Rothiemurchus in Highland

Really well-kept grounds, and the range of targets are suitable for all levels. I return several times a year.

Friendly staff and nice horses. A beautiful ride through Rothiemurchus woods.

I couldn’t recommend this highly enough if I tried! My girlfriend and I went on this ride, with two instructors and two other guests, so the experience felt highly personal from start to finish. I didn’t know exactly what to expect in terms of terrain and how much you’d be left to your own devices, but it really was the perfect blend. I was more confident and experienced on the quad, whilst my partner was more cautious, but suited us both brilliantly. A great mix of woodland paths, fields and streams, with inclines and bumpier sections. Seeing the free roaming cattle up close will be the highlight of the activity for some I’m sure!

Nice walk from here to the loch

We did the Hairy Coo Safari, and it was wonderful. Ranger Ross told us a lot, but "unfortunately" I was so busy with the cute cows that I didn't hear everything. We were also allowed to pet and feed the cows. After about an hour, the tour was over. It was really fun and well worth the money.

This was an amazing experience. Johnny was funny, knowledgeable, and truly cares for the birds. I would love to go back again.

We had been looking forward to the falconry experience for some time and were not disappointed. This was a two week driving/hiking trip through the Highlands. We saw beautiful scenery, met lovely people and learned a lot, but the falconry experience was one of the highlights of our trip. The birds were gorgeous: I never imagined I would ever experience an owl or an eagle on my arm. The gentleman introducing the birds was brilliantly knowledgeable and clearly loved sharing some of his insights on falconry, the habits and needs of the birds and the conservation of birds of prey. He was also a terrific entertainer with a wonderful sense of humor. We’re so glad we did this.

Had a lovely beginner hack today , manager lovely as always and the horses was brilliant. Highly recommend to anyone from beginner to advanced if you’re looking to get out . Lovely sights, views and staff 😊.

My husband and I participated in the Falconry experience. It met, and exceeded, our expectations. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience that much better. Catching and flying 4 different species of birds (various times) and the birds look healthy, excited and gave a good showing. This adventure was a dream come true!

Had an amazing experience at Rothiemurchus Estate Pony Trekking. Arrived to be warmly greeted by Feona who introduced me to the horse I would be riding. As a disabled rider I require a bit more help and I'm delighted to say that the team here were extremely helpful and understanding of my needs. They went out of their way to make sure I had the best pony Trekking experience and the hour long trek was absolutely amazing. The scenery was stunning, the horse a delight to ride and the guide, Lisa, was a wonderful experienced guide. All in all I can do is rate this experience 10/10 and I, for one, will be returning as often as I can whilst in Aviemore. Thank you, Ladies ! From One very happy trekker

Allie, your scones were 10/10 amazing! Beautiful hike and delicious food!

A really wonderful experience! My wife gave me this present for my Birthday and what a lovely present it was. Handling these birds personally was a truly wonderful experience and the bird handler had a wonderful knowledge making the experience absolutely fabulous as well as real fun. As someone well onto their 80's, the only thing I would mention is the fact that was a long time to stand and some kind of seating for a brief period would have been welcomed. I would recommend this experience to anyone who has any kind of interest in birds - particularly birds of prey.

We booked a Land Rover Experience and were so impressed. Our Ranger Eleanor was an amazing guide. We loved the views, the deer and especially the Hairy Coos.

7 family adult members really enjoyed the cows. They were so sweet and the feeding the cows was shush a hit with everyone. We will never forget !!🥰

A great experience feeding the deer and cows. The little one loved it and so did I. The rangers were adorable!!! I highly recommend.

Was a lot of fun. Got to pet the cows and see the some of the mums with their calves. The tour guide was very informative and answered all our questions.

Went out riding twice in m the week on rides for experienced riders and had a fabulous time on both of them. Horses are lovely and obviously well looked after and the staff were friendly and knowledgable, talking about both the estate and the horses. Have to say I was really lucky with the weather - not too hot and not too cold, perfect for horse riding. Will definitely be back!!

