Highland loch and osprey stronghold, in the Cairngorms National Park
A wildfire in Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore has burned thousands of acres of moor and woodland since July 15. More than 500 firefighters have tackled the blaze. A £3 million fund administered by Highland Council is established to support businesses hit by disruption, with ongoing cordons and reopening plans.
Scotland faces a growing wildfire threat as authorities escalate prevention efforts. Following Cairngorms blazes, firefighters and land managers are expanding fire breaks, boosting water sources, and accelerating peatland restoration to curb future fires.