News releases archive
2007 News Releases
Members Wanted for New Planning Forum (17/12/2007)
A' phàirc issue 9 now available (12/12/2007)
Planning Service Improvement Surgery - Lochgoil Village Hall (07/12/2007)
What You Said about Planning and Development in the National Park (03/12/2007)
Grant Scheme for Killin Conservation Area (28/11/2007)
A New Plan for the Park Planners (23/11/2007)
New Lease of Life for National Park Minibus (20/11/2007)
National Park Communities Come Together (14/11/2007)
Sponsorships for National Park Apprentices (13/11/2007)
Site Tour for National Park Members (09/11/2007)
Planning Award Shortlist for National Park Authority (26/10/2007)
Loch Eckside clean up (15/10/2007)
Technology Boost for Local Tourist Businesses (12/10/2007)
A Bridge over the River Forth (11/10/2007)
Vikings Take over the Mushroom Festival (04/10/2007)
Autumn Art Craft Session (03/10/2007)
Killin Rural Sustainability Event (20/09/2007)
New National Park Appointments (12/09/2007)
Get Active in the National Park with the 4 B’s - Boats, Bike, Bus and Boots (10/09/2007)
Beachwatch 2007 comes to Ardentinny (05/09/2007)
Walk About the National Park (05/09/2007)
Firkin Point Closed (04/09/2007)
From Cottages to Castles (31/08/2007)
Celebrating Our Historic Buildings
Environmental Fair at the Gateway Centre (30/08/2007)
Helping You To Help The National Park (21/08/2007)
Natural Heritage Grant Scheme
Full Steam Ahead for the Steamship Sir Walter Scott (16/08/2007)
Byelaw Breach (10/08/2007)
John Muir Celebrates 50,000th Award (08/08/2007)
RESPECT the National Park (08/08/2007)
National Park’s First Chief Executive to Retire (07/08/2007)
Apprenticeship Support for National Park Businesses (02/08/2007)
Community Partnership Appoints Development Officer
Exhibitions Celebrate Scottish Culture (02/08/2007)
New events in the calendar
Byelaw Breach (26/07/2007)
Alleged Speeding on Loch Lomond
National Parks Week 2007 (26/07/2007)
Annual celebration
New Members wanted for National Park Access Forum (26/07/2007)
HRH The Prince of Wales honours Former National Park Convener (25/07/2007)
Gillie Thomson Receives OBE
Have Your Say on Planning in Balloch (24/07/2007)
Local Plan Open Day
National Park Callander Office Opened by MSP (23/07/2007)
Bruce Crawford's First Official Engagement in Callander
Balloch and Haldane Commuity Views Wanted (20/07/2007)
Park Authority Seeks Views on Planning (20/07/2007)
Planning Surgeries
Core Path Proposals - 4 Weeks to Go (05/07/2007)
Consultations
Go Wild with the National Park Rangers (05/07/2007)
Boggy Paradise for Luss Primary School (02/07/2007)
Science Lends a Helping Hand to Loch Lomond Salmon (27/06/2007)
Smolt Trap to Monitor Juveniles
Get hooked on the new National Park Fishing Guide (22/06/2007)
Choosing the Right Path (04/06/2007)
Core Paths Consultations
New Environment Minister Takes to the Water (01/06/2007)
Byelaw Breach (30/05/2007)
Rubbish weekend for National Park Staff (23/05/2007)
Trossachs and Breadalbane Litter-pick
Patrol Boat Launched in Honour of Brigadier (21/05/2007)
New Patrol Boat for Loch Lomond Rangers
All British National Parks Meet at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs (16/05/2007)