Loved this pit stop on way to Inverness. We hiked to Loch an Eilein (trails are well marked), ate at cafe and did the Hairy Coo Safari. The grounds were beautiful, clean bathrooms and lots of parking. Food was good and staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area and Coos!

My daughters had an amazing time horse riding. The staff were amazing, and they was even kind enough to add an extra place for my partner. Can't wait to go back

Kev at the falconry experience was wonderful. Would recommend to anyone considering it!

Had a wonderful afternoon and first fishing experience for our children. Very helpfull and friendly staff. Initially booked one hour fishing online and extending with another hour was no problem at all. Thank you!

We had the most incredible time at the Rothiemurchus Falconry Experience. Johnny, our guide, was absolutely wonderful. His passion for the birds truly shines through in everything he does. His knowledge is exceptional, and it made the entire experience even more fascinating and meaningful. This was without a doubt one of the highlights of our trip. We were blown away by the care and management of these magnificent birds, it’s clear they are deeply respected and incredibly well looked after. Being able to interact so closely with them in such a beautiful setting was something we’ll never forget. If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable and inspiring experience, we can’t recommend Rothiemurchus Falconry highly enough. Thank you, Johnny, for sharing your passion and giving us memories that will last a lifetime!

Absolutely amazing. If you can book the private falconry experience, do it, you won't regret it.

Ranger on time, very pleasant and friendly manner...knowledgeable about area, wildlife and the deer we visited. Ranger made the visit very worthwhile, but recommend to others.

Simply fantastic in every way. Thank you.

Loch an Eilein is always worth a walk around

Great, place. It's definitely worth a visit.

Johnathon was great with us and the birds. He educated us on the individual birds and falconing quite extensively. Very enjoyable and exciting time for all. He explained that if the birds were not well cared for, they could leave at their will.

Excellent food at barn cafe family friendly manager too ☺️

Fantastic coo experience, our guide was so friendly & knowledgeable, would definitely recommend! Fantastic selection of produce in the farm shop afterwards too

Was with Fun Adventures, tubing, river rafting, found at The Woodlands Car Park. Two teenagers thoroughly had a great time. Great leaders, equipment and safety 🛟 briefings.

My daughter went on the Little landys and omg! She loved it! Emma was absolutely fantastic with her,she made her experience memorable,I loved the fact that it's not just driving around a track there was jobs to do along the way,collecting and dropping off logs and rescuing the animals around the way and collecting stars 🌟

For those who follow the directions link on the website, you’ll end up at the wrong car park. The text information was equally bad since we were under the mistaken impression that we would be meeting up at a rural environment rather than the center of the small village. We were coming from the Isle of Skye and because of road construction at 5 different points en route we were running late. Not allowing us time for the error and to meet up at the proper location. Of course our fees were non-refundable though they did offer to reschedule the day we fly out of Scotland. This was a disappointment and we felt that better information regarding the meet up point could have saved us since we were near the location within the time required.

Great activity with good quality equipment. Our instructor was fabulous and really enthusiastic. Would defo do again next year.

This is a great place for fun food exciting outdoor activities and family outings. Having everything for everyone from young to senior.

Absolutely amazing morning , handling and feeding four stunning birds of prey , our guide was very informative, re feeding , training , flying etc , will definitely be back. Fiddich the great grey owl was a real character. Not one negative thing to say

We had a fantastic afternoon. We had booked whitewater rafting, but as the water levels were too low we did the tubing. Ollie and Ben were amazing at making sure everybody got the most out of the.experience. Would definitely book with them again.

My little girl did the pony trekking and then we did the meet and feed the calfs. My little girl loved the pony trekking and now wants a pony. We all loved our time at Rothiemurchus and the staff were amazing.

