Cairngorms Nature Festival returns bigger than ever

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Festival goers and nature lovers can look forward to a 10-day celebration of amazing wildlife and landscapes at Cairngorms National Park this May, with the return of the Cairngorms Nature Festival.

Previous years saw Cairngorms Nature celebrating its ‘Big Weekend’ – but this year it’s even bigger, with 80 events spanning ten days between May 12 and 21.

The programme is live online for 2023, with events planned for everyone, whether that’s a young family starting out on their nature adventures or the more seasoned nature watcher.

There will be opportunities to take the family to Boat of Garten for a day of activities or join a guided walk to hear the secrets of Dava Moor. Visitors can find out what it takes to look after a Highland estate or to run a rewilding project on the River Feshie, before dancing the night away at the festival ceilidh.

There will also be a chance to join TV wildlife presenter Nigel Marven at Boat of Garten and learn about a prehistoric 2m long centipede or enjoy an evening of culture in Glenbuchat, inspired by the writings of Nan Shepherd.

Andy Ford, Director of Nature & Climate Change at the Park Authority explains the decision to move to a 10-day event: “The Big Weekend has been so successful for the past few years that we needed to expand it. There was just too much happening in one weekend for people to attend all the events they wanted to, so this year we have two full weekends of activities to choose from. It’s also important to us that everybody has a chance to experience the Festival, whatever their circumstances, running it over ten days means that we can put on bespoke activities for groups who may not otherwise have the opportunity to come and explore the National Park.”

Find out more and plan your unique nature experience at cairngormsnaturefestival.co.uk

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