Rowan Tree Country Inn Restaurant
The Rowan Tree Country Hotel Restaurant
A family restaurant in an 18th-century coaching inn on the shores of Loch Alvie, serving homely and refined dishes made with Scottish produce.
Located on Loch Alvie about 5 km south of Aviemore, this restaurant occupies a converted 18th-century coaching inn and is run by the Cassidy family. Both guests and non-guests can dine here. The kitchen cooks mostly with Scottish ingredients, with highlights including pan-seared Shetland scallops, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, pan-fried salmon and crispy fried haddock. The breakfast porridge, served with double cream and Drambuie, is especially famous. Inside you'll find a fireplace and exposed timber beams, creating a cosy atmosphere. Rated 4.7 on TripAdvisor. Book ahead for dinner. Expect to spend about £30–45 per person; you'll need a car or taxi to get here.
Opening hours
Breakfast 8:00–9:30; lunch and dinner 12:00–20:30 (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
- Loch an Eilein
- Aviemore & Cairngorms National Park
- Rothiemurchus Estate
- Strathspey Railway
- Uath Lochans
- Highland Wildlife Park
- Landmark Forest Adventure Park