Recalibrate. Reset. Rediscover.

Welcome to Operation Cairngorms

Veteran-owned and operated, we deliver impactful outdoor experiences in the heart of a 50-acre ancient woodland in North East Scotland. We specialise in wilderness retreats, recalibration programs, and re-engagement projects—helping individuals reset, reconnect, and rediscover their potential.

Whether you’re seeking resilience, adventure, or a moment to reset, Operation Cairngorms empowers you to thrive through the power of the outdoors.

Programmes

Red Beacon

The Red Beacon is the heart of Operation Cairngorms, created for members of the military, serving personnel, veterans, and reservists. It’s your space to reconnect, rediscover, and rebuild through camaraderie, peer support, and practical skills in the outdoors.

Blue Beacon

Specific to our Emergency services or care operations. Relax and recuperate within the woodland, these workshops can be for individuals or larger groups. We promote the positive benefits of spending time outdoors learning, achieving and slowing the pace of life down.

Green Beacon

Our Green Beacon is open to the wider public, designed for individuals experiencing challenges with addiction, mental health issues, and community groups. We accept commissioned places from public health agencies and social care, as well as self-funded places.

About Us

Operation Cairngorms was founded by a team of British Army veterans with a clear mission: to provide transformative wilderness-based workshops, courses, and retreats that support mental and physical well-being.

Today, Operation Cairngorms is much more than their story—it’s a growing organisation dedicated to empowering individuals through the power of the outdoors.

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