Farm steadings wanted as houses

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) hopes the properties can be converted into rented accommodation.

Housing provision is one of the key objectives of the CNPA's long-term plan for the 14,000 sq mile (38,000 sq km) park, which is home to 16,000 people.

A qualified surveyor will assess the suitability of the properties offered.

Young people

The buildings will be turned into rented accommodation in line with guidance set out by Scottish Executive agency Communities Scotland.

The CNPA said the property owners would retain the property, but it would be rented out to tenants either through the owner or by a housing association.

Fiona Munro, the CNPA's housing policy officer, said: "There is a clear lack of affordable housing in the park and it is something that needs to be addressed, particularly if we want to meet one of the national park plan's aims of retaining young people and attracting new migrants."

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