Dead Tree on Moormore in the Cairngorms National Park, Rothiemurchus, Aviemore. XPL 4657-438
Rothiemurchus Forest is a remnant of the Caledonian Forest near Aviemore, Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland. The forest is popular for recreation, but contains some of the most important wildife in Europe, including Osprey, Scottish Crossbill, Capercaillie, Crested Tit and Wild Cat. The Cairngorms National Park officially opened on the 1st September 2003 and is the UK's largest at 3800 square km (1400 square miles) Stretching from Grantown-on-Spey in the north to the heads of the Angus Glens in the south and from Ballater in the east to Dalwhinnie and Laggan in the west the park covers roughly 10% of Scotland. It is home to a quarter of Scotland's native woodland and is a refuge for a host of rare plants and creatures, including 25% of the UK's threatened species. The National Park takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes in Britain, from the wild tundra of the high mountain tops to the wind-rocked seclusion of the ancient pinewoods. Heather moor, vivid with summer colour, and grand glens, haunt of red deer and golden eagle, are just some of the other habitats within the park. Just as important, there are friendly little towns and villages, each with their own sense of community, so that visitors can discover not only spectacular wildlife, but also a rich cultural heritage and a whole range of places to visit and things to do. Landscape and people, conservation and development - all are important for the Cairngorms National Park. By way of safeguarding the area for the future, the Park's aims are:
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Location: Mooremore, Rothiemurchus, Aviemore. Cairngorms National Park, Strathspey, Highland. Scotland.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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