| The River Spey forms the western boundary of Rothiemurchus,
and its tributaries carve their way from the very heart of the mountains
through the forest as it flows towards the sea.
The Spey is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special
Area of Conservation. It harbours internationally important populations
of Atlantic Salmon and otter among other creatures; it is therefore
both nationally and internationally significant. Its waters sustain
life, social and economic well being, and evoke images of the clean
and healthy environment.
In days gone by the River Spey served as the primary means of transporting
many tonnes of pine logs. They travelled from Rothiemurchus and
Glenmore to the sea at Garmouth and then to southern markets. Today
it is often fished, photographed and even flooded, but never forgotten.
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