My family and I really enjoyed our visit to the Highland Cow safari. Getting up.close and being able to feed some of the cows was amazing. The guide Eleanor was knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions. We all enjoyed this experience and would recommend to anyone

Absolutely glorious site camping among the trees gives a lovely secluded feel. Good facilities, friendly staff and loads of activities on the wider estate. We will definitely be back

Great experience. Felt very well looked after and very safe. Would repeat again once in the area.

Information provided before hand about meeting place so it was easy to find. The member of staff taking the Little Landys session was great with the kids and they had a blast. Would thoroughly recommend it.

We had a wonderful time on the hairy coo safari. The guides were extremely nice and were very knowledgeable

Really good. We did the Falconry and if you are wondering if its worth it it is. They have built a great business here and are actively working for conservation with farmers. Kids had a great time. I'd recommend it.

Fantastic. Thank you very much.

11 members of our local camera club spent the day photographing birds of prey. the visit was superbly organised and run by Jonathan. We were blessed with superb weather which always adds to any outdoor experience but I have little doubt we would have had a great time whatever the weather. We can certainly recommend the photographs day to anyone who can get together 6 people to share the cost. At the moment they are offering a great deal where up to 12 people from a camera club can attend for the price of 6. Hopefully Jonathan and his team can continue with this offer throughout the summer for camera clubs.

We done the Quad Biking and it was a great experience! Lynn was our instructor and she was amazing! She was very clear with instructions and was lovely, friendly and chatty throughout the full session! Thanks again😊x

Excellent experience - highly recommend

We visited with our two kids for the wee womble pony ride. My daughter was really nervous and Jane was just fantastic. She reassured her and chatted to her the whole time. The ponies were lovely and calm throughout. My kids were delighted with their certificates at the end too! Highly recommended as an intro for even the most nervous little ones!

We did the tree zone and it’s was great. We also did the Hairy cow safari. The guides were excellent and took us through part of the tour we missed because we were late because we misunderstood directions. We really appreciated that. It was excellent.

Lovely place for walking and cycling

Had a really superb day. You get really close to the birds and plenty of flying time. Informative and interesting. Really enjoyed the whole experience and would strongly recommend it to anyone. Lots of laughs too. My favourite was the bald eagle, a stunning bird! Thank you so much.

It was wonderful. The guide was great. I learned a lot. Thank you

We thoroughly enjoyed the Clay Shooting beginner training. Plenty of time allowed and excellent instruction.

The farm shop has an excellent range of quality foods and the gift shop is well stocked The Barn has wholesome fresh meals and a welcoming warm stove Don't hesitate, visit!

We booked two days for our camera club members to attend Falconry Workshops. What a fantastic day, Jonathon and Kevin were excellent. They had thought about positioning us and the birds for the best angles, whilst stationary and in flight. An excellent day which our members thoroughly enjoyed. No hesitation in recommending. We will be booking again.

Spent a morning with Kev at the raptor bird experience. Getting close up to these fabulous birds is well recommended! The team there are obviously experienced and knowledgeable and are able to answer all your bird-related questions.

Fabulous coffee shop and farm shop. Love it!

Amazing experience where got to feed, give a few scratches, and visit a herd of Highland Cows on a working farm. You get to learn about Highland cattle as you are led by a ranger onto the property and then participate in some feeding. It’s a great way to see Highland Cows

The quad bike trek was a special experience for my niece and I, we loved it. Lisa was a great guide and took lots of time with us. 👍👌

Amazing day at Rothiemurchus quad trek and after clay pigeon shooting highly recommended for everyone in any age😆😅

Brilliant experience with 4 birds of prey. Just us two there so got lots of hand on experience and great instructions from a knowledgeable falconer. Can thoroughly recommend this experience.

Brilliant visit to the Falconry Centre. Loads of hands on experience with 4 birds of prey and superb instruction from Kev. Can thoroughly recommend the experience.

We had such a great time with the cows! I wish we had known there are also a ton of other things to do around the area! Really easily could spend a couple full days here, but we only scheduled a couple hours.

