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Cairngorms National Park

Britain's Largest National Park

Covering 4,528 sq km of ancient Caledonian pine forest, alpine plateau, and river valleys, the Cairngorms National Park is Britain's largest protected landscape — a place of extraordinary natural drama and ecological significance.

Development

Development in Cairngorms National Park

Development within the National Park is tightly controlled but significant investment continues in sustainable tourism infrastructure, outdoor recreation, and ecological restoration projects including the famous Cairngorms Connect rewilding scheme — one of Europe's largest.

Key Sectors

  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Outdoor Recreation & Sports
  • Ecological Restoration & Rewilding
  • Premium Food & Drink
  • Residential Development (limited)
  • Renewable Energy (small-scale hydro)

Funding & Grants

Cairngorms National Park grant schemes, NatureScot nature restoration funding, LEADER rural development programme, SNH agri-environment schemes.

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