The spectacularly beautiful Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are often described as Britain's last wilderness.
But for how much longer can they withstand the onslaught of the public? John Craven reports on controversial plans to expand the ski area and on counter-moves to turn the Cairngorms into Scotland's first national park.
Plus at 12.55pm 'The Weather for The Countryside' with Bernard Davey.
Producer: DICK COLTHURST
Editor: MICHAEL FITZGERALD
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