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There is a very high risk of wildfire from Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June.

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Bringing you news and stories about how the Park Authority, and over 100 partners, are working together to protect and enhance this special place.

Relevant alerts

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.