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 »
Welcome back to The Rolling Rail We’d like to welcome back The Rolling Rail, a wonderful pop-up shop that can be found here at Rothiemurchus, next door to The Barn. The Rolling Rail is run by Nancy McKenna, Nancy has curated a fabulous collection of contemporary and vintage clothing, gifts and beauty products chosen with… Read more »
We are delighted to be hosting a fabulous event for everyone to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday the 3rd of June from 11am – 3pm. The event will take place at Rothiemurchus Farm Shop near Aviemore. Our family food festival will have a range of brilliant stalls of food and drink produce from… Read more »
Rothiemurchus, Glenmore and Abernethy Forests together enjoy over 1 million visits a year – but they’re also home to capercaillie. The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project aims to secure a future for the species in the UK and Rothiemurchus and our Biodiversity Manager Peter Ferguson have been playing a key role in this project over the past… Read more »
