Evacuated villagers in Cairngorms allowed home after wildfire threat lifts

A firefighter tackling the major wildfire, which started in the Cairngorms on Wednesday 15 July. Photograph: RSPB Scotland/PA

Residents of Nethy Bridge have been told they can return to their homes after a large fire broke out in the Cairngorms national park.

Supt Judy Hill of Police Scotland said: “Thanks to the efforts of fire crews, gamekeepers, contractors, partners and many others over the past 24 hours, there is no longer the immediate threat which prompted the evacuation of properties in Nethy Bridge.