Aviemore Accommodation - Gilstrua Self Catering Cottage

25/07/2026

[Update - 12pm on Saturday, 25 July]

There are sufficient heavy machinery resources in attendance at this time, and we ask that no further resources are mobilised. Thank you to all partner agencies, organisations and individuals supporting the overall response.

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[Update - 8.30am on Saturday, 25 July]

⚠️ Wildfire update – Public information

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues to respond to the ongoing wildfire within the Cairngorms National Park. There are currently nine fire appliances at the scene, supported by specialist wildfire resources, as firefighters work alongside partner agencies to tackle the incident.

As emergency service operations continue, we are asking the public to take note of the following important information:

🚨 Smoke advisory – Tomintoul
Residents in Tomintoul are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke from the wildfire.
If you are affected by smoke, stay indoors where possible, keep windows and doors closed, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. For further health advice, please follow NHS Highland.

🏠 Evacuation update
As a precaution, residents in the small area of properties north-west of Dorback Lodge (Lain Thatchan) are being evacuated. Residents are being directed to a dedicated respite centre at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

🚜 Request for plant machinery
Operators who can provide suitable plant machinery to support the ongoing multi-agency response are asked to report to the Village Hall in Nethy Bridge.

⚠️ Please continue to avoid the affected areas while firefighting operations remain ongoing. The area remains unsafe due to active firefighting operations, rapidly changing fire behaviour and helicopter activity.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as emergency services and partner agencies respond to this incident.

24/07/2026

18/07/2026

I would recommend avoiding going up high in the Cairngorms this weekend. There is also substantial smoke cover on the other Munro’s to the south and west currently (Sgor Goaith and Carn Ban Mor). These mountains will be here for an adventure another day.

Fire Still burning strong in places especially down Strath Nethy.

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service and Forestry and Land Scotland have closed the Ski Road at Coylumbridge. It is advised not to travel to the Glenmore area, and please do not look to go up via the Ryvoan or Sluggan cycle paths these are also closed.

Thank you once again to all the people who have tirelessly been out helping deal with the ongoing fire.

#🔥 #🥲

16/07/2026

Please follow the guidance and stay safe folks.

**UPDATE - 14:15 on 16 July

Emergency services and partners continue to tackle a large-scale fire near Ryvoan Bothy. The emergency response is being coordinated at a national level involving the Scottish Government, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, the Park Authority and multiple other partners.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have shared that the fire is currently affecting an area of approximately six squared kilometres. We are asking the public to follow the following guidance:

- Please do not travel to the area or attempt to access Glenmore Forest Park, Loch Morlich or the surrounding area while firefighting operations are ongoing. A strict cordon remains in place and road closures continue to support the emergency response.
- Those impacted by evacuations will have been contacted and we would ask everyone to cooperate fully with Police Scotland and other relevant authorities for their safety.
- Residents in Aviemore and surrounding areas are asked to close windows and doors to prevent smoke entering.
-Anyone with known respiratory conditions nearby is encouraged to contact 111 if they experience any difficulties. Contact 999 in an emergency.

Thermal drone footage captured by Park Authority staff last night has helped inform fire fighting efforts and highlight the scale of the fire, but the extent of the damage and the cause is not yet known.

Overnight emergency services, gamekeepers, NGO and estate staff were on the scene working tirelessly to control the fire. We are deeply grateful for their efforts, and those of the businesses and local community providing support to those affected.

We will provide further updates when we have them.

16/02/2026

With spring just around the corner, we’re excited to share that our opening hours are getting an upgrade!

As of today, you'll have even more time to visit us and explore all the delightful offerings here at the Speyside Centre.

If you’ve got any queries, feel free to reach out at 01479 851359. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

01/02/2026

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