What local authority is the Cairngorms?
The planning system in the Cairngorms National Park is managed by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and the five local authorities which operate in the Park – Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray and Perth & Kinross.
Where is the Cairngorms National Park located?
northeast Scotland
Cairngorms National Park (Scottish Gaelic: Pàirc Nàiseanta a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh) is a national park in northeast Scotland, established in 2003. It was the second of two national parks established by the Scottish Parliament, after Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, which was set up in 2002.
Is Cairngorms a national park?
The Cairngorms National Park is the largest park in the UK and is situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. You can get to the Park by road, rail, air and even on foot. Find out here which is the best way for you to get to the Park.
How do I get to Cairngorm national park?
The nearest airports to the Cairngorms National Park are at Aberdeen and Inverness. Inverness Airport is only a 30 minute drive to the Badenoch and Strathspey area of the National Park, while Aberdeen International Airport is an hours drive away from the Royal Deeside area of the Park.
Can you wild camp in Cairngorms National Park?
The Cairngorms offers some of the best wild camping spots in the world, due to Scotland’s progressive access laws, which mean you are allowed to wild camp responsibly on most unenclosed land. “The Cairngorms is an incredible place to wild camp and be in nature, with their vast sense of wilderness.
Who owns the Cairngorms?
The majority of the land in the National Park (approximately 75% of the area) is privately owned by individuals or trusts. Significant areas such as Mar Lodge Estate in Deeside and Abernethy Estate in Strathspey are owned by Charitable conservation bodies.
Who owns the Cairngorms National Park?
Who owns Glencoe land?
National Trust for Scotland
Glen Coe
| Glen Coe National Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Area | 56.3 km2 (21.7 sq mi) |
| Designation | NatureScot |
| Established | 2017 |
| Owner | National Trust for Scotland |
Who lives in the Cairngorms?
The Cairngorms National Park is home to 18,000 people living in the numerous towns and villages in the Park, covering the areas of Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray, Perth and Kinross.
How do I get to Cairngorms from Inverness?
There is no direct connection from Inverness to Cairngorms National Park. However, you can take the train to Aviemore then take the travel to Cairngorms National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aviemore Train Station then take the travel to Cairngorms National Park.
Where can I wild camp in the Cairngorms?
If you are sure you want the complete wild camping experience, James suggests the area around Derry Lodge, near the Linn of Dee on the Braemar side of the Park, is ideal because it’s a beautiful, secluded spot but only 3 miles from the car park.
Do you need a permit to camp in the Cairngorms?
Wild camping in the Cairngorms is legal and is well tolerated thanks to Scotland’s Right to Roam Act. We talk more about that, as well as offer some tips and tell you some of our favourite wild camping spots in the Cairngorms, further down in this article.
How do I View planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park?
All planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park are decided against this Plan. Current applications can be viewed on the Planning Portal. To view these applications, you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions.
What is the Cairngorms Planning Service protocol?
Our Planning Service Protocol sets out the voluntary agreement between the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and the five Local Authorities (Aberdeenshire, Angus, Highland, Moray, Perth and Kinross) who all work together in the exercise of planning functions within and affecting, the Cairngorms National Park.
What is the Cairngorms LDP?
The LDP ensures that development done in the National Park is appropriate and in the right places and has policies to help guide future decisions on planning applications. All planning applications within the Cairngorms National Park are decided against this Plan.
What has the Cairngorms National Council approved in Aberdeenshire?
A range of developments to support the visitor economy in Aberdeenshire have been approved by the Cairngorms National…