Cairngorms Archives

Countryfile – Cairngorms Capercaillie

Farming and Country Life / 11 minutes of reading / April 6, 2025 / By HDclump

Countryfile – Cairngorms Capercaillie: Step into the wild heart of Scotland with Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith. They journey deep into the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park. This vast expanse isn’t just stunning scenery; indeed, it’s a crucial sanctuary. Remarkably, it shelters a quarter of the UK’s rarest and most endangered species. Across these majestic mountains and ancient forests, a quiet battle unfolds daily. Here, dedicated conservationists pour their hearts into safeguarding precious wildlife teetering on the edge. Consequently, their work offers a vital lifeline to creatures facing an uncertain future.

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Scotland episode 3 – The New Wild

Nature / 10 minutes of reading / November 3, 2024 / By HDclump

The Highlands of Scotland are an ancient and breathtaking expanse, full of dramatic contrasts—where rolling hills give way to deep glens, and lochs glimmer under vast, ever-changing skies. Shaped by both people and the elements, this landscape tells a story of resilience, adaptation, and a slow, ongoing battle for restoration. The Highlands once lay beneath a sprawling blanket of the Caledonian Forest, but now only remnants survive—a patchwork reminder of what once thrived here.

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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 5

Nature / 15 minutes of reading / September 25, 2023 / By HDclump

Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 5 – Embarking on a thrilling continuation of their wildlife-watching journey across the British Isles, Chris Packham and his stepdaughter Megan McCubbin set their sights on the stunning and formidable landscapes of the Cairngorms in Scotland. Their adventurous spirits are alive as they delve into the exploration of these rugged highlands, rich in both breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife. In the ancient and lush Caledonian woodlands of the Abernethy National Nature Reserve, the duo embarks on an exciting quest. Chris, filled with anticipation and hope, is eager to introduce Meg to a rare and

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Landward episode 6 2023

Farming and Country Life / 6 minutes of reading / May 12, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 6 2023: Dougie embarks on a remarkable journey as he explores the majestic landscape of the largest national nature reserve in the country, Mar Lodge Estate. Spanning a massive 29,000 hectares, this breathtaking estate is home to 15 munros nestled within the eastern reaches of the Cairngorms. As he traverses this awe-inspiring terrain, Dougie witnesses the extensive regenerative efforts aimed at restoring the ancient Caledonian forest to its former glory. Additionally, he delves into an ambitious project on the opposite side of the Cairngorm mountains that seeks to reintroduce captively bred Scottish wildcats into the wild later this

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Winterwatch episode 4 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / February 1, 2020 / By HDclump

Winterwatch episode 4 2020: It is the final show and time for the team to review the extraordinary events that have taken place this week, as well as look back over an eventful year in the Cairngorms. With three species of egrets now breeding in Britain, butterflies on the wing year round and record-breaking temperatures in the Scottish highlands, Chris, Michaela, Iolo and Gillian explore what winters may be like in the future. Winterwatch episode 4 2020 Egret Egrets are herons which have white or buff plumage, and develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the

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Winterwatch episode 3 2020

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / January 31, 2020 / By HDclump

Winterwatch episode 3 2020: Live from their base in the heart of the Cairngorms, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams explore the magic of winter. There is incredible science explaining why ducks don’t die from the cold, a hidden world of overwintering insects, minibeasts captured on camera by a passionate amateur photographer and the mass spectacle of 30,000 redwings roosting in a remote wood in Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Winterwatch episode 3 2020 Redwing This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 under its current scientific

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Winterwatch episode 2 2020

Nature / 3 minutes of reading / January 30, 2020 / By HDclump

Winterwatch episode 2 2020: Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams are live from the Cairngorms looking at how winter this year is affecting wildlife across the country. There are rumours of swallows in Sussex in January! The team looks at why there has been a severe lack of snow in Scotland this year and share an incredible spectacle in the form of flocks of brent geese migrating from northern Canada to the urban streets of Dublin – a new winter gang is on the block. Winterwatch episode 2 2020 Swallow The swallows, martins

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