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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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.
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