KIT-OUT the Park (15/05/2007)
National Park Local Plan – Feedback on Local Plan Open Days (14/05/2007)
New Loch Lomond Byelaws Coming (08/05/2007)
Revised Byelaws Effective from 21 May 2007
Callander Office Open for Business (30/04/2007)
New Focus for Activity in the Trossachs
A' phàirc issue 8 now available (29/03/2007)
Have Your Say on Planning in Callander (29/03/2007)
New Land Management Officer (29/03/2007)
Out & About in the National Park (29/03/2007)
Ship Ahoy for Croftamie Nursery (23/03/2007)
Top TERMS Tipped for Trossachs Entrepreneurs (16/03/2007)
Business mentoring scheme
Ministerial Approval of National Park Plan and Revised Loch Lomond Byelaws (15/03/2007)
Statement
Are you a NEW Woman? (09/03/2007)
Park’s Callander Base Nearing Completion (08/03/2007)
Environment Minister Gives Green Thumbs Up to National Park HQ (02/03/2007)
Sarah Boyack Visits
Design Excellence for National Park HQ (12/02/2007)
Excellent BREEAM rating
Help Plan Your Community (12/02/2007)
National Park Local Plan
Women Inspire National Park Networking Event (12/02/2007)
Looking after Your Environment is Good for your Health (07/02/2007)
Scottish Environment Week 2007
The National Park is Alive with the Sound of Scottish Opera (07/02/2007)
Village hall opera recitals
Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway Opens (01/02/2007)
Gold Award for National Park Gateway Centre (24/01/2007)
The National Park Argyll Classic Car Run (08/01/2007)
Slipway closed (05/01/2007)
2006 News Releases
New Convener for National Park Access Forum (22/12/2006)
Planning for People Workshops (21/12/2006)
Volunteer into the New Year (21/12/2006)
Balloch Slipway closed (14/12/2006)
Communities Shaping their Future in Scotland’s first National Park (14/12/2006)
Sustainability Key Feature of Park Authority's New Home (06/12/2006)
HQ Building Underway
Youth Connections Group Receives John Muir Award (04/12/2006)
Innovative Vehicle Visits Micro Renewable Workshop (23/11/2006)
Luss Path Consultation (23/11/2006)
Phone Mast Application (23/11/2006)
Carrochan Road Car Park, Balloch (13/11/2006)
Closing to accommodate building of new NP HQ
Community Paths Network (09/11/2006)
Swedish Visit to The National Park (08/11/2006)
Visit by Swedish Ministry
Wildlife Winter Warmers (08/11/2006)
Learn about hibernation - a fun activity in Strachur
Wildlife Winter Warmers (08/11/2006)
Learn about hibernation - a fun activity in Arrochar
Micro Renewables in the Park (01/11/2006)
Renewable Energy and Planning
Success for National Park Litter Pickers (01/11/2006)
Staff, board and volunteers volunteer day
Loch Lomond Byelaws (27/10/2006)
Scottish Executive Requests Information
Enchanted Forest Walk (25/10/2006)
Ranger-led Walk at Tyndrum
Lochgoilhead Community Path Consultation (09/10/2006)
Village Hall 24 October
Community Trust Training Sessions are Back (04/10/2006)
Maoris Feature at Mushroom Festival (04/10/2006)
Renewable Energy Powers National Park Workshop (04/10/2006)
Local Path Network Consultations (29/09/2006)
Nuts about National Red Squirrel Week (29/09/2006)
Events at Strathyre and the National Park Gateway Centre
Full marks for Luss Bathing Water (21/09/2006)
New Look for National Park Planning Committee (12/09/2006)
