Loch Morlich Watersports

04/08/2026

🔥 Wildfire Update – Tuesday 4th August 🔥

Loch Morlich Watersports remains closed today (Tuesday 4th August) due to the ongoing wildfire incident in the Glenmore area.

Emergency services continue to work hard tackling remaining hotspots.

🚫 Please continue to avoid the Glenmore and Loch Morlich area while access restrictions remain in place. This will help emergency crews carry out their work safely and allow the area to recover.

We are really hoping to reopen very soon, but unfortunately we still don't have a confirmed reopening date to share.

All bookings for Wednesday are also affected. We will process refunds where applicable.

❤️ A huge thank you to all of the firefighters, volunteers and partner agencies for their incredible efforts, and thank you all for your continued patience and understanding during this difficult time.

We will continue to post updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages as soon as we have any further information.

29/07/2026

🚨 Loch Morlich Watersports Update 🚨

We remain temporarily closed while we await further updates from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on when it is safe to reopen.

At this stage, we have no confirmed reopening date, but we'll share any updates here on our Facebook and Instagram pages as soon as we receive them.

The wildfire is still active and has sadly burned a large part of Glenmore. Our thoughts remain with the emergency services and everyone working tirelessly to bring the fire under control. ❤️

Despite the devastation, Loch Morlich is still looking as beautiful as ever, and we hope to welcome you all back to the beach as soon as it is safe to do so.

We are processing refunds on a daily basis. All bookings for Thursday will be automatically refunded—there is no need to contact us.

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support during this difficult time.

Please continue to avoid travelling to the Glenmore and Loch Morlich area while restrictions remain in place, allowing emergency crews to carry out their work safely.

24/07/2026

🔥 **Wildfire Update** 🔥

The wildfire response in the Glenmore area is still ongoing, with emergency services continuing to tackle remaining hotspots.

🚫 **Please continue to avoid the Glenmore and Loch Morlich area while access restrictions remain in place.** This will help emergency crews carry out their work safely and allow the area to recover.

A huge thank you to all of the firefighters, volunteers and partner agencies for their incredible efforts. ❤️

We will continue to post updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages as soon as we have any news about reopening.

24/07/2026

21/07/2026

🚨 UPDATE – LOCH MORLICH & GLENMORE 🚨

Firstly, we'd like to say a huge THANK YOU ❤️ to everyone involved in containing the wildfire over the past several days.

Our sincere thanks go to the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, Police Scotland, emergency services, partner agencies, land managers, volunteers, and members of our local community who have worked tirelessly to protect Glenmore and the surrounding area. Your dedication and hard work have been nothing short of incredible, and we are so grateful for everything you've done.

🌲 Please note: Glenmore remains closed, with a Police Scotland cordon in place at Coylumbridge. We kindly ask everyone not to travel to the area and to respect all road closures and emergency service instructions.

At this time, Loch Morlich Watersports remains closed, and we will continue to follow guidance from the emergency services and relevant authorities. The safety of our customers, staff, and the local environment remains our top priority.

💙 Thank you to all of our customers for your patience, understanding, and the many kind messages of support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Loch Morlich Watersports as soon as it is safe to do so.

We will continue to post updates here as soon as we have further information.

20/07/2026

Loch Morlich Watersports will remain closed until further notice.
All bookings for the 21st will be refunded

19/07/2026

Due to the ongoing wildfire, Loch Morlich Watersports will be closed on Monday.

All bookings for that day will be fully refunded. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please stay safe, and we’ll provide further updates as they become available.

[Update: 6pm Sunday, 19 July]

Firefighters continue to respond and are making progress at the wildfire in the Glenmore area at the Cairngorms National Park.

There are encouraging signs across the affected area, with visible improvements becoming increasingly evident. While this is positive, wildfires can change rapidly and unexpectedly, and it is important that we do not become complacent.

We remind the public that the area remains closed to visitors and there are still road closures in place.

There is further information for local residents and members of the public who have been displaced by the ongoing wildfire. Please follow the advice from Police Scotland Highland & Islands

Police Scotland advice:

Local residents and other members of the public who have been displaced by the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park who require to return to the exclusion zone are asked to call 01349 886691 to register their details.
You will then be contacted when it is deemed safe to enter.
The Cairngorm Ski Road (C7) currently closed at Coylumbridge.
People should continue to avoid the area unless contacted via the process detailed above.

Cairngorms National Park The Highland Council RSPB Scotland

Read full update on our website:

https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/update-wildfire-at-cairngorms-national-park/

18/07/2026

Update: 6pm – Saturday, 18 July

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the Glenmore area of the Cairngorms National Park for a fourth consecutive day, supported by specialist resources and helicopter water-bombing operations.

We currently have six fire appliances, two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), a Wildfire Support Unit and a water carrier at the scene.

The situation on the ground remains dynamic and continues to be influenced by changing weather conditions, particularly wind strength and direction.

However, there has been significant progress over the past 24 hours, with conditions on both the eastern flank, including the Strathnethy area, and the western flank showing marked improvement compared with this time yesterday.

In light of the progress made, SFRS is reviewing its operational requirements and resource deployment for tonight and tomorrow. Crews remain fully committed to maintaining control of the incident and protecting local communities.

There are encouraging signs across the affected area, with visible improvements becoming increasingly evident. While this is positive, wildfires can change rapidly and unexpectedly, and it is important that we do not become complacent.

Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Michael Humphreys said: “We hope this update provides reassurance to local residents and communities. However, it is equally important that expectations are managed given the unpredictable nature of wildfire incidents and the ongoing influence of weather conditions.
“We would like to thank the partnership working of landowners and agencies and our local communities for their continued patience, and cooperation throughout this incident.”

See the full update: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/update-wildfire-at-cairngorms-national-park/

Police Scotland Highland & Islands Cairngorms National Park The Highland Council RSPB Scotland

18/07/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE – LOCH MORLICH CLOSED 🚨

🔥 Due to the ongoing wildfire in the Glenmore area, Loch Morlich Watersports will remain CLOSED on Sunday 19th July. 🔥

❌ Please DO NOT travel to Loch Morlich or the surrounding area.
The safety of everyone—our visitors, staff, local residents and the emergency services—is our highest priority.

🙏 We ask everyone to respect the closures and follow all advice issued by the emergency services while they continue to deal with this major incident.

💙 A huge thank you to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, the RSPB, and all the agencies, local businesses and volunteers working tirelessly in incredibly difficult conditions to protect our community and landscape.

💳 If you have a booking with us on Sunday 19th July, you will automatically receive a full refund. There is no need to contact us—we will process this as quickly as possible.

📢 We will continue to share updates as soon as we have more information.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your support. ❤️ Please stay safe and keep away from the affected area.

17/07/2026

Unfortunately, Loch Morlich Watersports will remain closed today due to the ongoing wildfire.

We know this is disappointing for those who had planned to visit, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

💳 All refunds for today’s bookings will be processed shortly—there’s no need to contact us.

❤️ We’d also like to say a huge thank you to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, along with all the emergency services and partner agencies who have worked tirelessly to tackle the wildfire. Your incredible dedication, courage, and hard work are deeply appreciated by us and the wider community.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we hope to welcome you back to Loch Morlich Watersports as soon as it’s safe to do so.

Thank you for your continued support. Please stay safe. 🙏