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Rothiemurchus Forest

Rothiemurchus Forest

Rothiemurchus Forest is a remnant of the Caledonian Forest at grid referenceNH9209 near Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is in the Highland region.

The forest is popular for recreation and contains important independent wildlife, including the osprey, Scottish crossbill, capercaillie, crested tit and European wildcat.

Stretching from the River Spey to the high mountain plateau, Rothiemurchus sits within the Cairngorms National Park.