News

Peatland activity to be significantly expanded to help National Park become a ‘carbon sink’ for Scotland

Future of Scotland’s first National Park up for discussion as consultation gets underway

Measures including more tree planting, sustainable transport services, affordable housing for local people and a ‘nature first’ approach to development are just some of the proposals set out as part of the step change required to ensure Loch Lomond &…

Official opening for new Bracklinn Bridge

Members of the Callander community joined local Councillors and National Park Authority representatives at Bracklinn Falls, for the official opening of the new Bracklinn Bridge.

Introducing…Heather Reid – National Park Board Convener

Newly elected National Park Board Convener Heather Reid shares her thoughts on leading our Board at this pivotal time for our National Park.

National Park Rangers share water safety knowledge and skills

Ranger Service Manager Leigh Hamilton tells us about her work engaging businesses around Loch Lomond to participate in water safety  training.

James Stuart shares his thoughts on his eight years on the Board

James Stuart served eight years on the National Park Authority Board, stepping down as Convener in February after the maximum two terms. He shares his thoughts on the highlights and challenges during his eight years on the Board:

Bracklinn Falls reopens to the public

Work to install a replacement bridge at Bracklinn Falls in Callander has been completed and the popular site has reopened to local walkers and visitors.

Significant investment in popular visitor sites across National Park

A raft of improvements to visitor infrastructure across Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park moves forward this month, ahead of what is expected to be another busy visitor season.

Work underway to install new Bracklinn Bridge

Construction work is underway to install the new Bracklinn Bridge in Callander, with contractors on site from 9th January to begin erecting the bridge.

If we want a healthy future, we need healthy nature

By Simon Jones, Director of Environment at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority

New Board Convener for National Park’s next chapter

Dr Heather Reid, a science education consultant and former weather forecaster with the Met Office and BBC Scotland, has been elected to become the new Convener of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

National Park visitors plan 10,000 sustainable journeys

An app trialled to encourage National Park visitors to leave their car and plan more sustainable journeys has reached its 10,000th journey within a year.

Statement on Loch Long Fish Farm planning application

James Stuart, Convenor of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, said: “Today (Monday 31st October) the National Park Authority Board refused an application for a marine fish farm below Beinn Reithe, Loch Long. “This decision was taken following…

Conic Hill path works this winter

Upgrade works taking place October 2022 – March 2023.

Final week to share views on Loch Lomond Byelaws proposals

There is one week remaining for anyone with an interest in Loch Lomond to share their views on the proposed changes to the Loch’s byelaws.