MSP welcomes confirmation of new opertators of CairnGorm Mountain
Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson has welcomed confirmation of Natural Retreats UK as the new operator of the CairnGorm Mountain snowsports centre.
They have taken the attraction on to run the facilities on a 25 year lease. The appointment was confirmed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise who will continue to own the infrastructure including the £20 million mountain railway and site.
Mr Thompson, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said: "The CairnGorm Mountain snowsports centre is an important feature for locals and visitors alike and is especially significant to local businesses in the tourism sector, particularly in Strathspey.
"I welcome the news that Natural Retreats UK will be taking up the reigns for the next 25 years and wish them every success in contributing to an already successful mountain snowsport centre."
Much more on Natural Retreats plans for CairnGorm Mountain in this Thursday's Strathy