Getting expert guidance will definitely up your chances of catching a glimpse of our wonderful wildlife, and there are plenty of experts to lend a hand (or eye!) in the Park…
The Ranger Bases, dotted throughout the Park, offer information and run events so you can experience the local nature and wildlife to the full. There are also numerous commercial operators offering wildlife watching days, Landrover safaris, as well as hill walking guides who can help you bag one of the Cairngorms 55 Munros (mountains above 914m in height).
Explore Cairngorm Mountain with a guided walk by one of our experienced guides. Experience an incredible half day walk to
Forestry Commission Scotland is responsible for the management of forests and woodland owned by the nation. They are the biggest
The Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Service is deployed and funded by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited to provide stewardship and custody of
Mar Lodge Estate NNR, is set in a stunning location on the south side of the Cairngorms, surrounded by mountains,
The Glen Tanar Visitor Centre makes a great starting point for walks in the area, where car parking, toilets, a
Balmoral Estate is a Highland estate with a long association with Royalty. Its rugged beauty first attracted Queen Victoria who
Glenlivet Estate, part of the Crown Estate, lies between the Ladder and Cromdale hills at the north east edge of
With their vast knowledge of the Park, Rangers make excellent guides and are full of tips about how best to look after the landscapes so future generations can enjoy it as much as we do.
A number of different organisations – such as private estates and charitable trusts – employ Rangers, with 13 ranger services in total across the park.
These tours will usually take you around the estate and give you a real ‘behind the scenes’ insight into how a modern estate runs. As well as hearing about managing the land, you’re also bound to hear tales from the past about Lairds and Ladies, as well as meet some of the hairier locals!
A ranger is there to help support visitors enjoy the outdoors as much as possible in the Park, while also helping them understand what they can do to care for it and protect it for the future. They’re employed by different organisations from the local authority to private estates to charities.
Thirteen rangers are based throughout the Cairngorms National Park at locations such as Atholl, Balmoral and Rothiemurchus estates. There is also a dedicated Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Service. You can check out our listings to find out their contact details.
Yes, they do. Rangers run events usually throughout the whole year (if any are running they will be displayed in our events calendar). Events usually charge a small fee or request a donation.
Sign up to get notified of the latest deals, news and all the latest information direct to your inbox.
