Cairngorms Capercaillie Project

This breeding season Lek It Be

The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project is where communities in the Cairngorms National Park are working together to help secure a long-term future for capercaillie in the UK.

Community-led action for capercaillie

Working together to overcome challenges and create new solutions for capercaillie.

The Project

Enabling community-led action for capercaillie across the Cairngorms National Park.

Capercaillie

An iconic bird, living in our pine forests since the last Ice Age; now on the brink of extinction.

Communities

Residents, businesses, visitors, mountain bikers, landmanagers – all playing a critical part.

Get involved

Lots to do and lots of ways to help – on the ground and online.

The wildlife in the Cairngorms National Park is outstanding. It is the last remaining stronghold for many rare and endangered species, including the capercaillie.