Petting, feeding and seeing the Scottish Highland Cows was one of my must do experiences when I visited Scotland. Rothiemurchus was everything and then some; I can't stop talking about our experience! I'm a travel agent and will confidently recommend this experience to all of my clients. You do need your own transportation. You meet at the triangle car park then follow the ranger to the farm. The first experience is with the younger cows: petting and feeding them. Next we walked about 200-300 yards down the road to the bulls where we fed and pet the sweetest bull. We then got back in our cars to drive a very small way up the road to the main herd. You can't pet these beauts but the back drop, photos and learning all about them was incredible. I suggest bring hand sanitizer for after feeding the cows, rain boots or boots to get some mud/farm dirt on and layers. I own the rights to my photos and do not give permission to anyone except Rothiemurchus to use my photos. If Rothiemurchus wants to use my photos, tag me and give credit.

Amazing experience. Been 2x now and will be back. The cows are very well taken care of and you can tell that they are comfortable and not forced to come say hello. Rangers have always been kind and helpful. Massive respect for the farmer and the team for all the work they do at the farm. It’s clean and massive! Amazing family and couple experience.

Had the most fantastic Highland Coo Safari, even the weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm. Our guide Vicky was so knowledgeable and answered all the questions I threw at her as a big highland cow fan. Highly recommended and look forward to coming back to and doing it again, and more.

can’t recommend this experience enough! it was incredible and the staff went above and beyond to make it fun and special for us all. My son who has just turned 12 wasn’t very confident so they brought another staff member in to take our party on our own so we could take it slower which we was very grateful of! Seeing Highland cows in the woods roaming free was something i’ll never forget. Thank you so much much making this a unforgettable experience

A wonderful insightful experience led by Vicky who was lovely in all ways, very knowledgeable, friendly and patient with us all. I'd also like to say a huge thanks to Janet for booking us on so quickly and smoothly, going out of her way to squeeze us in.

Really good experience! We travelled from quite far to attend and was worth the distance, really friendly staff who make you feel welcome and kept us up to date on any changes, they also explained everything we needed to know and more, giving us some detail on the history of the estate along the way with unique stopping points!

A good mix of Information and fun. Enjoyed meeting the cows close up and getting to feed them. Spotting a new born calf was a bonus.

We did the quad biking experience, all of us had quad biked before and we certainly enjoyed ourselves, with Lynn leading us. Very friendly, learnt about the estate and we were able to see a very young (3 days old) highland calf, as well as plenty of highland cows. Would certainly recommend!!

We booked the falconry experience the night before. The experience was at 1030 the next morning and there were no issues with the last minute booking. The experience itself was wonderful. There was two of us and five other people. Our guide was Kevin and he was brilliant. Full of knowledge! We each got ample time holding the birds and getting pictures. It was excellent and a must-do for any animal lover.

Great experience. Easy to learn and loads of fun, staff is very friendly and helpful. 10/10 will be returning

5 star. Our guide/leader Leann was excellent and made it an excellent day seeing the sites and the local Cows!

Lynne and Jamie at the Quad Bike Trail were both very friendly. They share interesting stories and facts about the wildlife while you fly through the forest on your quad bike. 100% recommend!

Today we had the pleasure of the Falconry Experience at Rothiemurchus. From start to finish it was very interesting and our guide Kev was very enthusiastic about he birds, you could tell he loved his job. There was a couple of young children in our small group but they didn't partake as they were afraid of the birds. Interaction with the owls, hawk and baby bald eagle was excellent. Highly recommended.

We had the best time at the Highland Cow Safari😍. Beautiful scenery, lovely animals and a brilliant tour guide made our morning wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

We went on a quad bike trek and it was great fun! The scenery was gorgeous and the guide was lovely, fun and knowledgeable. Will be back in the future. Thanks! 👍

Unique loch-side woodland sauna experience in the most beautiful surroundings.

