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Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend

2019 BIG Weekend was Fantastic!

Over this year’s BIG Weekend: • 100 trees were planted, enhancing biodiversity in the woodlands around Carrbridge • A community bird hide was built in Braemar • Over 200 school children attended the rural skills day in Glenmore • 4 community litter picks took place across the national park creating safer spaces for nature • 8 volunteering events were held, helping people to get involved • 200 pieces of artwork were created by local school children from across the park • Over 2000 people attended events over the weekend • 6 Private Estates, 10 Ranger Services, 17 Private businesses & 18 Organisations & Projects were involved in providing a programme of over 100 events.

Planning for the BIG Weekend 2020!

Taking place between 15 -17 May 2020, we are building a programme of inspirational and magical wildlife events across the Cairngorms National Park

Nov 14 2019

Building the BIGGEST Weekend 2020! We are well under way building the BIGGEST Weekend of Nature Events for the BIG Weekend 2020.  Explore the programme of events which took place in 2019 for a flavour of what too look forward to.   Be inspired by this short film from the Weekends Rural Skills Day.... https://youtu.be/9Wee2plcxnM What events are you looking…

Aug 26 2019

The BIG Weekend 2020… We are starting to build the programme for next years Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend to be held on the 15th-17th May 2020. The BIG Weekend is a unique opportunity to reveal the exceptional wildlife and landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park, sharing with people the amazing projects many of us are working on to safeguard…

May 10 2019

Give a little back If you love the Cairngorms National Park you may consider making a donation to The Cairngorms Trust.  They aim to inspire communities and visitors to love and support the landscapes, wildlife and local culture, they also encourage sustainable and community led local development within the Cairngorms National Park area. Just giving link  

May 06 2019

Guest blog from Mark Flowers – BBC Springwatch Producer Mark Flowers is the Series Producer for the BBC's hugely popular 'Watches', which are based here in the Cairngorms for 2019.  We asked him to tell us about his first impressions of the Cairngorms National Park and why it is such a special place for nature. Ever since I can remember I have been fascinated…

Apr 18 2019

Spring bursts into life for Atholl Estates Julia Duncan, Atholl Estates Ranger, updates us on what will be happening over the next few months in the Highland Perthshire part of the Cairngorms National Park. My first seasonal ranger post covered part of the Cairngorms National Park and now, six years later, I am back in the Park.  I’ve been in post here…

Apr 11 2019

Filming Wildlife in the Cairngorms James Stevens is a wildlife photographer and filmmaker, born in Gloucestershire he now lives and works in the Cairngorms National Park.  James is the official cameraman at the BIG Weekend you can see some of his work on his website.   Veined with rich rivers, wind-beaten mountains, ancient Caledonian forests and enchanting lochs, the Cairngorms…

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Take a look at the events our partners are running throughout the year across the Cairngorms National Park

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