Balquhidder Community Path Network Consultation (11/09/2006)
Change of Venue for National Park Board Meeting, Monday 11 September (06/09/2006)
Journey for the Wild arrives in Loch Lomond (04/09/2006)
National Park Events (04/09/2006)
Calling all Trades in the National Park (30/08/2006)
National Park Locals Lead on Litter (23/08/2006)
Park-wide Anti-litter Campaign
New Park Convener Visits Volunteers (17/08/2006)
Working Party at Bracklinn Falls
Balloch Community Path Network Consultation (09/08/2006)
Island Technology in the Palm of Your Hand (09/08/2006)
Volunteers Wanted
Community Heritage Lottery Fund Boost for Cowal (08/08/2006)
Stamping out Anti Social Behaviour at Loch Lomond (08/08/2006)
Boat of the Sun Powers Access to Loch Lomond Nature Reserve (25/07/2006)
New Convener and Deputy for National Park (24/07/2006)
Callander Base for National Park (14/07/2006)
National Park Authority to Elect New Convener and Deputy (14/07/2006)
National Park Election Results (29/06/2006)
Balloch Public Slipway Closed (26/06/2006)
Pedal Power at the Bonny Banks of Loch Lomond (21/06/2006)
Name the Solar Boat Competition (09/06/2006)
Island Hopping Litter-ally for National Park Volunteers (08/06/2006)
National Park Elections get Underway (08/06/2006)
Loch Lomond Patrol proves a Success (09/05/2006)
New Member for Access Forum (09/05/2006)
National Park Authority Calling for Candidates (02/05/2006)
Election for Members
Planning Award Commendation for National Park Community Futures Programme (28/04/2006)
National Park Seeks Groups for Solar Boat Trials (20/04/2006)
National Park Events Programme 2006 (12/04/2006)
Police Support for National Park Rangers on Loch Lomond (11/04/2006)
Boost for Land Managers in the National Park (27/03/2006)
Don’t Miss Out on your National Park Vote (22/03/2006)
New Phase for National Park HQ (10/03/2006)
Breadalbane Leaflet Exchange Day (06/03/2006)
Traffic Threat to Cowal’s Wildlife (06/03/2006)
Avian Influenza (Bird flu) (24/02/2006)
Carrochan Road Residential Development - Statement (22/02/2006)
National Park Volunteers Help Clear the Way (15/02/2006)
Revised Loch Lomond Byelaws with Ministers (15/02/2006)
Vote for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park (10/02/2006)
Rowardennan Public Toilets Closed (02/02/2006)
Partners work together to help endangered Black Grouse (19/01/2006)
National Park Authority Volunteering Opportunity (18/01/2006)
Rowardennan Car Park Restrictions (17/01/2006)
National Park Access Forum Seeks New Member (12/01/2006)
Bird Cake for Beginners (11/01/2006)
National Park Ranger events
2005 News Releases
Pupils come to the rescue for Winter Wildlife (19/12/2005)
Park Authority Approves Final Byelaw Proposals (12/12/2005)
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Local Access Forum (07/12/2005)
Park Authority to Decide on Loch Lomond Byelaws (07/12/2005)
NPA meeting 13 December 2005
National Park magazine now available (25/11/2005)
Loch Lomond Slipways Closed (24/11/2005)
Top Architect Team Appointed to National Park HQ Project (21/11/2005)
Stoneymollan Gateway nearing Completion (16/11/2005)
Land Managers in the National Park get a helping hand (11/11/2005)
New Land Use Initiative
