Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
@cairngormreindeer.bsky.social
The UK's only free-ranging reindeer herd in their natural habitat, located in the Cairngorm Mountains.
Chickpea and her calf Jig on the hill this morning 🤩
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Chickpea and her calf Jig on the hill this morning 🤩
Dante says... lost for what to buy someone for Christmas? 🎁
📨How about gift vouchers for our Hill Trip? You will receive an email with voucher codes which can be passed on to the recipient(s) - perfect for that person who just seems to have everything!
www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/gift-voucher...
📨How about gift vouchers for our Hill Trip? You will receive an email with voucher codes which can be passed on to the recipient(s) - perfect for that person who just seems to have everything!
www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/gift-voucher...
November 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Dante says... lost for what to buy someone for Christmas? 🎁
📨How about gift vouchers for our Hill Trip? You will receive an email with voucher codes which can be passed on to the recipient(s) - perfect for that person who just seems to have everything!
www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/gift-voucher...
📨How about gift vouchers for our Hill Trip? You will receive an email with voucher codes which can be passed on to the recipient(s) - perfect for that person who just seems to have everything!
www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/gift-voucher...
99, along with our other three pure white (leucistic) reindeer, spend most of the year sticking out like sore thumbs. In the recent snow however, he's been perfectly camouflaged! ❄🤩
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
99, along with our other three pure white (leucistic) reindeer, spend most of the year sticking out like sore thumbs. In the recent snow however, he's been perfectly camouflaged! ❄🤩
Winter has arrived in the Cairngorms! 🤩
Here is Sundae enjoying a snowy morning on the hill. ❄
Here is Sundae enjoying a snowy morning on the hill. ❄
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Winter has arrived in the Cairngorms! 🤩
Here is Sundae enjoying a snowy morning on the hill. ❄
Here is Sundae enjoying a snowy morning on the hill. ❄
Dante and her 6 mth old daughter are looking fantastic! 🤩 Dante is now 8 yrs old and has been a very successful breeding female over the years with 3 other daughters to her name - Mangetout, Glacée and Amazon! Her youngest is proving to be quite shy in character but is slowly growing in confidence.
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Dante and her 6 mth old daughter are looking fantastic! 🤩 Dante is now 8 yrs old and has been a very successful breeding female over the years with 3 other daughters to her name - Mangetout, Glacée and Amazon! Her youngest is proving to be quite shy in character but is slowly growing in confidence.
A (wild) red deer hind and calf passing through the hill enclosure a few weeks back, to the mild interest of some of the reindeer. Red deer are much more agile than reindeer and can jump the fences of the enclosure, but we only see them inside it a couple of times a year probably.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A (wild) red deer hind and calf passing through the hill enclosure a few weeks back, to the mild interest of some of the reindeer. Red deer are much more agile than reindeer and can jump the fences of the enclosure, but we only see them inside it a couple of times a year probably.
Zoom and Kernel waiting for their breakfast! 🤩
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Zoom and Kernel waiting for their breakfast! 🤩
Sleigh training has started here at the reindeer centre. 🔔
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sleigh training has started here at the reindeer centre. 🔔
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Orinoco is currently out free-ranging so it was lovely to catch up with her today! 🤩
She friendly and inquisitive without being pushy, a really lovely lass.
(Behind Orinoco is Brew to the left and Kuksa to the right)
She friendly and inquisitive without being pushy, a really lovely lass.
(Behind Orinoco is Brew to the left and Kuksa to the right)
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Orinoco is currently out free-ranging so it was lovely to catch up with her today! 🤩
She friendly and inquisitive without being pushy, a really lovely lass.
(Behind Orinoco is Brew to the left and Kuksa to the right)
She friendly and inquisitive without being pushy, a really lovely lass.
(Behind Orinoco is Brew to the left and Kuksa to the right)
Whilst most of the males in our hill enclosure were waiting patiently for their breakfast in the cloud, the cows and calves were happily lying above the cloud enjoying the morning sun! Fiona went up to find them and herded them down, meanwhile Andi and Ruth waited with the boys in the cloud! ☁☀️
October 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Whilst most of the males in our hill enclosure were waiting patiently for their breakfast in the cloud, the cows and calves were happily lying above the cloud enjoying the morning sun! Fiona went up to find them and herded them down, meanwhile Andi and Ruth waited with the boys in the cloud! ☁☀️
Adzuki and the boys snoozing on a recent misty morning. 🤩
(Behind Adzuki we have got Jester, Zoom Cowboy, Busby, Kernel and 99)
(Behind Adzuki we have got Jester, Zoom Cowboy, Busby, Kernel and 99)
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Adzuki and the boys snoozing on a recent misty morning. 🤩
(Behind Adzuki we have got Jester, Zoom Cowboy, Busby, Kernel and 99)
(Behind Adzuki we have got Jester, Zoom Cowboy, Busby, Kernel and 99)
Happy Sunday from Sundae! 😍
Sundae features quite a lot on our social media - she's just so photogenic! She's had a brilliant year and became a mum back in the spring. She's currently in our hill enclosure with her 5-month-old daughter, her three sisters, and her 14-year-old mum, Spy!
