Cairngorms National Park

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The Cairngorms is the UK’s largest national park at 4,528 sq km (6% of Scotland’s land mass) and is home to one quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Around 18,000 people live in the National Park across the areas of Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray, Perth and Kinross, with two million visitors enjoying this special place every year. We encourage everyone who loves the Cairngorms N

ational Park to engage with our content. To maintain a welcoming environment across our social media feeds, we may hide or delete comments that are abusive, misleading or spam, or review an account’s access to this page if repeated comments of this kind are posted. Examples of comments that might be removed:

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Funding opportunity for young people! 💰Are you 16-30 and live in the National Park? You can apply for up to £500 in fund...
24/08/2026

Funding opportunity for young people! 💰

Are you 16-30 and live in the National Park? You can apply for up to £500 in funding from the Cairngorms Youth Local Action Group Fund to support your project!

From videography equipment to mountain leader qualifications, the fund has previously given grants to a range of activities. Follow the link in our comments for more information and to apply ⬇️

‼️ Applications close 27 September

Monty did richt weel at his first Lonach Gatherin ❤️We speirt Derek Gray, his owner a trainer, foo he got him ready for ...
23/08/2026

Monty did richt weel at his first Lonach Gatherin ❤️

We speirt Derek Gray, his owner a trainer, foo he got him ready for e muckle day.

Ye can read aa aboot it in oor Doric interview (an in English, if oniebody struggles wi the mither tongue!) ⬇️

Lonach Highland Gathering & Games White Feather Carts & Carriages

📷 Charlotte Milburn

Looking to get creative this autumn? 🎨The Cairngorms Creative Collective, a group of local artists and designers, are ho...
21/08/2026

Looking to get creative this autumn? 🎨

The Cairngorms Creative Collective, a group of local artists and designers, are hosting a series of free creative workshops celebrating and sharing the communities, nature and heritage of the National Park.

From Gaelic dance to carving pots, leather working to nature writing – there is something for everyone.

Check out all the different free events and book your place at the link in the comments ⬇️

📷 Naomi Mcintosh

Reflections on something new 💜Earlier this year, we launched the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel – recruiting a g...
20/08/2026

Reflections on something new 💜

Earlier this year, we launched the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel – recruiting a group of people who live in and love the National Park to design a £1 million fund for the communities, nature and climate of the Cairngorms.

We’re currently putting the panel’s thoughts into action, with the fund launching very soon, so we’re reflecting on what this process has been like and what we’ve learned. Read more here through the link in our comments ⬇️

Cairngorms 2030 is made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, with thanks to National Lottery players.

19/08/2026

What does it take to train a horse for Lonach? 🐎

For over 100 years, a horse and cart have followed the Lonach Highlanders through Strathdon at the Lonach Highland Gathering & Games.

In a tradition passed down from father to son, Derek Gray is the owner of the Lonach horse. Following the very sad passing of Socks, this year Derek has been training up a new horse – Monty. We caught up with him to find out what it takes to make a horse Lonach ready.

We’ll be at the Lonach Gathering on Saturday 22 August– stop by for a blether if you see us! 👋

18/08/2026

We've all been very concerned about the wildfire’s impact on nature in Glenmore and Abernethy.

Last week we spoke to Sarah, Head of Conservation, who has been out on the ground as a spotter for our thermal drone team, and has seen first-hand how the wildfire has impacted the landscape.

While firefighting operations have now ceased in Glenmore and Abernethy, partner teams and volunteers on the ground continue to deal with hotspots and there are still areas with fallen trees and unstable ground. Please follow all on site signage and guidance from rangers, and do not attempt to access the affected areas.

Get involved in peatland restoration 🌿Volunteer at the 'Peatland Laboratory', our peatland restoration testing site! Lea...
18/08/2026

Get involved in peatland restoration 🌿

Volunteer at the 'Peatland Laboratory', our peatland restoration testing site! Learn all about peatland restoration, get stuck-in trialling hand labour techniques, and help monitor the site’s progress.

Follow the link in our comments for more information and to sign up ⬇️

This volunteering activity is made possible through Cairngorms Peatland ACTION, and is also part of the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s Cairngorms 2030 programme, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Cultural Heritage Fund is back! 🧵The fund supported 11 projects earlier this year all about the identity and cultura...
17/08/2026

The Cultural Heritage Fund is back! 🧵

The fund supported 11 projects earlier this year all about the identity and cultural heritage of the National Park – from the creation of digital archives in Braemar and Glenmore to a project building traditional boats in Kingussie.

Do you have a heritage project that could benefit from this fund? Express your interest by Thursday 3 September at the link in our comments ⬇️

📸 Grantown Museum

14/08/2026

The Feshie in all its glory ❤️

📹 Pearl & Dean

Join our Equality Advisory Panel 🌿We want the Cairngorms to be a Park for All, and a place where everyone is and feels s...
12/08/2026

Join our Equality Advisory Panel 🌿

We want the Cairngorms to be a Park for All, and a place where everyone is and feels safe, welcome and able to thrive. Our Equality Advisory Panel help us to achieve this, and we are looking for new members!

Think you could be the right person for this voluntary role? Follow the link in our comments for more information and to apply ⬇️

Applications close Sunday 23 August.

📸 Rachel Connolly

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