CLOAF_Paper2_ManagingforVisitors

This document contains a summary of partnership work in the Cairngorms National Park during the summer of 2021, aimed at encouraging visitors to have a safe and enjoyable experience. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and Cairngorms Business Partnership (CBP) set up visitor working groups and hosted meetings to engage with local groups, while also attending Scottish Government National Groups. Live plans for key rural areas were developed, and the #CairngormsTogether messaging was promoted to encourage responsible behaviour. The CNPA and CBP websites covered key information for visitors, and videos promoting safe visits were developed. The CNPA also addressed issues like littering through the Tread Lightly in Cairngorms campaign and provided funding for community litter picks. The CNPA continued to employ seasonal rangers and fund ranger training, with additional rangers employed by other organisations and the Family of Cairngorms Rangers communicating via mobile phone groups. Capital funding was allocated to visitor infrastructure projects, and the CNPA secured funding for additional projects in the coming years. While key rural hotspots were busy, visitor behaviour was generally better than anticipated, and actions were taken to manage parking and patrol key areas.