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.
Situated right in the heart of the Scottish highlands, the UK’s largest National Park has a spectacular combination of wilderness, heritage, adventure and peace. Throughout the seasons there are events and ceilidhs, activity providers aplenty, local food and drinks galore, and landscapes that have inspired creativity for many centuries. Whether you’re drawn to dark skies and a bit of winter magic, loch side views surrounded by autumn colours, or spring time adventures, it’s easy to see why people who visit the Cairngorms come back time and time again.
This National Park is known and revered for its natural and environmental credentials, and so it makes sense that the love of this place must go hand in hand with action to protect and take care of the nature and wildlife that depends on it.
The Cairngorms welcomes around 2 million people a year, so the positive impact that visitors can have should not be underestimated. From small actions like litter picking, packing reusable picnic tubs and shopping locally, to cutting the carbon and taking the train, planning ahead provides the opportunity to put sustainability at the core of your trip, ensuring that future generations can benefit from all the National Park has to offer for many years to come.
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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.