Rothiemurchus, like the rest of the Cairngorms, is shaped by geology, climate, glaciers and early settlers but it is the Multiple Land Use Policy 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. From 1954 the quality of the environment has been formally recognised by the 55,000 hectare of government designations that cover the 10,000 hectare of the estate; an average of 5.5 units of designation on 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 conserved for future generations to enjoy.
We invite visitors and others to engage in this conservation work.
CONCORDAT
Working together, the public sector and Rothiemurchus Estate are determined to safeguard the future of this historic and beautiful Highland Estate. Public sector bodies and the private Estate of Rothiemurchus have come together to sign an innovative Concordat, sharing the responsibility to care and shape the future of this special area.
As partners in the Concordat we share a vision of a living landscape, supporting the wildlife and the community and available for all to enjoy. 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.
Concordat partners include: Rothiemurchus Estate, Scottish Natural Heritage, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Forestry Commission, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Historic Scotland, The Highland Council, The Scottish Government.
Rothiemurchus Estate thanks the Cairngorms National Park Authority, The Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage for the payments 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.
