Cairngorms Agricultural Advisory Group
The Cairngorms Agricultural Advisory Group (CAAG) was established in early 2024 to represent the interests and views of farmers, crofters, organisations and groups working in agriculture in the Cairngorms National Park.
Meetings are planned to be held two to three times a year, depending on the level of business to discuss, and are chaired by a Cairngorms National Park Authority board member with the Park Authority providing secretariat support.
The group’s main functions are:
- To act as a line of communication between the Park Authority and agricultural businesses.
- To provide advice and guidance to the Park Authority on agricultural issues and how these can be managed in the best interests of all concerned.
- To support and collaborate on projects associated with the delivery of the National Park Partnership Plan around agricultural interests.
- To share examples of good practice and improve knowledge transfer, innovation and skills within the sector.
Membership of the Cairngorms Agricultural Advisory Group is drawn from the following relevant agencies, farming and crofting representatives, local farming groups and agricultural agents who have a keen interest in agricultural issues across the area:
- Cairngorms Crofters and Farmers Community Ltd
- Crown Estate Scotland Tenants’ Association
- Individual farmers and crofters from across the National Park
- National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS)
- Pasture for Life
- Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)
- Scottish Agricultural College
- Scottish Crofting Federation
More information
For more information please contact [email protected]
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.