Visiting
Plan your visit
Whether you are looking for a solo escape, fun for the whole family or just a break from the everyday, the Cairngorms National Park has it all.
Travel and getting around
Plan your visit to the Cairngorms National Park by train, bus, car or bike
Paths and trails
Discover local paths and trails around the National Park’s communities and explore the countryside with these easily accessible routes.
Things to do
The Cairngorms National Park has plenty to inspire adventures for visitors and residents.
Need to know
Everything you need to know on how you can help to take care of the National Park on your visit.
Travel grant scheme
Our travel grant scheme supports schools and voluntary groups making educational and health and wellbeing visits to and within the Cairngorms National Park.
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.