We’re looking for an Outdoor Access Officer to join our team and help people to enjoy the National Park supporting health, wellbeing, economic development and vibrant communities 🌱

Find out more at careers.cairngorms.co.uk/Cairngorms/Job…

Applications close 12 May at 23:59.

📸 James Stevens

Following the release of wildcats into the Cairngorms Connect landscape in June, Saving Wildcats (#SWAforLIFE) have been tracking their movements using GPS radio collars 🐾

Find out more in the latest edition of Cairn, our residents magazine, at cairngorms.co.uk/magazine/

📸 Peter Cairns

Walking your dogs in the Cairngorms this weekend? Please remember it's currently bird nesting season. With some birds nesting on the ground, in sensitive areas:

✅ Try to keep to main paths
✅ Keep dogs on a short lead or close at heel
✅ Follow local signage

📸 Louise Took

The Commonplace exhibition is on tour!

First stop: Boat of Garten Community Hall, on now until 25th April bit.ly/CC-Our-Commonp…

Eden Court Highlands Inverness
29th April – 24th May

RSPB Scotland Insh Marshes Bird Hides
3rd June – 16th July

The Iona Gallery Kingussie
22nd – 29th July

Our survey on recreational fire management in the National Park closes this Wednesday 🔥

With the risk, and potential impacts, of wildfires in the Cairngorms increasing, we want to hear your views on three possible ways forward.

Have your say at cairngorms.co.uk/fires

‘It is just after sunrise on this stretch of the Spey.’

Cairngorms based writer Merryn Glover shares her Country Diary from one of her regular walks in the National Park and the special appearance of a pair of goldeneyes 🍃

Read the full piece ⬇️ theguardian.com/environment/20…

Wild camping in the Cairngorms this spring? Please #LeaveNoTrace by taking all of your litter away and removing any traces of your camp pitch ⛺

Find out how you can enjoy the National Park responsibly at cairngorms.co.uk/discover-explo…

📸 Liam Anderstrem

Time in nature can help to reduce stress, but it can be hard to know where to start 🌱

Looking to make that first step? Check out our map of trails and scenic spots for inspiration at cairngorms.co.uk/discover-explo…

📸 Mark Craig

#StressAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to Ramblers Scotland for winning an Outdoor Recreation Network Success Award for their #RespectProtectEnjoy responsible access videos!

We’re proud to have supported this campaign alongside VisitScotland, NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland 👏

#ORNConf24

In our latest Park Talk, Park Authority Deputy Convener Eleanor Mackintosh explores how we can support the National Park’s farming community and help to keep livestock safe this spring.

Read it now at cairngorms.co.uk/park-talk-keep…

📸 Rupert Shanks

Join the #CairngormsConnect team! Apply to be our Next Generation Officer & deliver a programme of activities to involve local young people with our 200-year vision🌱

🗓️ Deadline: End of Day, Sunday the 14th of April
🔗 Find out more & apply now: bit.ly/cc-jobs-and-te… #hiring

Are you interested in the design and construction of a self build home in the National Park?

We’re preparing and maintaining a list of people looking for self build land across the Cairngorms.

Find out more and complete the register: cairngorms.co.uk/planning-devel…

📸 James Stevens

🔥 There’s just one week left to share your views on recreational fire management in the National Park!

So far, we’ve gathered responses from over 1000 residents, visitors and organisations, and we want to hear from you too.

Have your say at cairngorms.co.uk/fires

Plantlife's #NoMowMay is nearly here!

This May we’re letting it grow, to give nature the boost it deserves 🌱

Followed by a summer of making our green spaces better for nature, communities, & climate🌍

Sign up for #NoMowMay 24
👉 bit.ly/3UWii6B

Are you taking part❓

We’ve partnered with the Scottish Land Commission to recruit a Communities and Green Finance Project Lead as part of our Cairngorms 2030 programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players 🌱

Find out more and apply at landcommission.gov.scot/work-for-us

📸 Ed Smith

We all get stressed sometimes but taking a moment to step outside can make a big difference.

This #StressAwarenessMonth we’ll be sharing tips to help you connect with nature and the outdoors🌿

Poem written by John Glenday, read by Amber Beange and film by Rupert Shanks.

Campervanning in the Cairngorms? For information on camp sites, parking spots, public toilets, waste disposal outlets, recycling points, fuel stations and more head to visitcairngorms.com/plan-your-visi…

Please enjoy the National Park responsibly this spring 🌱

📸 Liam Anderstrem

Come and join our team!

We're currently recruiting for some exciting roles with the Park Authority, including a new Media and Publications Manager and Communities and Rural Development Manager.

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

📸 James Stevens

Breeding season has begun for capercaillie, and during this time they're very vulnerable to disturbance.

The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project is encouraging people to Lek It Be, and not to go looking for capercaillie.

Find out more at lekitbe.scot

📸 Mark Hamblin

We asked our Instagram followers to help us choose our new banner image and they did not disappoint!

Thank you to everyone that got involved, and please say hello to our new Cairngorms spring snap by sam.climbs.mountains 📸