Aviemore2 days agoHelicopters to be put on standby when wildfire risk is highThe justice secretary says aerial water bombing was a key part of the effort to extinguish a large fire in the Cairngorms.2 days ago3 days agoAccess to Cairn Gorm's summit from funicular allowed under trialUntil now, visitors were only permitted to walk from the railway's top station if with a guide.3 days ago27 Aug 2026Snow and working funicular boost Cairngorm resort's turnoverCairngorm Mountain says it has also reduced its reliance on financial support from HIE.27 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Scotland's fire chief calls for better wildfire planning to 'protect lives'Chief fire officer Stuart Stevens said wildfires cannot be addressed through emergency response alone.24 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Last firefighters stood down from scene of Cairngorms wildfireThe incident started almost five weeks ago has burned across thousands of acres of moorland and forestry.18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026'First recorded' sighting of a Scottish wildcat swimmingThe female, which is fitted with a GPS radio collar, was spotted on the River Spey.18 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Escaped monkey returns to Highland Wildlife Park enclosureThe park was at the centre of a similar monkey escape that lasted more than five days in January 2024.17 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Owner of Scotland's 'oldest hotel' calls in administratorsStrathmore Hotels, owner of the Salutation in Perth, also has hotels in the Highlands, Argyll and England.12 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Firms affected by Cairngorms wildfire offered support from £3m fundThe Scottish government says the grants will offer firms "immediate relief".6 Aug 2026...
