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News
Over £9,000 awarded to 10 youth-led projects
Cairngorms YLAG fund recipients revealed and new fund worth £15,000 is now open for applications.
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National Park status inspires visitors to choose the Cairngorms
The findings of the latest Cairngorms Visitor Survey outline a range of trends, including record levels of satisfaction.
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Bringing the Golden Spurtle to the silver screen
The Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships is the star of a new documentary. Director Constantine Costi tells us about his experience of making the film.
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Community spirit on show this summer
Park Authority Convener Sandy Bremner reflects on the successful shows and games that have taken place this summer.
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New report published on gamebird releases
New survey looks at the densities of gamebird releases in the National Park.
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Scotland's biggest open studios event returns to the north east
North East Open Studios returns from 13 to 21 September as Scotland’s largest open studios event by geographic region, featuring more than 300 artists from Montrose to Inverness.
At 4,528 sq km, the largest national park in the UK
Established by Scottish Parliament in Sep 2003
Home to 25% of the UK's rare and endangered species
Includes nine National Nature Reserves and 55 Munros
Spotlight on Cairngorms 2030
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Woodland expansion
We're increasing the number and diversity of trees across the Cairngorms National Park, creating new woodlands and helping nature to thrive.
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Cycle friendly Cairngorms
This project is improving access to cycling for communities in the Cairngorms National Park, by providing transport choices that support a shift to active travel and reduce carbon emissions through less reliance on private cars.
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Community arts and culture
Bringing together more than 100 creative practitioners living and working in the Cairngorms, from musicians to photographers, this project identifies and develops activities that create a greater connection to our landscapes and foster a sense of place.
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Cairngorms future farming
Our work with farmers to increase biodiversity, lower carbon emissions and ensure profitable and resilient businesses.
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Nature recovery
Find out more about our work with land managers to preserve and enhance the health of their land all whilst protecting traditional employment in the National Park.
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Peatland restoration
Through Cairngorms 2030 we’re restoring damaged peatlands across the National Park, boosting biodiversity in the Cairngorms.
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