Win a £100 voucher by sharing your favourite view in the Cairngorms and take a look at what other people think are the best views in the area - do you agree?

It's a great time to get involved with the National Plant Monitoring Scheme. There're still survey squares available to adopt in the national park (blue dots). Up your skills and take action for plants! npms.org.uk National Plant Monitoring Scheme Cairngorms Volunteers Plantlife Scotland BSBI Scotland

Just over eight weeks ago the first beavers were released in the National Park, and we’re pleased to report that they are settling in well to their new homes.

We’ll share more updates soon, but in the meantime here’s a sneak peek at one of our newest residents having a groom 🦫

Did you know there was so much insect life in amongst the snow? Amazing photos from Dan Brown of some of the Cairngorms' coolest creatures!

Exciting news from the Spey! This year we will be expanding our mink control project within the Cairngorms National Park in a bid to protect native wildlife. The Cairngorms are home to many rare and iconic Scottish species which are vulnerable to predation from American mink. 1/3

Tonight at 9pm, BBC ALBA follows musician Mhairi Hall and sound recordist David de la Haye as they turn the sounds of our lochs into musical pieces in Ceòl Lochan a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh | Underwater Cairngorms.

Watch live or on iPlayer at
bbc.co.uk/iplayer

📸 Hannah Bailey

🔥 Fire management consultation - tell us what you think!

Today we’re launching a consultation for people to share views on fire management in the National Park, including the potential introduction of fire byelaws.

Find out more and have your say at cairngorms.co.uk/fires

Share your favourite view in the National Park for the chance to win a £100 voucher!
Whether it’s rugged mountains or a sense of peace, Cairngorms National Park is mapping the Special Landscape Qualities of the Cairngorms.
Take part now at bit.ly/CairngormsBest…

Fantastic to have First Minister launch the #Cairngorms 2030 programme in the #NationalPark today. Over £10 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of a £43 million programme across nature, climate, communities, transport, health. Thanks to Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve NTS for hosting and all 70 partners.

Huge news for Atlantic salmon!😁

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate have just announced that Sandeel fishing will be banned in Scottish waters in 2024.🥳

Read what our Head Biologist, Atticus Albright, had to say about this exciting announcement below:

Come and join our team in the Cairngorms National Park!

We're currently recruiting for a range of exciting roles with the Park Authority, from community engagement to planning and knowledge exchange.

Find out more and apply at ➡️ careers.cairngorms.co.uk/Cairngorms/Home

📸 Liam Anderstrem

In his latest blog Grant Moir, our CEO, reflects on recent conversations about rural jobs and agriculture in the Cairngorms National Park, and meeting with the newly rekindled Farmers’ and Crofters’ Group last week: cairngorms.co.uk/food-for-thoug…

It's the RSPB Scotland's #BigGardenBirdWatch this weekend! Take a minute to count the birds in your patch and help track how our beloved garden birds are faring.
Resources and info on their page below🐦🔎

Tremendous amount of water going down the #Spey today following heavy rain and snowmelt. View across Insh Marshes to Ruthven Barracks.

Draft long term Angus forest strategy open for consultation now -1st March #woodlandcreation #naturebasedsolutions #ClimateCrisis #Angus 🌿🍁🌳🍂
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On Monday Minister Lorna Slater joined us at Rothiemurchus to help with the first of two beaver releases in the National Park.

This was a momentous day, and we’ll keep working with land managers to ensure the beavers have a positive impact on their surroundings.

📸 STV

Do you love nature and the outdoors, enjoy meeting new people and want to learn new skills? Help us to take care of the Cairngorms National Park and inspire others as a Volunteer Ranger 🌱

Learn more and apply at cairngorms.co.uk/caring-future/…

Winter may be upon us but we are still catching mink! This adult male was caught last week just outside Grantown in Speyside. Controlling mink within the Cairngorms National Park will help to protect native wildlife from this invasive non-native predator.

As the year draws to a close, another year towards our 200-year vision, we take time to reflect on recent highlights.

“The scale of achievements has been remarkable, and a testament to the hard work by staff and volunteers from across the partnership.” bit.ly/2023-restorati…

Good news! NatureScot have approved our licence application to bring beavers back to the National Park.

We’ll continue to work closely with landowners and partners over the next few weeks ahead of beavers being released into the wild. Stay tuned for updates 🦫

📸 Beaver Trust