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Firefighters from Scottish Fire and Rescue, estate workers and others are currently working to extinguish wildfires near Carrbridge and Dava. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. If you live nearby, please close your windows and doors to avoid smoke in the vicinity.
Several roads in the Carrbridge, Dava, Grantown-on-Spey and Knockando areas remain closed. The B9007 is closed from the junction at Duthil to Ferness. The A939 is closed from Grantown-on-Spey to Ferness and the A940 is closed at Dava. The B9102 is closed from Grantown-on-Spey to Upper Knockando and Dallas. The snowgates at Carrbridge are 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.
For all the latest information check out the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland website and social media.
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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
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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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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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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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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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