Tell us what you think
The Cairngorms National Park is an incredible place steeped in natural and cultural heritage, home to vibrant communities and a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered wildlife.
The people who live, work in and visit the Cairngorms care deeply for its future, and many are actively involved in crafting a National Park where people and nature can thrive together. From large-scale partnerships to grassroots community activism, it is the passion and devotion of people that has given the Cairngorms National Park its reputation.
As a Park Authority, our role is to bring people together to work collaboratively and find solutions to the problems we face, particularly in the face of the nature and climate crises.
All of our work is underpinned by the five year National Park Partnership Plan, which goes through lots of public consultation, but we also regularly go out to the public to ask for views on certain issues and pieces of work, and host events where you can come along and tell us in person.
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
Open consultations
Closed consultations
Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.