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CORROUR BOTHY: A REFUGE IN THE WILDERNESS
Last year saw the centenary of Corrour Bothy – perhaps the most famous bothy in the world and the oldest still in use. Today’s blog comes from author and passionate Scottish hillwalker, Ralph Storer, who tracked down and united the … Continue reading
Posted in Cairngorms National Park, History, Uncategorized
Tagged bothies, Bothy, climbing, Corrour, Corrour bothy, hiking, hillwalking, History, mountains, nature, NatureScot, Ralph Storer, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH
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Eilrigean – far an do shealgadh fèidh / Elricks – where deer were hunted
Tha na h-uibhir de dh’ainmean-àite le ‘Eilrig’ a’ dearbhadh far an robhar a’ sealg nam fiadh / The Scottish landscape abounds in ‘Eilrig/Elrick’ place-names, commemorating great hunts of the past. Eilrigean – Comharraidhean de Shealg nam Fiadh Ann am pàipear … Continue reading
Mapping our species-rich grasslands
According to UK charity Plantlife, Britain has lost 97% of its species-rich grassland in less than a century. Hundreds of plants, fungi and invertebrate species rely on these important habitats – which in turn support healthy populations of birds and … Continue reading
Posted in battleby, biodiversity, Cairngorms National Park, citizen science, Ecology, Flowers, Fungi, gardens, graduate placement, Habitat Map of Scotland, Land management, mapping, meadow, plants, SNH, Staff profile, Uncategorized, wild flowers, wild land, Young people
Tagged battleby, citizen science, flower recording, flowers, graduate placement, grasslands, Habitat Map of Scotland, Habitats, mapping, meadows, nature.scot, Scottish Natural Heritage, species recording
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Scottish Natural Heritage at EUROPARC 2018
Last week Scottish Natural Heritage was a key sponsor of EUROPARC 2018; the largest gathering of protected area professionals in Europe. This annual event brings together hundreds of park authorities, nature reserve staff and conservation professionals from up 36 European … Continue reading
Time to celebrate bugs in the Cairngorms National Park
Which animals would pop into your head, if you were asked to list the most iconic species of wildlife found in the Cairngorms National Park. Red deer? Golden eagles? Red squirrels? Pine marten perhaps? Or maybe it’s the charismatic capercaillie? … Continue reading
Big Park Big Questions
Grant Moir, CEO of Cairngorms National Park Authority, describes the nine issues to be addressed in the new Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan and encourages everyone to take part in the conversation. The Cairngorms National Park is an incredible place … Continue reading
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