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Owned by the National Trust for Scotland, the Estate occupies nearly 8% of 
the Cairngorms National Park, covering in total 29,340 hectares of some
of the most remote and scenic wild land in Scotland, including four of the five highest mountains in the UK. 

Within it's boundaries are fine examples of classic features of a Highland landscape:   remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, heather moorland, juniper scrub and  a part of the  high Cairngorm plateau. 

The Estate is recognised as one of the most important nature conservation landscapes in the British Isles.  

Waters flowing from the mountains becomes 
the headwaters of the River Dee, renowned as a pristine and important habitat.
The estate includes land which has a number of national and international natural heritage designations; one of the country's largest areas of Scheduled Ancient Monuments and
archaeological sites; and five listed buildings, including the Lodge itself.

Long term conservation is a priority - in particular the regeneration of Caledonian pinewood by reducing the damage caused by grazing red deer.  Elsewhere you will see evidence of the Trust's pioneering work in mountain footpath repair, and the restoration of bulldozed hill tracks.

The Estate also provides accommodation, and the Lodge is increasingly popular as a venue for weddings, conferences and seminars.

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The National Trust for Scotland for places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland                       (No. SCO 07410) and depends for its support on the subscriptions of its members, donations and legacies.