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    Rothiemurchus

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    Rothiemurchus Centre, Aviemore PH22 1QH, Scotland
    Open today: 09:30 - 17:30
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    “quad biking”(59 reviews)
    “farm shop”(22 reviews)
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    Rothiemurchus welcomes you every day of the year to enjoy and help care for " truly the most beautiful place in my world. A place with so many activities available for old and young but also a place to find complete peace". Be inspired by the...more
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Clay Pigeon Shooting

    We decided to give the Clay Pigeon shooting a go on a recent visit to the Aviemore area. We were put in the very safe hands of Paul our instructor and it was a brilliant experience. I'd shot a few times before but it was...More

    1  Thank GB_70Luca
    Rothiescot, General Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Many thanks to you for this great 5 bubble review - we are all delighted you enjoyed it. Most of our customers are like you, have not shot before or just few times and our brilliant instructors who are passionate about introducing people to a...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Quad Biking

    Great experience ... the "hosts" Andy and Charlotte, were very friendly, likeable and knowledgeable about the local area. You definitely get more than just a jolly around on the quad bikes... recommended highly!

    Thank Richard H
    Rothiescot, General Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    So pleased you enjoyed the quad trek so much - thank you for the 5 bubble review. Rothiemurchus quad squad are great and very passionate about delivering the best experience everytime. Hope to see you here again.

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Amazing day

    Well what a find ! Fishing hear was amazing and Chris could not have been any more helpful and pleasant putting us beginners completely at ease . We booked for2 hours and within 2 minutes my 10 year old caught his first fish with many...More

    1  Thank help6677
    Rothiescot, Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    We're so pleased you enjoyed your visits to Rothiemurchus Fishery - thank you for taking the time to write this great review. We'll pass your appreciation on to Chris - like the whole team, he really cares abut each customer. Hope you can visit again.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    one of places I enjoyed much in Cairngorms National Park

    Rothiemurchus offers many outdoor activities and they are family friendly. In our cases, we just chose walking trails as it was partly sunny. We went to Loch an Eilein through the forest (some parts of trail are asphalt) and on the way we found deers...More

    1  Thank Thida-Tokyo
    Rothiescot, Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    We appreciate you taking time to write this 5* review full of helpful information - thank you. From your description you collected a map of the walks from Rothiemurchus Centre - which includes discounts and shows how you can join up walks to make them...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Top Archery

    We booked a lesson of archery for 4 people , 2 adults and 2 children. Our instructor ‘Neil’ was great from the word go, put everyone at ease and was superb with the boys. His teaching was very good and he made it fun.More

    Thank ABH542
    Rothiescot, General Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    We're very pleased that you enjoyed Archery, thank you for writing this helpful review and we're so glad that you felt it was a 5* experience. We'll pass your comments on to Neil - the Full On Adventure specialist archery instructors are great and really...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Planning to Visit Rothiemurchus

    Hello, We are planning to visit Rothiemurchus and request your suggestions as which all activities we should do. Also, do we need to book for stay or outdoor activities. Kindly also recommend as which all places we should visit in cairngorms in 3 days. Regards...More

    Thank ChintanS81
    Rothiescot, Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    We look forward to seeing you here; thank you for asking, you can walk, bike or drive to Loch an Eilein no need to book; you do need to book guided outdoor activities, if you email Rothiemurchus hullo@rothie.net or ring them on 01479 812345, our...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Hairy Coo Safari - Loved it

    The one thing I wanted to see on our trip to the Highlands was a 'real hairy coo'. We found the 'Hairy Coo Safari' on the list of activities offered at Rothiemurcus. There was only 6 of us (4 in our party) and it was...More

    1  Thank alison b
    Rothiescot, Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    We're so pleased you enjoyed seeing our long established 'fold' of pure bred Highlanders - 'hairy coos'. Thank you for this great 5* review - delighted you enjoyed our Farm Shop, it takes a big team all working together to enable all the yummy food...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Family fishing

    This was my son and daughter’s first fishing adventure and they loved it. Although not too keen putting the bait on the hook (that was my job), there were staff on hand to help and teach the kids what to do. They caught 4 rainbow...More

    Thank Stuart P
    Rothiescot, Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    We're really pleased your kids had such a successful first fishing experience. Thank you for telling us and for this really helpful 5 * review. We're looking forward to your return - the Fishery's open April to end October.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A return visit - Cafe Outstanding.

    Rothiemurchus Centre is well visited and has varied activities available for all ages and interests, however on our visit it was solely a short visit to the café, on a lovely day for coffee and scones! Once in the café which was very busy, most...More

    Thank Trotter49
    Rothiescot, Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    We are so pleased that you had such a great return visit to Rothiemurchus Centre and it lived up to your expectations. Thank you very much for this helpful and informative 5* review. We look forward to your next visit.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Clay Pigeon Shooting

    Booked the gold experience for my 2 teens. The instructor, Simon was fantastic, very knowledgeable, friendly, fun and kind. The grounds, equipment and setup are first rate. and very pretty for the non shooters to admire! Its expensive (although great reduction with a friends card)...More

    Thank Lucy F
    Rothiescot, General Manager at Rothiemurchus, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for this great review - we are so pleased you enjoyed your experience at 'the Clays'. We try to make everything we offer here to be appropriate to and in keeping with the outstanding natural environment which along with our tremendous team -...More

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    Response from Rothiescot | Property representative |
    Sorry, Not really - but you could learn to Fly Fish there. It's a great sport, the Fishery is a very beautiful, peaceful place and they have excellent fly fishing instructors. Best way to wait for an Osprey.
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    20 May 2018|
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    Response from Rothiescot | Property representative |
    Thank you, yes there are 50+ Highland Cattle in the fields here, but they can be un-cooperative, some distance from the road and not reliably easy to see. The Rothiemurchus Ranger led Hairy Coo and Safari tours enable you to... More
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