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Cairn Gorm funicular problems push back reopening to late 2022
A controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm will not reopen in time for this winter’s skiing season, its owners announced.
Voluntary groups call for dismantling of Cairn Gorm funicular railway
A group of voluntary organisations said the controversial funicular railway on Cairn Gorm should be dismantled.
Cairn Gorm company enters administration after eight-week funicular closure
The company that runs the funicular railway and snowsports resort on Cairn Gorm has gone into administration.
The great outdoors in 2013: our look back at the events of the year
'Sheepwrecked fells', a porcupine, octupus and bottled vole: the outdoors can be a surprising place...
Cairn Gorm funicular operators seek permanent guided-walks go-ahead
Councillors will be asked to allow a trial scheme for funicular users to walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm to be made permanent.
Government agency seeks possible buyers for troubled Cairn Gorm ski resort
Scotland’s busiest ski resort may be put up for sale this year. The CairnGorm Mountain snowsports centre, along with its controversial funicular ...
Mountain fraternity mourns death of Alan Blackshaw
A leading mountaineer who was instrumental in establishing the right to roam in Scotland has died at the age of 78.
Bumper snowfall leads to early Highland ski opening
A Scottish ski resort is opening earlier than in any season in the last 13 years. The Nevis Range facility on Aonach Mòr will operate this weekend...
Cairn Gorm funicular to allow walkers on to mountain
Walkers will be allowed to get the train to the top of one of Scotland’s highest mountains for the first time.
Outdoor groups call for more openness on Cairn Gorm ski centre plans
Outdoor groups have called for more openness around decision-making on the future of the troubled ski centre on Cairn Gorm.
Mountaineers gain access and parking pledge from new Cairn Gorm ski centre firm
Walkers, climbers and mountaineers will be able to continue parking their vehicles free of charge this winter at the Cairn Gorm ski centre, Mountaineering Scotland said.
Rescuers: walkers lost overnight on Cairn Gorm 'very lucky' to survive
Rescuers said a couple lost overnight on New Year’s Day in Arctic conditions on the Cairn Gorm plateau were very lucky to survive.
Agency holds information day as two bid to run Cairn Gorm ski resort
Two companies are in the running to take over the controversial funicular and snowsports centre on Cairn Gorm.
The outdoors world in 2012: our backward glance at the year past
Our rearward glance at a news-packed 2012 includes, as always, tragedy as well as uplifting stories of the great outdoors, and a few oddities.
Windfarm planning bosses urged to boot up to visit Highland site
Outdoor campaigners have criticised councillors who plan to make a site visit to a controversial windfarm site – by going to a railway more than 10 miles away.
2010 in retrospect: join us in a look back at the outdoors year
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have shaped the events in 2010. From tragedy to triumph, heartbreak to ecstasy, t...
Gondola mooted for Cairn Gorm by Ramblers' boss
A gondola system should be considered for Cairn Gorm as part of a review of access to the mountain, according to the head of the Ramblers in Scotland.
Cairn Gorm funicular push 'put public purse at risk'
Millions of pounds of public money were pumped into the controversial Cairn Gorm funicular railway without due regard to the financial risks the project presented.