Early morning journey by Canadian Canoe. A gentle flat water paddle through the impressive Aigas Gorge to look for otters and feeding osprey as the sun rises... a truly memorable experience.

After a basic introduction to steering the canoes we will proceed in silence down the River Beauly on a short but stunning journey to experience river life at sunrise... find out more

Canoeing is awesome fun and really easy to get the hang of. We want you to have a fantastic time so at Rothiemurchus we tailor-make our sessions to suit your level of experience and water-fuelled desires.

If you haven’t done it before don’t worry, our friendly experienced staff will show you how to handle your canoe, giving you the confidence to enjoy this exciting sport. The canoes are light (around 30kg), stable and carry two adults, or two adults plus two small children.

Our flat water canoeing takes place on Loch an Eilein, a truly magical place right at the heart of the ancient Rothiemurchus Pine forest. The Loch is very sheltered and is the perfect place to relax, explore some wonderful highland scenery and to chat with your guide and new found friends.  Look out for wildlife, paddle round the ruined castle and hear tales of Jacobite plots and the notorious Wolf of Badenoch. Loch an Eilein canoe sessions will consist of a safety brief, teaching of basic paddling skills, a couple of fun games for all ages and then a gentle explore of the Loch and its amazing history.... find out more

Are you a budding Robin Hood? At Rothiemurchus you can enjoy the ancient and noble pastime of target archery. This skilful sport requires balance, poise, accuracy, timing and vision. It also gives a great sense of satisfaction – especially if you hit the bull’s-eye!

Archery is the perfect sport for everyone. Our expert instructors ensure that whether you are a novice or experienced archer, you have an extremely fun and enjoyable time.

This activity is ideal for all ages and fitness levels, and great fun whether you are on your own or with friends or family. Our exciting target games and friendly competitions make sure everyone has a great time... find out more

Fancy trying something completely different?

How about deliberately jumping into a Highland stream and following it up hill as it cascades down rocky slabs, over small waterfalls and through pools?

This is a fantastic introduction to the joys of gorge walking and is suitable for all the family.  If at any point you decide you’ve had enough, you can simply walk up the side of the burn and watch the excitement from the sidelines. Wicked fun!

Suitable for non-swimmers... find out more

Equipped with wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets this is a more ‘adventurous’ version of Gorge Walking.  Fight your way upstream against the flow, clambering up small waterfalls, swimming through calmer sections and jumping into deep pools. When you reach the top just turn round and float or slide back down to the start.

This is a really thrilling sport and you’ll have an amazing time. There is full instructor supervision at all times and believe me they will be having a great time too...find out more

TreeZone is an exhilarating, nature-based outdoor activity experience.

Lasting for 1.5 to 2 hours, this exciting adventure playground is suspended from wires high up in the pine forests of Rothiemurchus with balance beams, Tarzan swings and a monster zip-wire ride. You'll face 35 different challenges on your journey through the forest canopy.

TreeZone consistes of two courses:

The 'Tree Creeper' course is up to 6 metres [20 feet] off the ground and involves 12 different fun crossings.

The 'Buzzard' course ranges from 6 to 12 metres [20 to 40 feet] off the ground and offers 23 testing challenges.  Find out more