Rothiemurchus Estate, Gleann Eanaich peatland restoration project July 2022 WHAT? A small part of a degraded peatland area to the east of Loch Eanaich in Gleann Eanaich is undergoing restoration work, funded by a grant from Peatland ACTION and Rothiemurchus. Low ground-pressure diggers will rework the turf and peat to cover over bare peat and… Read more »
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Meet our newest Ranger recruit, Shona
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
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 Scots Pine Christmas Trees
Rothiemurchus Christmas Trees – an environmentally friendly alternative to farmed Christmas trees Rothiemurchus is the custodian of one of the finest remnants of the Caledonian forest. This natural woodland dominated by majestic Scots Pine is managed sustainably for nature conservation, recreation, woodland grazing and timber production as described in our forest plan. Some areas have… Read more »
