Communities and business
The words 'national park' may bring to mind a largely uninhabited landscape, full of spectacular vistas and countless endangered species. Whilst the Cairngorms National Park can lay claim to both of these, it's very much a living and working landscape, too.
From the historic village of Blair Atholl in the south to the planned settlement of Grantown-on-Spey in the north and the royal surroundings of Ballater out east, the Cairngorms National Park is home to over 20 different communities and 18,000 residents. It also boasts more than 1,000 businesses, mostly small and micro enterprises, all contributing to the unique character of this part of rural Scotland.
The Park Authority and its partners are taking forward a range of activities to support communities and businesses within the National Park, some of which are summarised below.
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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.
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The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning impacting some areas of the Cairngorms National Park today, with the potential for flooding and disruption.
For all of the latest on SEPA’s flood warnings, head to https://beta.sepa.scot/flooding/