Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has been looking for park residents to register their interest in growing produce in allotments.

It said Highland Council had looked at the potential of also using care homes and hospital gardens in the area.

The efforts form part of the Cairngorms Food for Life project.

It was launched in September 2010 to reduce food miles and increase consumption of locally-grown and made produce.

Earlier this month, the project secured £58,300 of European funding.