Sundae features quite a lot on our social media - she's just so photogenic! She's had a brilliant year and became a mum back in the spring. She's currently in our hill enclosure with her 5-month-old daughter, her three sisters, and her 14-year-old mum, Spy!
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy Sunday from Sundae! 😍
Sundae features quite a lot on our social media - she's just so photogenic! She's had a brilliant year and became a mum back in the spring. She's currently in our hill enclosure with her 5-month-old daughter, her three sisters, and her 14-year-old mum, Spy!
Sundae features quite a lot on our social media - she's just so photogenic! She's had a brilliant year and became a mum back in the spring. She's currently in our hill enclosure with her 5-month-old daughter, her three sisters, and her 14-year-old mum, Spy!
Beret and her lovely male calf! 🤩
Beret is spending the autumn in the hill enclosure after free ranging all summer with her son. She's a fantastic mum, has a friendly character, and is thoroughly enjoying hand feeding from our visitors every day!
Beret is spending the autumn in the hill enclosure after free ranging all summer with her son. She's a fantastic mum, has a friendly character, and is thoroughly enjoying hand feeding from our visitors every day!
October 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Beret and her lovely male calf! 🤩
Beret is spending the autumn in the hill enclosure after free ranging all summer with her son. She's a fantastic mum, has a friendly character, and is thoroughly enjoying hand feeding from our visitors every day!
Beret is spending the autumn in the hill enclosure after free ranging all summer with her son. She's a fantastic mum, has a friendly character, and is thoroughly enjoying hand feeding from our visitors every day!
Nuii, Fab and Suebi have NEWS!
The October newsletter is away to the printers now, so if any of you adopters have changed addresses, or would like your newsletter posted directly to you rather than to the person who purchased your adoption for you - NOW would be a mighty fine time to tell us!
The October newsletter is away to the printers now, so if any of you adopters have changed addresses, or would like your newsletter posted directly to you rather than to the person who purchased your adoption for you - NOW would be a mighty fine time to tell us!
October 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Nuii, Fab and Suebi have NEWS!
The October newsletter is away to the printers now, so if any of you adopters have changed addresses, or would like your newsletter posted directly to you rather than to the person who purchased your adoption for you - NOW would be a mighty fine time to tell us!
The October newsletter is away to the printers now, so if any of you adopters have changed addresses, or would like your newsletter posted directly to you rather than to the person who purchased your adoption for you - NOW would be a mighty fine time to tell us!
"Well hello, pretty lady!"
The bulls are in full rutting mode just now - here's Butter strutting his stuff. Not sure Winnie is impressed though!
The bulls are in full rutting mode just now - here's Butter strutting his stuff. Not sure Winnie is impressed though!
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"Well hello, pretty lady!"
The bulls are in full rutting mode just now - here's Butter strutting his stuff. Not sure Winnie is impressed though!
The bulls are in full rutting mode just now - here's Butter strutting his stuff. Not sure Winnie is impressed though!
A very sleepy Dr Seuss! It's hard work being this fantastic! 😂 Dr Seuss has been back in the hill enclosure here on Cairngorm for the last couple of weeks. He's been on top form as ever, devouring hand feed, posing in photos with visitors, and generally lazing around!
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A very sleepy Dr Seuss! It's hard work being this fantastic! 😂 Dr Seuss has been back in the hill enclosure here on Cairngorm for the last couple of weeks. He's been on top form as ever, devouring hand feed, posing in photos with visitors, and generally lazing around!
Mangetout and Holy Moley have both spent all summer out free-ranging in the hills. They both had a year off calving last year so we have brought them into the enclosure for the rut this year. 🤩
Holy Moley only ever grows one antler, whereas Mangetout grows an enourmous set. Aren't they phenomenal?
Holy Moley only ever grows one antler, whereas Mangetout grows an enourmous set. Aren't they phenomenal?
October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Mangetout and Holy Moley have both spent all summer out free-ranging in the hills. They both had a year off calving last year so we have brought them into the enclosure for the rut this year. 🤩
Holy Moley only ever grows one antler, whereas Mangetout grows an enourmous set. Aren't they phenomenal?
