Laggan
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Laggan lies at the River Spey's upper reaches in the Badenoch region of the Cairngorms National Park. Translating to ‘little hollow’ in Gaelic, the village is tucked between the Monadhliath and Grampian mountain ranges.
Laggan’s profile was raised dramatically in the early 2000s when it assumed its on-screen alter ego of Glenbogle, the fictional village in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen. The real location nowadays has a post office, medical practice, primary school, church, and café and gallery.
While small, Laggan has a mighty history. The village sits on General Wade’s Military Road, several of which were built by the government in the 18th century to control unrest in the Highlands. The route through Laggan, which historically linked Kingussie to Loch Ness and Fort Augustus, leads to the Corrieyairack Pass. This famously steep path over the Monadhliath mountains now poses a popular challenge for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Also nearby is the Pictish hill fort of Dùn dà Làmh, which sits on a hilltop overlooking panoramic mountain views, the rivers Spey and Mashie, and Laggan Wolftrax, a mountain bike centre that also invites walkers to enjoy its footpaths. Both budding and seasoned bikers travel to the area to enjoy Laggan’s rocky, flowing trails. From here, Strathmashie community forest offers even more choices for scenic walking and horse riding routes, such as Blackwood Walk (3.5 hours) and Druim An Aird (1.5 hours).
Laggan lies at the River Spey's upper reaches in the Badenoch region of the Cairngorms National Park. Translating to ‘little hollow’ in Gaelic, the village is tucked between the Monadhliath and Grampian mountain ranges.
Laggan’s profile was raised dramatically in the early 2000s when it assumed its on-screen alter ego of Glenbogle, the fictional village in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen. The real location nowadays has a post office, medical practice, primary school, church, and café and gallery.
While small, Laggan has a mighty history. The village sits on General Wade’s Military Road, several of which were built by the government in the 18th century to control unrest in the Highlands. The route through Laggan, which historically linked Kingussie to Loch Ness and Fort Augustus, leads to the Corrieyairack Pass. This famously steep path over the Monadhliath mountains now poses a popular challenge for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Also nearby is the Pictish hill fort of Dùn dà Làmh, which sits on a hilltop overlooking panoramic mountain views, the rivers Spey and Mashie, and Laggan Wolftrax, a mountain bike centre that also invites walkers to enjoy its footpaths. Both budding and seasoned bikers travel to the area to enjoy Laggan’s rocky, flowing trails. From here, Strathmashie community forest offers even more choices for scenic walking and horse riding routes, such as Blackwood Walk (3.5 hours) and Druim An Aird (1.5 hours).
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting parts of the National Park from Wednesday 13 August until Tuesday 19 August. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue.
- 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.
