Cairngorms National Park

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The Cairngorms is the UK’s largest national park at 4,528 sq km (6% of Scotland’s land mass) and is home to one quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Around 18,000 people live in the National Park across the areas of Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray, Perth and Kinross, with two million visitors enjoying this special place every year. We encourage everyone who loves the Cairngorms N

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Stay safe while keeping cool 🌊It’s good to cool off during hot weather, but it’s important to stay safe while doing so. ...
24/06/2026

Stay safe while keeping cool 🌊

It’s good to cool off during hot weather, but it’s important to stay safe while doing so. If you’re planning on going for a dip, keep the below in mind ⬇️

- Be aware of changing depth in lochs – this can happen suddenly and close to shore
- Water can be very cold even during hot weather, so enter slowly to let your body adjust to the temperature
- Don’t jump or dive into water – there might be hazards below the surface that you can’t see from shore

Check out ‘Float to Live’ by the RNLI for advice on what to do if you do get into trouble ➡️ https://rnli.org/safety/float

📸 James Stevens

Sunshine 🤝 looking for bugsWe’re home to lots of rare insects in the National Park – but there are lots of common specie...
23/06/2026

Sunshine 🤝 looking for bugs

We’re home to lots of rare insects in the National Park – but there are lots of common species to admire too! If you’re out enjoying the sun this week slow down and see how many you can spot, from damselflies to bees and more 🐝

Tell us your favourite in the comments below ⬇️

📸 Louise Took, Brenna Jessie, Alice Fogg

22/06/2026

What do teaspoons, tractors and wedding dresses have in common? 🤔

The Highland Folk Museum, of course!

Badenoch Shinty Memories Group recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes visit to the museum’s collections. Hear all about it from Helen, curator at the Highland Folk Museum, and Rachel, secretary at Badenoch Shinty Memories Group.

The Group are co-hosting a new exhibition this week – Badenoch Shinty Heritage. Don’t miss out! ⬇️

📍 Iona Art Gallery, Kingussie
📆 Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 June
🕰️ 10am - 4pm

Today is grian-stad an t-samhraidh – the summer solstice ☀️Marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemispher...
21/06/2026

Today is grian-stad an t-samhraidh – the summer solstice ☀️

Marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice has been a sacred time for people in Scotland over the centuries after the dark, short days of winter.

If you’re celebrating the solstice (have fun!), remember that campfires and barbecues are banned in the National Park under the fire byelaw – check out the comments below for more information ⬇️

📷 Mark Hamblin

17/06/2026

Big news – baby beavers in the National Park! 🦫

For the third year in a row, beaver kits have been born in the Cairngorms National Park. At least four kits have been spotted emerging from their lodges by our teams and volunteers who have been monitoring over recent weeks. We’ll continue to look out for more!

For nearly ten years we’ve been working closely with partners, land managers and communities to establish a sustainable population of beavers in the area, after an absence of more than 400 years. As renowned hard workers, their activity brings with it a host of benefits for other wildlife and species, and the ecosystem as a whole, so the latest development is good news for nature in the National Park.

A spotlight on volunteers 💡It was recently Volunteers’ Week, and to celebrate we worked with hosts Royal Zoological Soci...
16/06/2026

A spotlight on volunteers 💡

It was recently Volunteers’ Week, and to celebrate we worked with hosts Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and RSPB to hold the Cairngorms Environmental Volunteers’ Festival. Volunteers and organisations from across the National Park came together at the Highland Wildlife Park to learn, share experiences and strengthen connections.

This event was part funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Cairngorms 2030 programme, with thanks to National Lottery players.

📷 RZSS

Under 30 and looking to do something new this summer? 🌳We’ve got just the thing! Join an under 30s volunteer day to meet...
14/06/2026

Under 30 and looking to do something new this summer? 🌳

We’ve got just the thing! Join an under 30s volunteer day to meet other young people in the National Park and learn new skills in nature, conservation and land management.

📆 27 June, 10.30am – 3pm, Glen Tanar
📆 29 August, 10.30am – 3pm, Killiecrankie

Spaces are limited, so make sure you don’t miss out! Head to the link in our comments for more information and to sign up ⬇️

📷 Anna Fleming

The drama of the hills ❤️Do you recognise any of these peaks? Drop their names in the comments below ⬇️📷 Mark Hamblin
13/06/2026

The drama of the hills ❤️

Do you recognise any of these peaks? Drop their names in the comments below ⬇️

📷 Mark Hamblin

Do rivers float your boat? Well, do we have the job for you! 👀 We are looking for a Conservation Officer who will focus ...
11/06/2026

Do rivers float your boat? Well, do we have the job for you! 👀

We are looking for a Conservation Officer who will focus on delivering freshwater restoration projects across the National Park, working with partners to improve rivers and catchments. The role includes:

🦗 Leading and managing biodiversity projects
🤝 Working in partnership to design and deliver innovative initiatives to advance conservation
🗺️ Surveys, mapping and GIS
❤️ Working with local communities to build strong relationships, encouraging participation in nature, volunteering and citizen science initiatives

Closing date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 📣

Apply at the link in our comments ⬇️

Know someone perfect for the job? Share this post with them!

📷 Rupert Shanks

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