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

ational Park to engage with our content. To maintain a welcoming environment across our social media feeds, we may hide or delete comments that are abusive, misleading or spam, or review an account’s access to this page if repeated comments of this kind are posted. Examples of comments that might be removed:

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Blues and hues 🩵 It’s finally September – and we are welcoming in the autumnal months with a celebration of some of the ...
04/09/2026

Blues and hues 🩵

It’s finally September – and we are welcoming in the autumnal months with a celebration of some of the beautiful blues in the Cairngorms National Park.

📷 Vicky Hilton, James Ade, Mark Hamblin / 2020VISION

Helicopters on standby during wildfire warnings 🚁 The Scottish Government has announced that the Scottish Fire and Rescu...
03/09/2026

Helicopters on standby during wildfire warnings 🚁

The Scottish Government has announced that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service can put helicopters on standby when there is a high risk of wildfire. This essential resource can be immediately called upon to support firefighters on the ground.

We welcome this move, which will help safeguard lives, communities and our natural heritage.

Read more at the link in the comments ⬇️

📷 Dave Morris / WildLand Ltd

We are making cycling for everyday journeys easier ✅Through our Cairngorms 2030 programme, we have awarded funding to si...
03/09/2026

We are making cycling for everyday journeys easier ✅

Through our Cairngorms 2030 programme, we have awarded funding to six projects that help local communities shift up a gear and build the skills and confidence to get cycling.

Projects include developing the Grantown Bike Kitchen, expanding a community-led cycle hub at the Glenmore Visitor Centre, installing an e-bike charger in Kingussie and running cycle confidence and bike maintenance courses in Aviemore and Ballater. Plus, a National Park-wide programme to increase access to cycling for all.

Find out more about the fund recipients at the link in the comments ⬇️

Cairngorms 2030 is made possible through funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, with thanks to National Lottery players.

📷 Rachel Keenan

Do you have an idea that could make a difference in your community? 💡The Cairngorms 2030 Communities fund is now live! S...
02/09/2026

Do you have an idea that could make a difference in your community? 💡

The Cairngorms 2030 Communities fund is now live! Small grants of £500 to £5,000 are open for applications.

Check the link in our comments for more information and to apply ⬇️

All elements of this fund - from grant size to eligibility criteria - were designed by a group of people who live in and love the National Park. By communities, for communities.

Cairngorms 2030 is made possible through funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Fancy trying something new? Volunteers are needed to help scythe Tomintoul’s wildflower meadow! Learn a new skill, ident...
01/09/2026

Fancy trying something new?

Volunteers are needed to help scythe Tomintoul’s wildflower meadow! Learn a new skill, identify wildflowers and help maintain a special habitat 🌼

🌾 Join any time from 10am until 3pm on Friday 4 September

For more information and to sign up, head to the link in our comments ⬇️

📸 Louise Took

31/08/2026

The Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund is here – and it’s over to you to decide what applicants are successful 💰

We’re recruiting 11 people from across the National Park to join a forum that will make the decisions on applications to the fund. You don’t have to have any experience of funding before and you’ll be paid for your time.

Learn more and apply to be on the forum at the link in our comments ⬇️

Cairngorms 2030 is made possible through funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Thanks to the hard work of recovery teams in Glenmore and Abernethy, there have been positive changes to affected areas ...
28/08/2026

Thanks to the hard work of recovery teams in Glenmore and Abernethy, there have been positive changes to affected areas closed to the public.

We’ll keep our handy map updated, so make sure to check back in for all the latest information at the link in our comments ⬇️

Partner teams and volunteers on the ground continue to deal with unsafe areas with fallen trees and unstable ground. Please follow all on site signage and guidance from rangers, and do not attempt to access the areas that in the restricted zone.

📸 Aly Price

If you are heading out towards the Linn of Dee, then you’ll see it’s looking a little messy... for good reason 🪏 The Cai...
27/08/2026

If you are heading out towards the Linn of Dee, then you’ll see it’s looking a little messy... for good reason 🪏

The Cairngorms 2030 upper Dee river and floodplain restoration project is in full swing, working to restore natural river and floodplain processes which will increase biodiversity and resilience in our changing climate.

To do this, we're removing the wall of rocks at the edge of the river and the flood bank so the river can flow naturally again and better connect with the floodplain. We're also creating wetlands and adding tree trunks to provide habitats for wildlife. All of this means there is machinery at work and bare earth showing 🐛

You can read more about this project at the link in the comments ⬇️

This river restoration work will benefit both nature and people alike, made possible by our Cairngorms 2030 programme, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, the River Dee Trust, the Dee Catchment Partnership, The James Hutton Institute, Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve NTS, Invercauld Estate, and Mar Estate. Project design by CBEC eco-engineering UK & EuropeLtd constructed by CRC.

📷 Adam Alexander

Funding opportunity for young people! 💰Are you 16-30 and live in the National Park? You can apply for up to £500 in fund...
24/08/2026

Funding opportunity for young people! 💰

Are you 16-30 and live in the National Park? You can apply for up to £500 in funding from the Cairngorms Youth Local Action Group Fund to support your project!

From videography equipment to mountain leader qualifications, the fund has previously given grants to a range of activities. Follow the link in our comments for more information and to apply ⬇️

‼️ Applications close 27 September

Monty did richt weel at his first Lonach Gatherin ❤️We speirt Derek Gray, his owner a trainer, foo he got him ready for ...
23/08/2026

Monty did richt weel at his first Lonach Gatherin ❤️

We speirt Derek Gray, his owner a trainer, foo he got him ready for e muckle day.

Ye can read aa aboot it in oor Doric interview (an in English, if oniebody struggles wi the mither tongue!) ⬇️

Lonach Highland Gathering & Games White Feather Carts & Carriages

📷 Charlotte Milburn

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