Cairngorms

Aspens were once common in Scotland but have now largely disappeared as a result of deforestation and overgrazing

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New initiative launched to save one of Scotland's endangered native tree species

Snow patch expert Iain Cameron with the Sphinx

Snow patch expert Iain Cameron with the Sphinx

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'A sad day': Cairngorms 'longest lasting' snow patch in the UK melts away

The Braemar Whisky Festival aims to celebrate Scotland’s rich cultural heritage

The Braemar Whisky Festival aims to celebrate Scotland’s rich cultural heritage

New whisky festival based in Scottish national park announced

Studies show that capercaillie birds may miss out on 40 per cent of suitable habitats due to human disturbance

Studies show that capercaillie birds may miss out on 40 per cent of suitable habitats due to human disturbance

Emergency plan launched to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

Scottish wildcats have been the focus of conservative efforts in the Cairngorms

Scottish wildcats have been the focus of conservative efforts in the Cairngorms

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Two Scottish wildcats bred in captivity found dead in national park after release

Midge season in Scotland runs between May and October

Midge season in Scotland runs between May and October

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When is midge season in Scotland? All you need to know to avoid them

Police Scotland have established there were several people camping in the area

Police Scotland have established there were several people camping in the area

Appeal for information after woman found with head injury in Aviemore

A beaver kit has been born in the Cairngorms for the first time in 400 years

A beaver kit has been born in the Cairngorms for the first time in 400 years

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Baby beavers born wild in Cairngorms for first time in 400 years

The initiative aims to restore degraded land so that it can lock in greenhouse gases and absorb them from the atmosphere

The initiative aims to restore degraded land so that it can lock in greenhouse gases and absorb them from the atmosphere

Scotland's national parks become 'first in world' to join UN-backed initiative

Generic shot of the Cairngorms National Park

Generic shot of the Cairngorms National Park

Scottish Government

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Plans for holiday cabin complex in Scottish national park rejected by government

There are concerns that plans for a phone mast in the Cairngorms National Park could harm Scotland's fragile capercaillie population

There are concerns that plans for a phone mast in the Cairngorms National Park could harm Scotland's fragile capercaillie population

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Phone mast plans for Lochan Uaine spark fears for capercaillie population

A public consultation ran for 10-weeks and received 1664 responses from residents, businesses, land managers and visitors

A public consultation ran for 10-weeks and received 1664 responses from residents, businesses, land managers and visitors

Scottish national park to clamp down on campfires amid fears of wildfires

Two wildcats have given birth in a 'major milestone'

Two wildcats have given birth in a 'major milestone'

Critically endangered wildcat kittens born in wild in conservation boost

Cairngorm Mountain was covered in light snow fall and hail following a particularly cold start to June

Cairngorm Mountain was covered in light snow fall and hail following a particularly cold start to June

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Why has June been so cold and will it get warmer?

Cairngorm Mountain has been covered in light snow fall and hail following a particularly cold start to June which is uncommon for this time of year

Cairngorm Mountain has been covered in light snow fall and hail following a particularly cold start to June which is uncommon for this time of year

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Scottish mountain unexpectedly covered in snow as cold weather set to continue

It is believed the avalanche was triggered by the winter skills group after snow accumulated on the slope

It is believed the avalanche was triggered by the winter skills group after snow accumulated on the slope

Four people swept up in ‘human triggered’ avalanche in Cairngorms

One of the carriages of the Cairngorm funicular railway

One of the carriages of the Cairngorm funicular railway

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Campaigners frozen out from information on funicular over ‘risk of terrorist attack’

It was named by The Guardian as the perfect setting for a “relaxing creative break”

It was named by The Guardian as the perfect setting for a “relaxing creative break”

Old timber bothy in Cairngorms transformed into stunning cabin for two

Burgess writes that the Scottish Greens want to build a national park network similar to those seen in other countries across the world

Burgess writes that the Scottish Greens want to build a national park network similar to those seen in other countries across the world

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Ariane Burgess: The more national parks we have, the better off we will be

When wild swimming, it is important to be mindful of the temperature, go with a partner and do

When wild swimming, it is important to be mindful of the temperature, go with a partner and do

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Four areas drop bids to become Scotland's next national park

Skiers and snow boarders on the M2 run at the Cairngorm ski area, Aviemore

Skiers and snow boarders on the M2 run at the Cairngorm ski area, Aviemore

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Scottish region named best winter destination in the UK

A reindeer majesticaly stalks the Cairngorms

A reindeer majesticaly stalks the Cairngorms

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Cairngorms lands nearly £11 million to help deliver UK's first net-zero national park

Film is ‘an ode
to Highland
snow sports’

Film is ‘an ode
to Highland
snow sports’

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New film set in Cairngorms is ‘an ode to Highland snow sports’

Loch Morlich and Cairngorm Mountains

Loch Morlich and Cairngorm Mountains

Scottish tourism experience named in prestigious 'best of the world' list

The group have said 'rural voices are not listened to anymore'

