Colin Simpson, Head of Visitor Services and Active Travel
A graduate of Aberdeen University, Colin joined the Park Authority from Highland Council in 2022. Prior to this, Colin had spent 17 years in the tourist board network in the Highlands, working in roles across tourism marketing, infrastructure and outdoor activities.
In the Park Authority Colin leads on work across welcoming visitors, including infrastructure, and oversees ranger and volunteer activity. He also chairs the Managing for Visitors group, bringing together public and private partner organisations to work collaboratively to welcome the 2 million people who visit the National Park annually, responding to emerging issues and trends. Colin also oversees the Park Authority's access and infrastructure investment and the active travel work being undertaken as part of the Cairngorms 2030 project.
Get in touch
To contact a member of the Park Authority's staff, email [email protected] or call 01479 873 535. All correspondence addressed to individual staff or board members will then be passed to them directly.
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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.
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.