The Cairngorms was granted National Park status in September 2003 achieved only by reaching the extremely high standards required, with unstinting, dedicated effort. The Park has been created to conserve, protect and nurture the wonderful and diverse natural heritage abounding in this Speyside valley and a need to promote an awareness and enjoyment of its special features.  Enjoy the working estates, such as the Glenlivet Estate, with their forestry, moors and farms, and the ancient Caledonian forest at Rothiemurchus or Abernethy – the sights are unforgettable. 

It is difficult and nigh impossible to find words to describe this very special place.  The rich, almost African colours of the landscape in the early morning when the sun is rising behind the Cairngorms, the vibrant colours of the lower slopes shading into warm heather tints of the ‘tops’ with the odd patch of snow still in a sheltered spot.  A special world, inhabited by special animals such as the reindeer, snow hare and ptarmigan.

The trademark adopted by the Cairngorms National Park – a soaring, regal osprey clasping a rainbow-coloured salmon in its talons – aptly signifies all the beauty, strength, dignity and freedom of spirit that is Scotland.

Inverness shire is a large and diverse, but always beautiful geographical area with its capital city of Inverness to the north. Inverness shire encompasses mountains, lochs, coast and glens including the famous Loch Ness. Inverness airport is situated 15 minutes drive from the centre of Inverness.