Holy Moley only ever grows one antler, whereas Mangetout grows an enourmous set. Aren't they phenomenal?
Problems on the hill road after Storm Amy! Now we are into the winter season, full waterproofs (inc over-trousers) are often mandatory to take part in a Hill Trip, for safety reasons. Hypothermia is a very real issue on a cold wet day in the mountains - and one that we'd really rather avoid! 🥶
October 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Problems on the hill road after Storm Amy! Now we are into the winter season, full waterproofs (inc over-trousers) are often mandatory to take part in a Hill Trip, for safety reasons. Hypothermia is a very real issue on a cold wet day in the mountains - and one that we'd really rather avoid! 🥶
This calf has been in the enclosure for the last wee while, he's getting really tame and inquisitive! 🤩
He has been named, but, as always, we don't name any of our calves online until the October newsletter has announced them to our adopters. 🤫
He has been named, but, as always, we don't name any of our calves online until the October newsletter has announced them to our adopters. 🤫
October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This calf has been in the enclosure for the last wee while, he's getting really tame and inquisitive! 🤩
He has been named, but, as always, we don't name any of our calves online until the October newsletter has announced them to our adopters. 🤫
He has been named, but, as always, we don't name any of our calves online until the October newsletter has announced them to our adopters. 🤫
Handsome Jester striding towards us on this morning's hill trip! 🤩
September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Handsome Jester striding towards us on this morning's hill trip! 🤩
It's #WorldRiversDay - a day to celebrate & raise awareness for the critical role rivers play worldwide. In 2023 we named our calves after world rivers. We have a Nile, Shannon and Yukon etc... but the star of this post is the beautiful Amazon! She's a lovely lass and behind her is her mum, Dante! 😍
September 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It's #WorldRiversDay - a day to celebrate & raise awareness for the critical role rivers play worldwide. In 2023 we named our calves after world rivers. We have a Nile, Shannon and Yukon etc... but the star of this post is the beautiful Amazon! She's a lovely lass and behind her is her mum, Dante! 😍
These photos were taken just over 4 months apart! Morven's calf has grown into a chunky little lass and is growing in confidence now she's back in the hill enclosure and meeting visitors every day. And Morven herself is in excellent condition but has grown the most peculiar set of curly antlers! 😂
September 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
These photos were taken just over 4 months apart! Morven's calf has grown into a chunky little lass and is growing in confidence now she's back in the hill enclosure and meeting visitors every day. And Morven herself is in excellent condition but has grown the most peculiar set of curly antlers! 😂
Happy Monday from the gorgeous Brie and her son, Cicero! 🤩
Brie was born in 2013 when all of our calves were named after different types of Cheese and Cicero was born in 2020 when all of our calves were named after Beans, Seeds and Peas. Cicero's name comes from the Latin for Chickpea! 🧀🫘🫛
Brie was born in 2013 when all of our calves were named after different types of Cheese and Cicero was born in 2020 when all of our calves were named after Beans, Seeds and Peas. Cicero's name comes from the Latin for Chickpea! 🧀🫘🫛
September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy Monday from the gorgeous Brie and her son, Cicero! 🤩
Brie was born in 2013 when all of our calves were named after different types of Cheese and Cicero was born in 2020 when all of our calves were named after Beans, Seeds and Peas. Cicero's name comes from the Latin for Chickpea! 🧀🫘🫛
Brie was born in 2013 when all of our calves were named after different types of Cheese and Cicero was born in 2020 when all of our calves were named after Beans, Seeds and Peas. Cicero's name comes from the Latin for Chickpea! 🧀🫘🫛
Borlotti's calf has been getting a lot of love on hill trips recently due to his distinctive white colouring but we think Borlotti is pretty gorgeous too! 🤩
Borlotti's calf, pictured behind her here, is leucistic, a genetic condition causing a partial lack of pigmentation.
Borlotti's calf, pictured behind her here, is leucistic, a genetic condition causing a partial lack of pigmentation.
September 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Borlotti's calf has been getting a lot of love on hill trips recently due to his distinctive white colouring but we think Borlotti is pretty gorgeous too! 🤩
Borlotti's calf, pictured behind her here, is leucistic, a genetic condition causing a partial lack of pigmentation.
Borlotti's calf, pictured behind her here, is leucistic, a genetic condition causing a partial lack of pigmentation.
It's #tongueouttuesday👅! Here's lovely Magnum, not looking as handsome as normal...
September 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's #tongueouttuesday👅! Here's lovely Magnum, not looking as handsome as normal...