National Park Communities lead by Example (02/11/2005)
International conference visit to the Park
Build a New Life with Channel 5 (01/11/2005)
Calling all Hillwalkers (20/10/2005)
Project Ptarmigan
Countryside Ranger on European Otter Mission (20/10/2005)
Halloween Happenings in the National Park (19/10/2005)
Reminder to Have your Say on Loch Lomond Byelaws (11/10/2005)
Consultation closes soon
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Access Forum (27/09/2005)
Aberfoyle meeeting
Go Nuts for National Red Squirrel Week (05/09/2005)
Local events
From the Blue Mountains to the Bonny Banks (30/08/2005)
Australian Environment Minister Visits Loch Lomond
Icelandic Business Tour for Cowal Women (18/08/2005)
Park Picture Perfect (16/08/2005)
Staff photo competition
The Mighty Clanscape Returns (09/08/2005)
Cultural heritage event in Killin
Authority to Consult on Loch Lomond Byelaw Changes (08/08/2005)
Bat nights, forest walks and the world’s biggest grouse, find out more in The National Park’s magazine (03/08/2005)
Cashel Opens new Forest Education Centre (29/07/2005)
Sallochy Bay Gate Closure (29/07/2005)
Minister Launches New Patrol Boat and Supports HQ (20/07/2005)
New Safety Buoys for River Leven (12/07/2005)
Stoneymollan Roundabout Traffic Management Update (11/07/2005)
Statement
National Park Authority Appointments (08/07/2005)
Five Members re-appointed by Executive
Proposals to Change Loch Lomond Byelaws (04/07/2005)
Changes agreed for consultation
Loch Lomond Byelaw Review (28/06/2005)
Briefing on proposals for change
Stoneymollan Roundabout and Traffic Management (21/06/2005)
Statement
West Highland Way 25th Anniversary Relay (14/06/2005)
1,000 young people lead the way
Folk in the Park (26/05/2005)
Open-air Concert for the West Highland Way
Volunteer in the Vale (26/05/2005)
River Leven clean up
First National Park Plan Launched for Consultation (16/05/2005)
Minister launches plan at Loch Katrine
Young People to Lead the Way (06/04/2005)
West Highland Way Celebrations
Rural Business Women Training (23/02/2005)
Are you a Budding Entrepreneur? The Rural Business Women Project may have the answers
National Park Access Forum Appointed (09/02/2005)
Members represent wide range of interests
Solar-powered boat for Loch Lomond (28/01/2005)
SS Sir Walter Scott Future Secured (28/01/2005)
Milarrochy Slipway Open (20/01/2005)
Occupancy Restrictions in the National Park (20/01/2005)
Statement
Otters at Drumkinnon Tower (18/01/2005)
Statement
Loch Lomond Byelaw Consultations Launched (14/01/2005)
Loch Lomond Slipways Closed (10/01/2005)
2004 News Releases
Diary Note - Loch Lomond Byelaw Consultations Briefing (30/12/2004)
Rural Business Women in Cowal (29/12/2004)
Loch Lomond Byelaw Consultations (24/12/2004)
Local Access Forum Recruiting (02/12/2004)
Moth Myths, Local Members and Badger Setts (01/12/2004)
a' phairc number 3
Loch Lomond Seaplanes Certificate of Lawfulness - Statement (17/11/2004)
West Highland Way Development Manager Appointed (26/10/2004)
Hallowe'en events (20/10/2004)
Skills Study for National Park (15/10/2004)
Aberfoyle Mushroom Festival (13/10/2004)
CZECH IT OUT IN ABERFOYLE!
2005 Calendar Launched (11/10/2004)
National Park Publicity Boost!
