Protecting water & its wildlife in the Cairngorms

Ed Byrne, comedian & lover of the Cairngorms National Park – home to more than a quarter of the UK’s rare & endangered wildlife – talks about how being considerate & responsible when near, on or in the water in the Cairngorms, can help to...

Trails and Tales in the Cairngorms National Park

There are miles of paths and trails in the Cairngorms National Park to suit every ability, helping to enhance your family’s experience, and give nature the space it needs too. If you are planning a day out in the Cairngorms, you may want to find out more about...

Cairngorms Nature Festival 2023

The Cairngorms Nature Festival is a celebration of the fantastic natural heritage of the Cairngorms National Park, and it takes place every year in May. This year it runs from 12 – 21 May 2023 with the Big Nature Weekend being the 12-15th. There is a huge range of...

12 Ways To Connect With Nature

Connecting with nature is vital for our mental and spiritual well-being. Connecting with nature might not always be through the obvious paths, like walking through a forest or having a picnic at the beach.  There are so many other (less-obvious) ways you can enhance...

Watch Out for Invasive Species

Watch out for invasive species on your next adventure.   Spring has sprung across Scotland and it’s so great to see many of our favourites return for another year, whether it’s the snowdrops in February, the daffodils in March or the bluebells in May, they...

What to do if you need a poo in the outdoors!

We’re not talking about that moment after your second cup of strong coffee in the morning while reading the paper at home!  No, if you’re out exploring Scotland’s wilder areas and you feel the urge, then there is definitely a wrong way and right way...