Firefighters battle large blaze in the open at Cairngorms National Park amid wildfire warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze in the open in the Cairngorms National Park.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent four fire appliances and specialist wildfire resources to the area near Ryvoan Bothy around 11.49am on Wednesday.

Due to large volumes of smoke travelling towards populated areas nearby, residents in Aviemore, Glenmore and the surrounding communities should keep their windows and doors closed.

There are no reported casualties, fire crews said.

It comes amid a “very high risk” wildfire warning for the area and parts of southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday until Monday.

Scotland is experiencing warm weather across the country, with long spells of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the high 20s later in the week.

A SFRS statement read: “If you are within this area and can see or smell smoke, please follow the same advice.

“While we want people to enjoy the good weather, we ask that anyone in the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore and Glenmore avoid the area.

“This part of the Cairngorms National Park is popular with hillwalkers, and we ask that people remain vigilant while active firefighting continues.”

Police Scotland said: “Emergency services are responding to a large fire in the open near near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park, reported around 11.50am on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

“There are no reported injuries.

“Please avoid the area. Nearby residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed.”

The national park added: “If you are aware of someone hiking in the area, please ask them to get themselves safely off any surrounding hills as soon as possible.”