The Cairngorms National Park is the biggest in Britain, stretches from Dalwhinnie to the Angus Glens and covers an area of 1,447 sq miles. It is home to 16,000 people and 25% of Britain’s threatened species so is a haven for wildlife and bird watchers.

It has some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery including wild mountainous areas, moorlands, forests, rivers, lochs and glens. Consequently there are lots of interesting places to walk, do outdoor activities and visit.

Some of the more local towns and villages are: