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Loch Avon and Beinn Mheadhoin, Glen Avon

Caring for the Park’s Future

The long-term vision is for an outstanding National Park, enjoyed and valued by everyone, where nature and people thrive together

News

Much loved path given a new lease of life

27th September 2019

John Swinney MSP views Beinn a’Ghlo path following extensive repairs. For long enough, travellers on the A9 heading…

‘Ant Boy’ sees New Horizons ahead with national award win

19th September 2019

Cairngorms Nature Ambassador and Young Nature Champion, Xander Johnston, now has a hat trick of titles to his…

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Youth Action Team is launched

Join the Youth Action Team and make a difference to your National Park

7th October 2019

Cairngorms Youth Action is a new project developed by the Cairngorms National Park Authority to help address the issues identified by young people and outlined in the EUROPARC Youth Manifesto.

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Have you thought about volunteering?

9th April 2019

Not only does volunteering help to conserve our beautiful landscape, but it's a great way to keep fit and make friends!

There are loads of opportunities on our Volunteer Cairngorms page

Looking after the park

Cairngorms Nature Action Plan

The Cairngorms Nature Action Plan sets out to safeguard and enhance the rich and varied wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park in the next five years.

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Planning & Building

It is important that any new development is as sustainable as possible with good design that fits the landscapes and heritage of the Park.

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Developing Park Access

The Park offers a network of paths and routes to enable residents and visitors full enjoyment of everything the Park has to offer.

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Land management

The Park's landscape requires positive management to continue to conserve and enhance it's special qualities.

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Working together

Supporting communities

The Park's communities actively help shape the future of the Park through discussion of ideas and experiences.

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Visitor Survey 2019/20

Every five years the CNPA carries out a year-long visitor survey to help understand what motivates people to visit the Cairngorms.

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Park rangers

Countryside Rangers promote the enjoyment, understanding and care of the National Park.

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Education & learning

The unique and inspiring landscapes and wildlife in the Park is the perfect environment for young people to learn about nature.

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