Pathway to create a climate resilient Strathard outlined in new Framework
A new Framework for the Strathard area has been created to realise a vision of a healthier, more climate resilient Strathard.
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Projects we’re supporting
We support our National Park communities to develop and deliver projects that benefit local people.
Here are some of the community-led projects we’re supporting:
Lochgoilhead Community Trust provide all-abilities access to areas of biodiverse habitat
Posted in Community projects Grant Scheme case studies
The National Park Green Recovery Fund has helped local communities, land managers, businesses and other partners to recover from the pandemic in a sustainable way.
Community collaboration on climate and nature
By Stuart Mearns, Director of Place, Loch Lomond & The Trosscahs National Park
New polytunnel at Lochgoil Primary School helps pupils learn about sustainability
Posted in Community projects Grant Scheme case studies
Through the National Park Grant Scheme, we offered £2,316.40 to Lochgoil Primary School to support the build of a new polytunnel which will provide year-round opportunities for growing fruit, vegetables, trees and wildflowers for the school and wider community.
National Park provides renewable heating source for the Trossachs School Community Project
Posted in Community projects Grant Scheme case studies
In 2020, a Grant Scheme award of £20,000 was given to the Trossachs Community Trust to install a renewable (biomass) heating and hot water supply at the site of an old school in Brig O’Turk, which will eventually be used…
2019-2020 Grant Scheme Case Studies
Here are some examples of funded projects from the previous years.
The River Goil Green Revetment Project: Supporting salmon through nature-based solutions
In this blog, we highlight recent Wild Park work which has been carried out by the Lochgoilhead community and our partners Argyll Fisheries Trust to help conserve the River Goil and support one of Scotland’s most iconic fish species.
Strathard Framework – Your Place, Your Future
Posted in Community projects LIVE Park Strathard Framework
An exciting project has recently been set up to create a new ‘Framework’ for the Strathard area that will incorporate guidance on development opportunities and explore land use aspirations.
Historic Kilmun
Posted in Community projects
The Argyll Mausoleum was a traditional burial place for the Earls and Dukes of Argyll (Chiefs of the Clan Campbell) from the 14th Century until 1949 and holds a place of pride within the community.
Hogback Stone – Luss
Posted in Community projects
Luss Heritage Group and Luss and Arden Community Development Trust have been leading a project to restore a beautiful Hogback Stone found in the graveyard of Luss Parish Church.
Strathard: A Landscape to Live Work and Play
Posted in Community projects
A gem in the Trossachs Strathard is located within the spectacular scenery of the Trossachs and takes in the communities of Aberfoyle, Kinlochard, Inversnaid and Stronachlachar. As well as a breathtaking backdrop of mountains and ancient woodlands, other natural treasures…
Paths in the Park
Posted in Community projects
In 2011, communities in the Park identified through their Community Action Plans the desire to develop local paths. As these aspirations also met our National Park aims, a framework was developed in 2012 called Paths in the Park.
Callander’s Landscape
Callander’s Landscape is an ambitious community-led project to turn the town of Callander into the outdoor capital of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Thanks to £1.43million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) the project has received a…