Met Office Red Weather Warning – very strong winds, causing dangerous conditions and significant disruption across Central Scotland, including large areas of the National Park on 24/01, 10am – 5pm. As such, all sites and services, including offices, visitor centres, slipways and public toilets managed by the National Park Authority will be closed.

We strongly advise against any attempts to travel to, or within the National Park during this time.

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Visitor attractions & business support

Sometimes our wildlife chooses not to be seen, preferring to shun the limelight, which isn’t ideal for your visitors. Luckily there are some fantastic locations where the chances of seeing key species are vastly increased and have the benefit of on-hand experts to guide them through the experience.

Visitor Centres & Attractions

Tours

Essential kit

Some visitors come prepared, but many do not. You can greatly enhance a visitor’s experience by having some essential kit available to lend or hire. Consider investing in some of the following:

  • Binoculars for adults and children
  • Wellies
  • Rain ponchos
  • Maps
  • Rucksacks
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Midge repellent
  • Midge net

Broaden your offer

To help raise the profile of the nature and wildlife experiences available near your business, display recent sightings and key things to look out for on a chalkboard or display board. Encourage visitors to mark up when and where they’ve seen something.

  • Wildlife and nature talks
  • Partner with a wildlife tour company
  • Link to nest cams
  • Promote nature events in your area

Learn about the local area

Sometimes we know less about what’s on our doorstep than our favourite holiday destinations. Use this guide and advice from the organisations listed below to learn about what species and habitats are available to your visitors. The more passionate you are, the more the visitor will value it.

Resources & contacts

There are lots of online sources of information to help you develop nature and wildlife activities and inspiration for your visitors. Agencies and charities can offer guidance and specialist knowledge. Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs (the conservation charity for the National Park) has recently developed an ecotourism toolkit to help businesses make the most of the special qualities of our environment in a responsible and sustainable way.

Other organisations that have resources and advice are:

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