Active communities consultation
Making getting around the National Park easier, safer and greener
A core part of our Cairngorms 2030 programme is to make getting around the Cairngorms National Park easier, safer and greener. By improving foot and cycle paths, public spaces and other travel infrastructure, our aim is for it to be more enjoyable for everyone to walk, cycle or get around using a wheelchair. This will bring benefits for people's mental and physical health, and it will also help cut carbon emissions by reducing the number of short journeys made by car.
Over the past few years we've heard from communities across the National Park about their priorities for this area of work. The project is now progressing through the design and construction stages, from changing pavements and crossings to developing new and improved paths connecting our towns and villages.
Help shape the plans for your local area
We will share our plans as they develop on this page for you to view and comment on. We will also be arranging a series of drop-in events in the locations where work is proposed, giving you a chance to view the proposals up close, ask questions of the team involved and share your views. Please check back regularly as this page will be updated often over the coming months.
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Partnership plan objectives
- A1. Net zero
- B7. Community-led planning and development
- B9. Mental and physical health
- B10. A Park for All
- C4. Villages and town centres
- C5. Visitors to the National Park
- C6. A sustainable destination
- C7. Transport to and around the Park
- C8. Accessible path and cycle network
- C9. High-quality visitor experience
- C10. Cultural heritage
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Partners
Closed consultations
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Consultation
Improving how we travel in Aviemore
Have your say on proposals and designs for a safer, more accessible link between Aviemore town centre and Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital. The project aims to create a walking, cycling, wheelchair and buggy-friendly route for all ages and abilities.
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Consultation
Help shape safer travel around Boat of Garten
Have your say on new crossings, pavement improvements and better signage in Boat of Garten.
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Date
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Partnership plan objectives
- A1. Net zero
- B7. Community-led planning and development
- B9. Mental and physical health
- B10. A Park for All
- C4. Villages and town centres
- C5. Visitors to the National Park
- C6. A sustainable destination
- C7. Transport to and around the Park
- C8. Accessible path and cycle network
- C9. High-quality visitor experience
- C10. Cultural heritage
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Partners
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.
