Culture and heritage
Separated by the great bulk of the mountains, different areas of the National Park have their own distinct identity and cultural traditions, but they share a strong connection to the landscape. This is captured by the Gaelic word Dùthchas, meaning the deep-rooted connection between people and nature.
From historic castles to highland games, languages and storytelling to music, art and traditional cultural practices, the Cairngorms has a rich heritage dating back thousands of years. In more recent times, two community-led projects - Badenoch: The Storylands and the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Landscape Partnership - have helped shine a light on areas of the National Park sometimes overlooked in comparison to their more well-known neighbours.
The Park Authority and its partners are taking forward a range of activities to celebrate culture and heritage within the National Park, some of which are summarised below.
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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.
Wildfire management
As the climate changes, the risk of wildfires is ever more present in our daily lives and in a National Park, a wildfire has the potential to be devastating.
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The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow affecting areas of the National Park from 2 January to 3 January.
Please take extra care when out and about, plan ahead and stay safe.
For more information and all the latest on the weather warning visit the Met Office website.