Great experience! We loved visiting the highland cows! 🥰 The guide is super nice, she explains a lot of things and funny anecdotes. The cows are superb. Thank you for this moment 🫶🏻

The whole family travelled from Fife to walk the forest paths round the loch as a New Year treat. We checked it was wheelchair accessible before hand as my wife uses a mobility scooter and what we read assured us of it's suitability. You can imagine our horror after walking the loch path in a clockwise direction, to find a 30 yard fully flooded section of the path to a depth of about 4~6 inches. Too deep for my wife's scooter. It was so cold we couldn't retrace our route back round the loch. My son and daughter had to assist my wife to walk through the freezing water. Those of us without walking boots - in ordinary footwear all got soaking feet and we had to drive home to Fife that evening too. How hard would it have been for someone in a lightweight ATV with a trailer to have dumped some gravel or hard core into the flooded section. We 'might' come back in the spring or summer.

So many hidden places to see in this erea Just explore

great cafe and shop selling produce from the farm and further afield. dozens of activities for outdoor enthusiasts across the estate, such a beautiful place to enjoy nature.

Great, 6 year old loved it. It was nice she offered to take pictures of the family and being able to clap them.

We had the most fantastic Heritage day with the Highland Falconers. It was a truely unique experience watching the hawks and falcon hunt in their natural surrounding. Johnny our guide was so knowledgable and patient answering all our questions. He is clearly very passionate about the birds of prey and this venture, which we would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in having the most amazing experience in stunning surroundings. Even just visiting the Falconry centre and seeing the other birds, the beautiful maremma dogs and emus was a brilliant experience. Thank you to Jonny, Kev and Daisy for making it such a special day.

If you want nature, this is it, with local welcoming comforts to hand, regardless of wind, rain, or in our case, snow and ice. The perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms by foot, bike, car or skis.

Absolutely fantastic day out. Will definitely be doing it again!

Must visit when we hit Scotland/Aviemore area. ATV's and highland Coos are a vacation staple for the family. Added Falconery and blown away. So cool to see these birds up close and personal. First time during winter season. Just as much fun for sure as summer.

Best experience with nice views. Worth spending for it. Very friendly instructors

An incredible experience of Quad Trek that I highly recommend! We did this during the snow, and the views were absolutely breath-taking. The guides were extremely helpful and made the journey even more enjoyable.

Brilliant location and staff We went on Quads Clay shooting & Feed the Deer all brilliant and the staff that took us were lovey and very informative and helpful will definitely be back for more activities or even do these again And used the farm shop a good few times Bread and meat is amazing from shop

Definitely worth checking out the falconry experience

What a fantastic experience feeding the deers. Our ranger was very helpful. Very experienced and loved hearing the information about the estate and animals Can't wait to be back

Katie was amazing, really patient and ensured the group were kept together but still having fun!! Katie was kind enough to take photos and she explained the local area and provided interesting information along the way!!! Well done Katie, you are a credit to the team!!!

We went Quadbiking yesterday (28th Dec) and it was great! The facility including the quads was well looked after! We both had a great time and our guide Katie was fantastic and very knowledgeable! We will definitely be returning In the future to quad bike and try out the other facilities/activites they offer!

Great quad trek, Katie made the experience very interesting with photo stops and facts about the local area. Very much enjoyed a adrenaline fueled boxing day.

The falconry experience with Johnny was the highlight of our trip!! It was such a unique, educational and fun experience handing these magnificent birds. Johnny is knowledgeable, funny and friendly and made it so much fun for our kids. He loves the birds and there’s no doubt how well cared-for they are- and all the animals at his place! Highly highly recommend this wonderful place!

Absolutely amazing! Would recommend for all ages! Our guide Millie was SO lovely and very knowledgeable. We weren’t rushed at all and got to take loads of pictures. Definitely don’t miss it!!

Fantastic experience. Daisy was superb at handling the birds and gave us a lot of good information about them. A chance to hold each bird and feed them and see them fly. An outstanding morning. Many thanks.