Local food and drink

Shopping for supplies

Rothiemurchus Farm Shop and The Barn - We are very proud of our Farm Shop; an absolute treasure trove of quality food and drink - much produced very locally and even on the estate itself. You can shop for all the essentials you need like milk, butter, freshly baked bread daily, eggs, fruit and vegetables, pasta and other dry goods, plus speciality ingredients hard to find elsewhere locally. Next door to the farm shop is The Barn - for coffees, teas, soups and hot food-to-go open 7 days a week from 10-4. Please note: Farm Shop and Barn now operating winter opening hours, closed Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Try the pure-bred Highland beef and forest venison from our in-house butcher as well as chicken, pork and homemade sausages. You can also buy fresh and smoked fish, haggis, black pudding and bacon, locally roasted coffee, leaf teas, freshly made scones and cakes, local jams and heather honey from the Estate’s hives, fruit drinks, wines, beers and spirits (many distilled locally), chocolate and biscuits. The cheese counter is supplied by some fantastic cheesemongers including IJ Mellis of Edinburgh, Scotland's leading purveyor of cheeses. There is also a wide range of tasty deli counter like home-made quiche and scotch eggs.

The Farm Shop also stocks a variety of their own exclusive meal kits - including recipe card and all ingredients weighed out, - as well as veg boxes, cheese boxes and meat selection boxes. Browse and order online here for collection on your arrival day.

Rothiemurchus meat: Rothiemurchus cattle are traditionally reared, expertly butchered and prepared here by people who have known each animal from birth. Beef is expertly prepared to the highest standards by Rothiemurchus’s own butchers Brian and Fraser. It is ‘hung’ for between 4 and 6 weeks, a slow maturing which gives a very fine ‘marbling’ and a mature and complex flavour. As all Rothiemurchus meat is home reared and butchered, it is subject to availability. If you would like to order, please call 01479 812345, giving at least 2 working days notice.

Rothiemurchus honey: Sold on and off the comb, Rothiemurchus heather honey has a distinctive aroma and a full, rich taste of the Highland hills. The beehives are moved to the moors of Rothiemurchus in the Spring to try and catch any blossom that the bees can turn into blossom honey, but it is the honey made from the heather nectar that is really special. The honey made from bell heather in particular helps give heather honey the distinctive darker colour that is high in healthy anti-oxidants.

Pro Fish - a family run and extremely knowledgeable and helpful fishmonger, Pro Fish stock fish and shellfish from a variety of Scottish fish ports - straight from the boats for freshness. Their smoked range comes from local smokehouses and they cure some specialist products in-house; all their salmon is of Scottish origin.

Land your own supper: For the freshest fish of all, why not catch and land your own rainbow trout for supper? Even complete beginners to fishing are almost guaranteed to land a Rainbow Trout during a visit to the Rothiemurchus Fishery. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of catching and preparing your own meal from absolute scratch!

Places to eat and drink (please check individual websites for latest Covid-related changes)

The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore – on the banks of the River Spey and the closest restaurant to the properties, the “OBI” is a local institution. They work closely with local farmers and suppliers, to keep the menu as local as possible. They also have a very atmospheric bar area where you can eat and drink by the open fire. The Old Bridge is extremely popular with both locals and tourists so booking is essential in high season.

The Cross, Kingussie – this elegant restaurant is around a 20-minute drive from the properties and is well worth the journey. They offer a three-course menu with several choices for each course or a six-course signature tasting menu with wines chosen to match each course. Both menus change regularly and are designed around the best of local seasonal produce. Booking is essential.

Andersons Restaurant, Boat of Garten – a relaxed and informal restaurant about a 15-minute drive from the properties. They are committed to using local Scottish produce when in season, so the menu changes each month. Beloved by locals and recommended by Nick Nairn, in high season booking is essential. Wednesday is Pie night - a different delicious and imaginative variety each of meat, fish and vegetarian pies each week served with a local ale or glass of wine. Pudding lovers take note: their homemade ice creams are dreamy. Excellent cooking and charming staff - this place is a little gem. Usually closed on Tuesdays.

Rowan Tree Restaurant, Kincraig Chef Calum Cousins has won various competitions including a bronze medal in Scottish Senior Chef of the Year. Always generous portions and a firm favourite with many of our guests. Dinner is served between 6- 8.30pm.