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
Nature in 2020 by Calan Daniels Cairngorms Nature Young Ambassador
9th October 2020
Lockdown was tough for most people but for nature it was the complete opposite. The lack of…
Cairngorms Nature project a first for the UK
29th September 2020
An exciting and ambitious project to find out how nature is doing in the National Park is about…
What's in a name?
Literary Landscapes
12th February 2020
Place names can tell us the history of particular areas: the way that people used to live and work; the ecology of a place; culture of songs, stories, poetry. We have a new resource that helps us to discover more about the place names in Scotland's National Parks.
Find out more hereNature from your Home
14th April 2020
Immerse yourself in nature, benefit from its relaxing, healing and escapism powers without having to step outside of your home.
Cairngorms Nature brings wildlife into your homes with sounds, fun facts, amazing species, stories & activities for all to get involved in.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.
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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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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