Countryside rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Feel free to pop into any of the ranger bases. Rangers in the Park run Events throughout the year. There are also many commercial operators that run land rover safaris, wildlife watching days and events.
Ranger Events
Countryside Rangers don't just monitor the weather and the rare species of the Park, they provide lots of activities for you too! Feel free to pop into any of the ranger bases listed - they may not always be manned though!
Rangers in the Park run events throughout the year - see the What's On page. Some events have a charge and some just ask for a donation.
Listed below are the ranger bases which can be found throughout the park.
1. Rothiemurchus Walking and Countryside Rangers
Maps with best waymarked low level walks with mountain views through the ancient forest. Weather and information from friendly, e...
2. Rothiemurchus Ranger Led Activities
With entertaining Rangers, see behind the scenes at this stunning family run estate, discover a dynamic place where people live, w...
3. 4x4 Land Rover Safaris
If you are looking for a 4x4 safari that take you to the real wilderness that is Scotland, then join us for a guided tour of one o...
4. Forestry Commission Scotland Ranger Service Glenmore
Forestry Commission Scotland is responsible for the management of forests and woodland owned by the nation. They are the biggest r...
5. Glenlivet Estate Ranger Service
Glenlivet Estate, part of the Crown Estate, lies between the Ladder and Cromdale hills at the north east edge of the Cairngorms. W...
6. Cairngorms Ranger Service
Cairngorm Ranger Service operates over Cairngorm Estate and the Northern Corries of Cairn Gorm. Coire an t-Sneachda and Coire an L...
7. Balmoral Estate Ranger Service
The Estates Office,Balmoral, Royal Deeside,CrathieT. 01339 742534
8. Highland Council Ranger Service - Newtonmore
Ralia,A9 North,NewtonmoreT. 01540 673907
9. Angus Glens Ranger Service
The Ranger Base,Angus Glens, Glendoll,ClovaT. 01575 550233
10. Highland Council Ranger Service - Grantown-on-Spey
The Court House,The Square,Grantown on SpeyT. 01479 873914
11. Glen Tanar Estate Ranger Service
Glen Tanar Estate,Brooks House, Royal Deeside,BallaterT. +44 (0) 1339 886451
12. Mar Lodge Estate Ranger Service
National Trust for Scotland,Mar Lodge, Royal Deeside,BraemarT. 0844 493 2172
13. Speyside Way Ranger Service
Speyside Way Visitor Centre,Broomfield Square, Aberlour,TomintoulT. 01340 881266
14. Explore Abernethy Ranger Service
Nethy Bridge Community Centre,Nethy BridgeT. 01479 821565
15. Atholl Estates Ranger Service
Atholl Estates Office,Blair AthollT. 01796 481355 / 481646
16. Marr / Cairngorms National Park Ranger
Burn O'Vat Centre,DinnetT. 013398 80868
17. Scottish Natural Heritage
Achantoul,AviemoreT. 01479 810477
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