29thApril 2016On the 27thApril Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority welcomed theHollywood actor Lee Stetson to their headquarters in Balloch as part of specialcelebrations to mark 100 years of National Parks in the US.Lee Stetson has beenportraying John Muir – the founding father of the National Park movement – to hundredsof thousands of visitors at Yosemite National Park since 1983 and is a 'CentennialAmbassador' for US National Parks.The visit to Scotland’sfirst National Par...

This beautiful sunset is looking west towards Balquhidder from the decking of Balquhidder Mhor Lodge

April 20 2016Callingall red toorie hat wearers to the launch of Tom and Rhona Weir’s MountainGarden on Loch LomondsideAninvite is extended to everybody to don their red toorie hats and attend theformal opening of Tom and Rhona’s Mountain Garden, the latest addition to theiconic Tom Weir’s Rest and Statue site overlooking Balmaha Bay, on Saturday, April 30.The stunningmountain garden, located beside the Tom Weir Statue, will be formally opened at 2pm by actor, US National Parkambassador and Jo...

It's not just the destination, it's the journey too...Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is proud to nurture bright, young design talent to bring you a fresh viewpoint on some of the Park's most breathtaking locations.  Scotland’s trunk roads are not only designed to getyou to your destination as quickly as possible. Some of the roads throughthe National Park are now beautiful drives with that little bit extra. TheNational Park has made it even easier for you to enjoy your journey throug...

Wednesday 16 DecemberFour tourism businesses in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park have been shortlisted as Regional Finalists in theprestigious Scottish Thistle Awards, putting them in contention for the national awards in March 2016.The Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha and Venachar Lochside have beenshortlisted for Friendliest Pub/Bar and Best Informal Eating Experience, respectively in the Central South East region, while Portnellan nearCrianlarich is recognised in the Best Holiday Accommodatio...