 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 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 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 »

Crème of the Crop  Egg Hunters on fine form Rarely is humankind’s innate skill and expertise in ‘hunter-gathering’ more fully on display than at the annual Rothiemurchus Easter Egg Hunt, which took place last Sunday amidst record Spring temperatures. Across a morning and an afternoon session, about 150 extremely eager (and extremely hungry) youngsters put… Read more »