Habitat Types

The transition from lowland to highland Scotland is defined by the Highland Boundary Fault which cuts across Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park giving a landscape of striking contrasts. As a consequence, the Park holds a range of highland and lowland habitats and a spectrum of habitat types from mountains and moorland to the marine and coastal environment. This wide range of habitat types provide a home for an equally wide range of species. Below is some information on the habitats of the Park and the rich variety of wildlife that resides within them. Click on the headings below to find out more...