Planning Committee Visit Archaeological Site (08/10/2004)
River Leven Safety Marks - joint statement with Loch Lomond Association (29/09/2004)
First Corporate Plan Published (08/09/2004)
National Park Authority to meet in Strachur (06/09/2004)
National Park Lends Helping Hand (30/08/2004)
Transport Survey Results Arrive (24/08/2004)
From Riverbank Tales to Wildwood Trails - a' phàirc number 2 (18/08/2004)
Days Out in the Trossachs Booklet Published (30/07/2004)
New Council-nominated Members Appointed (12/07/2004)
Park Communities Lead by Example (24/06/2004)
Ogling the Glen (22/06/2004)
Ranger-led walk in Glen Ogle
National Park Takes on Caledonian Challenge (17/06/2004)
Team of staff get ready for the West Highland Way challenge
Authority Takes Strong Line on Seaplanes (15/06/2004)
Regulation of Seaplanes on Loch Lomond
Stoneymollan Roudabout Design Contest (14/06/2004)
Winner Announced
Local Needs Housing in the Loch Lomond Area (09/06/2004)
Statement
Loch Lomond Cyclefest (03/06/2004)
Celebrate National Bike Week
Loch Eck Clean Up (02/06/2004)
Rangers, angling club and volunteers in loch tidy
Second Trossachs Trundler (26/05/2004)
New Service and Walks Leaflet
Go Outdoors (24/05/2004)
Outdoor Activity Providers' Booking Line
Stoneymollan Gateway Competition (24/05/2004)
Exhibition of entries
Emergency Flare Demonstration (10/05/2004)
Buzzard release (28/04/2004)
Media Invitation
Transport Survey (27/04/2004)
Postal survey of local transport needs
a' phairc (23/04/2004)
National Park newsletter launched
Councils Nominate Park Authority Members (08/04/2004)
Events Programme Launched (05/04/2004)
Spring and Summer 2004
Play in the Park Seminar (02/04/2004)
Wildlife Crime Event (01/04/2004)
Media Invitation
First Annual Report Published (30/03/2004)
European Experts Meet at Loch Lomond (26/03/2004)
Codes of Conduct for Lochs Ard, Earn and Eck (25/03/2004)
Control of Seaplanes (15/03/2004)
Draft Byelaw Proposals
John Muir Trust Award for St Fillans Primary School (05/03/2004)
Community Paths in Strathard (28/01/2004)
2003 News Releases
Woodland and Forestry Framework Launched (12/12/2003)
Loch Lomond Seaplane Statement (05/12/2003)
Business Network Launched (24/11/2003)
Midross Development set to Proceed (17/11/2003)
Water Vole Prize (10/11/2003)
Community Transport Events (24/10/2003)
Balloch Bridge Approved (24/09/2003)
MSP Opens Breadalbane Area Office (10/09/2003)
National Park Authority to Meet in Callander (10/09/2003)
Permanent Artworks Launched (05/09/2003)
Cairngorms National Park Welcomed (01/09/2003)
Minister Celebrates Early Actions (29/07/2003)
Learn a Conservation Skill (17/07/2003)
Re:Motion Sustainable Transport Exhibition (17/07/2003)
Ardentinny Day at the Beach (07/07/2003)
Gateway Centre Wins Civic Trust Award (04/07/2003)
Clanscape Cultural Extravaganza at Balmaha (02/07/2003)
National Park Opens Office in Cowal (23/06/2003)
Community Futures International Recognition (11/06/2003)
National Park Authority meets in Cowal (11/06/2003)
Emergency Flare Demo (09/06/2003)
Apprenticeship Training Scheme (03/06/2003)
Cowal Path Consultation (03/06/2003)
Ranger Base on Inchconnachan, Loch Lomond (02/06/2003)
Comprehensive Visitor Survey (22/05/2003)
Go Wild in Argyll (22/05/2003)
Community Partnership Formalised (12/05/2003)
Killin Community Paths (01/05/2003)
Local Consultation
Easter Fun (09/04/2003)
Authority to meet in Balloch (18/03/2003)
National Park Means Business (18/03/2003)
Loch Lomond Catchment Plan Launched (11/03/2003)
Travelling Gallery Takes High Road (07/02/2003)
RNLI Safety Volunteers (05/02/2003)
Park, Rescue Boat and RNLI look for volunteers
Big Garden Birdwatch (17/01/2003)
2002 News Releases
Interim Committe Final Meeting (16/12/2002)
Hospice Approved (10/12/2002)
Children's Hospice Planning Meeting (06/12/2002)
Top Appointments Announced (25/11/2002)
Park Authority to Meet in Killin (19/11/2002)
Forestry Consultation (04/11/2002)
Volunteers go MADD (22/10/2002)
Park Authority Meets in Callander (13/09/2002)
Callander Meadows (31/08/2002)
National Park Authority Meets in Argyll (26/08/2002)
Royal Launch for National Park (24/07/2002)
Election of Convener (15/07/2002)
