What we do
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Cairngorms 2030
Read more about the transformational programme putting the power to tackle the climate and nature crises in the hands of people who live, work and visit the National Park.
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Culture and heritage
From historic castles and Gaelic and Scots folklore to the natural environment itself, the Cairngorms National Park is steeped in rich culture and heritage which deserves to be cared for and celebrated.
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Communities and business
Communities are at the heart of everything we do at the National Park. Find out more about our work to empower residents, workers and businesses to help deliver an economy where people and nature thrive together.
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Education, skills and training
We’re working closely with partners to ensure the Cairngorms National Park continues to be a vibrant place to live, work and visit, offering a range of opportunities for residents of this special place.
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Farming and land management
Most of the land in the National Park is privately owned. The Park Authority has strong working relationships with landowners and our aim is to help everyone work together to achieve the best results for the National Park as a whole.
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Health, wellbeing and equalities
The National Park's pioneering green health initiatives aim to improve mental and physical wellbeing through nature and the outdoors, complementing wider work to tackle inequalities for residents and visitors.
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Nature and climate change
The Cairngorms is home to a quarter of the UK's rare and endangered species. We aim to be a rural exemplar in tackling the climate and nature crises, with ambitious projects ranging from species protection and carbon neutral farming to community wealth building and education.
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Planning and development
Learn more about the Cairngorms National Park Authority planning system, including planning applications, the Local Development Plan and the service’s wider aims and responsibilities.
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Transport and active travel
Increasing cycle and active travel provision and improving sustainable and public transport across the National Park will help reduce carbon emissions, protect our natural heritage and boost health and wellbeing.
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Visitors and outdoor access
People have been visiting the Cairngorms for centuries to appreciate the outstanding landscapes and wildlife and experience the huge range of activities.
Relevant alerts
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As a result of ongoing efforts to tackle wildfires to the north of the Cairngorms National Park, several roads are currently closed. Scottish Fire and Rescue are in attendance and the public are advised to avoid the area, including footpaths. Road users are asked not to ignore road closed signs.
The affected roads are:
- B9007 Ferness to Duthil
- U2379 Lochindorb Road
- B939 Ferness to Grantown-on-Spey
- U2347 Braes of Castle Grant
For all the latest information check out the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland website and social media.