The group have said 'rural voices are not listened to anymore'

Crofters and farmers hold Cairngorms National Park tractor protest

Mountain rescuers have had to issue a warning to climbers following a number of incidents on Scotland's hills

Mountain rescuers have had to issue a warning to climbers following a number of incidents on Scotland's hills

Mountain rescuers issue warning following series of incidents on Scotland's hills

The climber had been left 'unable to walk' due to exhaustion

The climber had been left 'unable to walk' due to exhaustion

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Climber left stranded amid extreme weather taken to safety by mountain rescue team

The Cairngorms is one of Scotland's two national parks

The Cairngorms is one of Scotland's two national parks

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Council's lack of support for national park a 'bolt from the blue,' say campaigners

Skiers and Snow boarders on the M2 run at the Cairngorm ski area, Aviemore

Skiers and Snow boarders on the M2 run at the Cairngorm ski area, Aviemore

Scotland's ski season to begin amid Cairngorms funicular railway delays

American music legend Bob Dylan has sold his Scottish estate to a whisky producer

American music legend Bob Dylan has sold his Scottish estate to a whisky producer

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Music legend Bob Dylan sells Scottish estate to whisky producer

Beavers will be released into a fifth Scottish area after a licence approval from NatureScot

Beavers will be released into a fifth Scottish area after a licence approval from NatureScot

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Beaver families to be released into fifth Scottish area after licence approval

Ben Lomond was ranked as being one of the best walks in the UK

Ben Lomond was ranked as being one of the best walks in the UK

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Four Scottish walks named on list of best in the UK

Another area of Scotland is set to join the two existing national parks

Another area of Scotland is set to join the two existing national parks

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Nominations for Scotland's next national park officially open

Beavers could threaten prime farmland in the Cairngorms, locals say

Beavers could threaten prime farmland in the Cairngorms, locals say

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Farmers fear 'devastating' impact as Scottish national park eyes beaver release

Loch Morlich is a famed beauty spot in the Cairngorms but Highland Council says traffic management is a 'challenge'

Loch Morlich is a famed beauty spot in the Cairngorms but Highland Council says traffic management is a 'challenge'

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Motorhome crackdown plans amid ‘pressures’ on road at Scottish beauty spot

Rare moths released in Cairngorms to boost threatened population

Rare moths released in Cairngorms to boost threatened population

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Rare moths released in Cairngorms to boost threatened population

Scottish wildcats are critically endangered due to 'human activity'

Scottish wildcats are critically endangered due to 'human activity'

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More than 20 Scottish wildcats released in historic first for conservation project

Wildcats are to be released back into the Cairngorms this summer

Wildcats are to be released back into the Cairngorms this summer

Scottish wildcats to be released in Cairngorms National Park this summer

The UK's first ever outdoor dementia centre has opened in Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore

The UK's first ever outdoor dementia centre has opened in Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore

The UK's first outdoor dementia resource centre opens in Cairngorms National Park

A majority of Scots want to see 'wilder' national parks

A majority of Scots want to see 'wilder' national parks

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Nearly three quarters of Scots want to see 'wilder' national parks

The Cairngorm Mountain Railway is set to relaunch

The Cairngorm Mountain Railway is set to relaunch

Iconic Highland railway returns after four year closure

The Cairngorms is one of Scotland's two national parks

The Cairngorms is one of Scotland's two national parks

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Dumfries and Galloway national park would provide a 'long-term boost to the area'

Steve Micklewright is CEO of Trees for Life. Photo: Alex Baxter

Steve Micklewright is CEO of Trees for Life. Photo: Alex Baxter

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Scotland's national parks are not 'fit for purpose', environmentalists warn

Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore. Photo by: Sven-Erik Arndt/Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore. Photo by: Sven-Erik Arndt/Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Scotland's national parks are really 'notional parks'. Let's change that

Cairngorms National Park could reach net zero in three years, a report has said

Cairngorms National Park could reach net zero in three years, a report has said

Cairngorms National Park could be net zero within three years, study suggests

The white reindeer calves are preparing to spread some festive cheer

The white reindeer calves are preparing to spread some festive cheer

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Rare white reindeer calves ready to help spread festive cheer

The first snow fell last week in the Cairngorms

The first snow fell last week in the Cairngorms

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Snow could fall in Scotland next week, warns Met Office

The Cairngorm summit on Friday morning. Image: Antonio Sequeira

The Cairngorm summit on Friday morning. Image: Antonio Sequeira

First snow fall on the high Cairngorms this season

Thunder in the Glens returned with a mass ride-out of 3000 bikers from Aviemore to Grantown on Spey

Thunder in the Glens returned with a mass ride-out of 3000 bikers from Aviemore to Grantown on Spey

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IN PICTURES: Engines echo through Aviemore as 3000 bikers attend Thunder in the Glens

BSW Group said multiple factors have led to the timber industry experiencing a

BSW Group said multiple factors have led to the timber industry experiencing a

Cairngorms sawmill facing closure and 40 job losses