Experiences at Rothes Glen
Crafted for Connoisseurs, Marksmen, and Golf Aficionados.
Nestled in the picturesque Speyside region, Rothes Glen offers an exclusive escape into the heart of Scotland’s cultural and natural beauty. Begin your journey with curated whisky tastings, sampling rare and exceptional drams from the world-renowned Speyside distilleries. For those seeking adventure, experience the thrill of game shooting on some of Scotland’s most storied estates, where tradition meets excitement.
Golf enthusiasts can test their skills on nearby championship courses, each set against stunning Scottish landscapes. Rothes Glen is more than a retreat - it's a celebration of luxury, tradition, and unforgettable experiences tailored to your desires.
Something For Everyone
Whisky Experiences
Damian Riley-Smith who owns Rothes Glen is the founder and owner of Whisky Magazine and has used his wealth of experience and extensive whisky contacts to ensure all of our many cabinets are stocked with the finest whiskies and spirits in the world. From drams on arrival, complimentary whisky in the bedrooms and around the grounds to exclusive whisky tasting and distillery tours as well as access to closed distilleries and whisky ambassadors there isn’t anything we feel we can’t supply to the whisky enthusiast.
Shooting Experiences
Rothes Glen was built as a shooting lodge (rather a large one at that) and has been enjoyed by many since it was built in 1896. Situated in the heart of Speyside surrounded by large shooting estates our house manager can arrange game shooting and stalking at the finest estates in the area. We have all the facilities you will need from gun cabinets and game larders to heated kennels and clothing.
What's on around Rothes Glen?
Fall in love with the heart of Rothes
Discover the charm of Rothes, Scotland with our interactive map, your ultimate guide to exploring the town's rich history and vibrant attractions. Whether you're interested in historic landmarks like Rothes Castle, scenic points of interest, or prime fishing spots along the River Spey, our map ensures you won't miss a thing. It's designed to help you uncover hidden treasures and plan your perfect visit, whether you're staying for a day or longer.
For whisky enthusiasts, our map is your gateway to Rothes' renowned distilleries, including the famous Glen Grant Distillery. Learn about the tradition of Scotch whisky-making and enjoy tastings of some of the finest malts in Scotland. Tailor your Rothes adventure to your interests and make the most of your time in this picturesque Scottish town with our easy-to-use interactive map.
A Stay to Remember
"Your house and grounds are quite superb, with so many delightfully surprising new rooms and clever touches. You’ve turned the place into a delightful and comfortable, welcoming grand house."
Leonard
Scotland
"We had a delightful two days in your impressive Rothes Glen. Thank you for all your personal involvement and care with the difficult logistics getting us to all activities. Certainly we will spread the word."
Horst
Vietnam
"We were all absolutely blown away by Rothes Glen and will definitely be using you for all our accommodation needs."
Greg
Italy
"Stephen and the rest of the staff were so attentive and made us feel right at home. Despite being warned to not further inflate chef’s ego - the food was spectacular and literally remarkable!"
Olek
United Kingdom
"We simply adored it. The dram on the roof top made it complete."
Hans
The Netherlands
"Family and friends had an amazing time, and the Rothes Glen team were fantastic. So pleased to have this anniversary celebration in a castle and have lovely memories of their weekend."
Kevin White
"The castle is one of the best I’ve visited in Scotland."
Ken
Scotland
“Wow..thats all I can say. An amazing place with amazing staff that compliment the building. They showed nothing but care for us during our stay and were knowledge and attentive.”
Alasdair Duncan
“Rothes Glen is without a doubt one of the most exceptional private castles of this size that I have encountered. Its superb refurbishment has been achieved without compromising the extraordinary period features and detailing - it is truly a quite outstanding property.”
Ruardaigh Ogilvie
"I just wanted to thank you again for a fabulous weekend at Rothes Glen. The castle is absolutely wonderful, the activities were great fun and the food and whiskey, absolutely delicious! We had a fantastic experience and can't thank you all enough for the invitation and everything you did for us."
Katie Gibson
"I would love to relive last weekend all over again and just wanted to say an enormous thankyou to the amazing team at Rothes Glen. From start to finish it was an incredible experience that we loved every minute of and wont forget. The Castle was stunning, activities were immense and the food to die for."
Peter Mitchell
"A quite beautiful place. Perfect luxury retreat or escape. Whisky lovers are in for a unique treat."
Bill Murray