Town and tourist resort in the Cairngorms National Park, Highlands
Firefighters have sustained a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park since mid-July. More than 500 firefighters are involved, with ongoing evacuations, road closures and a multi-agency response. The incident remains a live situation as authorities expect hotspots to persist in coming weeks.
A wildfire in the Glenmore area near the Cairngorms has forced Nethy Bridge residents to evacuate and seek refuge at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel. Firefighting teams, supported by police and multi‑agency resources, are contending with changing weather and winds that have driven flare‑ups and smoke drifting toward Aberdeen.