On Thursday 20 April 17, we gathered to witness the opening of 'The Royal British Legion Suite' by Col (Ret) Mark Bibbey RM, the CEO of Poppy Scotland. A number of other personalities were in attendence from other charitable organisations, including Help for Heroes and Veterans First Point. We also had the chance to see an RAF Tyhoon fly past at close quarters.
The Garage in Aviemore will close from 2nd April till mid- to late August. The nearest fuel garage is at Newtonmore or Carrbridge.
It is never too late to take advantage of the offers we extend on the Defence Discount Service and the Rewards for Forces sites. Through these sites discounts can be gained for both large and small bookings throughout the year.
Now that the skiing season in the Cairngorms is fully under way, why not take advantage of the lodge's accommodation?
Check for the latest skiing forecast.
'All accommodations subject to availability'
The replacement bridge seem to be getting installed in quick time.
You can follow the progress on twitter @RothieLodge
Over the coming months visitors should be aware that there will be an increase the the track usage up to the lodge. This will be mainly due to the tree felling that will start early November.
Users are reminded that there is a 15mph speed limit when using the track, this is not only for the users safety, but to ensure that the track is kept in the best condition it can be.
Just a quick reminder that the bridge will be closed as of Monday 31 October for one week.
Starting around the second week of November, the Forestry Commission will start to harvest and manage the forestry around the track leading up to the lodge. This work will continue for a number of months and visitors are to be aware that there will be an increase in traffic on the track, including heavy goods vehicles.
Extra care should be taken when navigating your way up to the lodge; look out for an increase of road/track users in vehicles or on foot.
As winter draws in, please also pay attention to the changing conditions and take the appropriate precautions.
The 'Bailey Bridge', which was laid down in 1965, is finally to be replaced, starting on 31 Oct 16. The work will go on for one week.
During this period access to the lodge will be unavailable.
The bridge is being replaced because the Scottish Forestry Commission need a bridge with a higher weight classification to be in place before they start to fell and recover timber from the surrounding area.
Visitors to the lodge need to be aware that once forestry work starts, there will be an increase in traffic along the track leading to the lodge. Drivers should take extra care and strictly adhere to the posted speed limits.