Rothiemurchus Map
Explore the estate with our interactive map.
Loch An Eilein
Our iconic loch with its ruined castle.
About Rothiemurchus
Learn about the estate and the family.
History
500 years of Highland heritage.
Blog
News and stories from the estate.
How to Get Here
Directions and travel information.
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 »
Our new TMR feeder at the Farm By Grant Mackenzie, Farmer, Rothiemurchus Farm Here at Rothiemurchus Farm we are always looking at ways to improve our practices and continue to work alongside our delicate environment. Recently we introduced a TMR (total mixed ration) feeding system to our cattle which means I now have complete control of… 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 »
Great Glen specialise in producing charcuterie using only wild Scottish venison and we’re very lucky to sell their wonderful produce in our Farm Shop.
Rothiemurchus Farm Through the Seasons In farming, weather is crucial and often dictates day-to-day decisions. Winter 20/21 saw truly exceptional weather and snowfall week after week, with temperatures hitting an incredible low of -18 at farm level. Snow fell into early May which meant that spring barley was later sown. Thankfully the farm team… 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 »
Rothiemurchus participates in a study looking at the relationship between soils and surface vegetation Rothiemurchus has recently been poked and prodded by a team of Nottingham University PhD students who are looking across the Cairngorms at the relationship between soils and surface vegetation, plus other factors that affect the diversity of the species growing on… Read more »
Rothiemurchus Farm Shop near Aviemore champions Scottish and local producers with an exciting new range of food and drink for Autumn Autumn has arrived on Rothiemurchus, and at the Farm Shop, that means a new season of tasty produce. Through the summer we’ve been sourcing and tasting lots of incredible new food and drink and… Read more »
When Your Heart is in the Highlands: 10 things to fall in love with on Rothiemurchus, a place of unique natural beauty near Aviemore in the Cairngorms 1. Loch an Eilein What hasn’t already been said about this most romantic of Highland lochs? From the mountain backdrops that frame it, to the mysterious castle on… Read more »
