Cairngorm National Park | No Wild Fires Reminder

As prevention is better than cure!

As a rural community working with other communities south of Inverness, it is likely worth sending out this timely reminder.  It is understood that other rural  communities – particularly those with extensive woodlands and peatland – are currently considering whether this needs to be rolled out further this year.

The new fire byelaw

Protect our National Park. No flame, no spark.

Cairngorm National Park state:

From 1 April to 30 September each year, fires and barbecues are banned in the National Park under the Cairngorms National Park Fire Management Byelaw (2025). Breaking the byelaw could result in a fine of up to £500. 

The reason for this is simple: if we want to protect what we all love, we must act. In the Cairngorms – as in so many places around the world – our weather patterns are changing. In summer we’ve experienced more severe hot spells and drought, making the threat of wildfire greater than ever before.  

The National Park is home to precious landscapes, rare wildlife and more than 18,000 people. It is a treasured haven for local residents and visitors alike, and a wildfire has the potential to be devastating. People often ask us what they can do to protect and look after this special place. One of the most straightforward answers is this: don’t light fires.”

For more on CNP Wild Fire Management see Cairngorms National Park | The new fire byelaw