The Latest Breaking News from Cairngorm

Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good

The Cairngorms national park has some of Scotland’s wildest rivers. The Spey, Dee and Tay are famous for salmon fishing. The mountain headwaters of these rivers have reliably provided cold, clean water and suitable rearing habitat for Atlantic salmon for thousands of years. These are among the least disturbed, most…

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

Wildcats released in Scottish Highlands in effort to prevent extinction in UK

Nineteen captive-bred cats released at secret location in Cairngorms in first phase of rewilding project

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

First reindeer baby of spring born in Cairngorms as staff share photo of 'gorgeous' calf

An adorable photo of a baby reindeer and its mother has been shared by The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd as its calving season begins, and others have called the picture "gorgeous".

Daily Record · May 1, 2023