A new 25-year vision for the Cairngorm mountain resort has been set out, with key objectives including safeguarding the natural environment and sustainable year-round operations
The plan has been published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which owns the site, and comes following widespread consultation with local community and business groups, public bodies and sporting and nature conservation organisations.
It will act as a framework to help inform future development and support delivery of the key objectives.
Dave MacLeod, HIE’s head of property and infrastructure, said the agency’s ultimate aim was to unlock Cairngorm’s full potential as both an environmental and economic asset for the area.
Locked-down Cairngorm Mountain offers snowsports refunds
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image captionCairngorm Mountain has seen its best snow conditions in years
A ski resort has offered its season pass holders a full refund because of uncertainty over when the site will be able to reopen.
Cairngorm Mountain has had its best snow conditions in 10 years but is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some areas of the centre near Aviemore are believed to have had the deepest snow since the 1980s.
Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd s board agreed unanimously to offer current pass holders their money back.
The company said: We will communicate widely about our reopening plans once we have a clearer picture on when the current restrictions will be eased.