The Cairngorm mountain range, located in northeast Scotland, is Britain's highest extended upland area. The combination of northerly latitude and a large plateau at or above 1000 metres generates semi-arctic weather conditions at some times of year. As a result the flora and fauna are also quite unusual, including arctic hares and ptarmigan. The mountains and surrounding forests are popular with mountain bikers, walkers, climbers, skiers and snowboarders.

Some pictures taken during a winter skills course in the Cairngorms, January 2002.
	Coire an Lochain, looking towards Cairn Lochan. Coire an Lochain is a popular location for winter climbing and training courses.
	Coire an Lochain.
	The headwall of Coire an Lochain, location of a number of winter climbing routes.
	Crampon practice in Coire an Lochain. The gradient here is around 45 degrees, maybe slightly steeper.
	Crampon practice in Coire an Lochain.
	Heading south towards Ben MacDui.
	Standing on the north summit (1295 metres) of Ben MacDui, with the south summit (1309 metres) about 500 metres into the distance. Ben MacDui is the UK's second highest mountain.
	Coire Bhrochain from Ben MacDui's north summit.
	A reindeer.
A quick visit during June 2002.
	The Lairig Ghru path, with the northern slopes of Braeriach, the UK's third highest mountain, in the distance. The Lairig Ghru is a well-known path that runs north-south through the Cairngorms, reaching about 900 metres above sea-level at its highest point.
Pictures taken in early March 2003.
	The approach to Gleann Einich. Carn Eilrig is in the left foreground.
	The Gleann Einich path. Directly ahead is Sgòran Dubh Mór.
	About 6km from the southern end of Gleann Einich. Coire Odhar is just visible through the mist.
	Northern Caingorm panorama from Aviemore station. Taken on 2nd March 2003, just after a night of new snowfall.