Cairn residents' magazine

This document contains the Spring 2025 edition of Cairn magazine, which is for residents of the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights different projects and initiatives in the park, including the launch of a deer larder project to provide food for local food banks, the creation of outdoor dementia resource centers, and the Cairngorms Trust's "Park For All" fund which aims to increase access to the outdoors for ethnic minority communities. The magazine also shares the results of a resident survey, provides updates on nature conservation efforts, and encourages responsible outdoor activities like keeping dogs on leads during bird nesting season. Contact information for local councils, business support, and other relevant organizations is provided for anyone with questions about the National Park.

This document contains the winter 2024 edition of Cairn magazine, which focuses on the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights community engagement in shaping the park's future through surveys and consultations on topics like fire byelaws and development plans. The magazine also covers initiatives such as the Cairngorms 2030 program, which aims to make the park the UK's first net-zero national park, and projects related to climate adaptation, nature conservation, and deer management. Additionally, it features stories about local residents and organizations involved in various projects, including the SPIN Project, which promotes affordable biking, and the reopening of Braemar Castle.

This document contains a summary of the summer 2024 edition of "Cairn," the magazine for residents of the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights key activities and initiatives in the park, including peatland restoration, nature-friendly farming, mussel relocation, and a new beaver trail at Rothiemurchus. The magazine also focuses on community involvement, such as affordable housing projects, community-led initiatives, dementia activity programs, and nature prescriptions available through local GPs. A careers fair called "Your Future Here" is announced to explore rural career opportunities for young people, and volunteer rangers play a vital role in visitor engagement and conservation efforts. The publication also covers planning, development and other park wide information.

This document contains the spring 2024 edition of Cairn, the magazine of the Cairngorms National Park. It covers various topics, including the Cairngorms 2030 program which aims to make the park the UK's first net zero national park, and an award of £10.7 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund is a part of this initiative. The magazine also highlights the return of beavers to the Cairngorms, a consultation on fire management in the park, a new whisky distillery, and the recognition of the park for sustainable tourism. It also touches on local community initiatives and business support, and provides contact information for various services within the National Park.

This document contains the winter 2023 edition of "Cairn," the magazine of the Cairngorms National Park, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The magazine highlights breeding successes for birds of prey and the potential return of beavers to the upper River Spey catchment. It also includes articles on community events, such as the Lonach Highland Games, and initiatives focused on affordable housing, active travel, and youth engagement in climate action. Finally, the magazine looks to the future with updates on the Cairngorms 2030 programme and rural skills training.

This document contains the summer 2023 edition of "Cairn," the magazine of the Cairngorms National Park. The magazine welcomes visitors to the park and provides contact information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority, local councils, and other organisations that can help with questions about the park. It highlights articles on topics such as wildcat releases, sustainable farming, access for all, new cycling routes, community engagement, and the work of Park Authority rangers. The magazine also covers issues like wildfire prevention and broadband access, plus it introduces new board members and celebrates the Cairngorms Nature Festival.

This document contains the spring 2023 edition of Cairn magazine, which focuses on the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights the work of the park's rangers, affordable housing initiatives, the reintroduction of beavers, and the Cairngorms Nature Festival. It also touches on community projects, path improvements, climate action by young people, and the return of the Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway. The magazine aims to keep residents and visitors informed about the park's conservation efforts, community developments, and recreational opportunities, with an emphasis on responsible tourism and environmental sustainability.

This document contains the autumn to winter 2022 edition of Cairn, the magazine for the Cairngorms National Park. It covers a range of topics including the upcoming elections for the Cairngorms National Park Authority board, highlighting the chance for residents to shape the future of the park, and also provides information on how to get involved. The magazine features community news like affordable housing initiatives, and a nature spotlight on wildcat breeding success. There are articles on local projects such as improvements to the Speyside Way, a new arts residency, a lighting project illuminating national parks, and efforts to bring beavers back to the Cairngorms. It also touches on conservation efforts for the critically endangered capercaillie and pine hoverflies, plus peatland restoration work. Additionally, it showcases the Heritage Horizons: Cairngorms 2030 program, and features an interview with Gillian Councill about the Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre.