In an emergency
The Cairngorms is a spectacular landscape, but it’s also a treacherous one at times, with challenging terrain and unpredictable weather.
If you get into difficulty while in the countryside whether in the mountains, or on the water and need help or medical assistance, call 999 and follow these steps:
- Ask for the service you need (police, ambulance, mountain rescue or fire service)
- Have essential information to hand ready to tell them including:
- The location of the incident (six-figure grid reference or What3Words)
- Information about the casualties including the number and details on their injuries / illness
- Your contact number and any other mobile numbers in the group
The emergency services will assess the information, advise you what to do and send help, which may include the mountain rescue and other medical support.
If it is not an emergency, but you are looking to report something you can call the police on 101.
Alert
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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.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the 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.