Season’s Greetings from Rothiemurchus! As we gear up for Christmas and New Year, we wanted to let you know our plans for the next few weeks. Rothiemurchus will remain open throughout the festivities, with a few exceptions: The Farm Shop will be open daily from 9.45 am to 4.30 pm (closed on Christmas Day). The… Read more »
Weddings at Rothiemurchus Imagine saying your vows in a breathtaking lochside setting, surrounded by natural beauty. Rothiemurchus offers two stunning options for your lochside ceremony: Loch an Eilein and Lochan Mor, both capable of accommodating up to 30 people. These idyllic locations serve as a perfect backdrop, creating a truly magical start to your journey… Read more »
Family Fun at Rothiemurchus this Summer We are thrilled to share just a few of the exciting things happening at Rothiemurchus near Aviemore this summer in this blog! While it’s impossible to cover everything here, you can find more detailed information on each of our activities on the Outdoor Activities pages of our website. The… Read more »
Rothiemurchus’s core path network has always been well used and is absolutely integral to our conservation efforts. It’s important that the paths are kept in optimal condition so that we’re all able to minimise disturbance to the wildlife refuges around them. However they also need to provide safe and comfortable access routes for our… Read more »
Capturing Carbon: harnessing the power of natural regeneration In our continual effort to reduce carbon emissions across Rothiemurchus estate, we are using some innovative long-term approaches to capturing carbon. Woodland renewal and expansion We recently assigned 170 hectares (equivalent to 317 football pitches) for woodland creation, using natural methods to expand the ancient Caledonian Pine… Read more »
Lochan Deo, Regeneration of the Caledonian Pine Forest The photographs below show regeneration of the Caledonian pine forest between 1964-2022, centered around Lochan Deo at Rothiemurchus. The dates of each photo are 1964, 1974, 1979, 1994, 1999, 2007, 2022. The Lochan Deo area was subject to a forest fire in the 1930s. Sometime… 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 »
Soil Biodiversity Surveys on Rothiemurchus Earlier this month a team from Naturemetrics, commissioned by Forest Research were on Rothiemurchus to collect soil samples from different woodland and nearby non-woodland habitats. With advances in DNA analysis scientists are exploring the means of monitoring biodiversity change, over time, by analysing DNA extracted from different soils. So,… Read more »
Rothiemurchus Farm Shop Food Festival Our Farm Shop celebrates the very best of local produce every day. From our own home-reared beef and venison and Rothiemurchus honey to local gins and beers, sweet delights, berries and coffee – you are in for a treat! Following on from the success of our Jubilee food and drink… Read more »
Rothiemurchus Falconry near Aviemore From 1st July 2022, a new and exciting falconry-based activity opens on Rothiemurchus! Come and fly a selection of majestic birds of prey with Rothiemurchus Falconry, near Aviemore. This family-friendly activity is a must for anyone wanting a truly unique experience. Run by husband-and-wife team, Jonny and Daisy Ames (with… Read more »
