Cairngorm Mountains Quotes

“The inaccessibility of this loch is part of its power.”
― Nan Shepherd, The Living Mountain

“The Pont map produced c.1590 shows woodland lining the entire course of the Edendon Water, the river artery running through the centre of the estate. It shows woodland cover starting at the southernmost boundary where the Edendon joins the River Garry and ascending the entire 14.3 km. of the Edendon Water, rounding Am Meadar and far up into the Cama' Choire. The entire catchment of the Edendon is 42 square km., set entirely within Dalnacardoch.

An archaeological survey undertaken in 2004 recorded 232 individual structures, associated with industry, military and transhumance activities.”
― Sam Buckland, Reforesting Scotland 73: Spring/Summer 2026