Park Life Magazine - July/August 2021 by Park Life Scotland

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Welcome

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In This Edition...

t’s so nice to see people around the countryside and lochs without that nagging feeling that maybe they shouldn’t be here! We’re slowly emerging back into the daylight and it’s a welcome relief for all the Park’s businesses and their patient customers. Halfway through our second year of dealing with COVID and as a community we’re still here, still providing the local goods and services, still welcoming visitors. All we need now is the weather.

Late summer is a beautiful time here, and if you were looking for a place and time to help de-stress you’d be hard pressed to beat Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park right now. Take a deep breath and enjoy.

Katrina, Lisa, Simon The Park Life Team

Of course, Park events have taken a noticeable hit and will take a while to build up again. It’s good to see Doune the Rabbit Hole (12-15 August) back with a bang, with an arguably bigger and better line-up than ever (too big to list here; see the website). Tickets are on sale at www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk A bit later in the year the Gartness Beer Festival makes its return on 23rd October. This event is run for the benefit of local charities, and last time out it was a huge success. The organisers are keen to get sponsors on board now, so get in touch if you can support the festival. Event tickets and information on sponsoring/advertising can be found at www.gartnessbeerfestival.co.uk

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Volunteers log record breaking figures in Argyll woodland thanks to funding

COMMUNITY grant has helped volunteers log record breaking visitor numbers three times greater than predicted for the winter months at a Scottish woodland by Loch Goil in Argyll.

Two people counters have been installed at Cormonachan Community Woodlands (CCW)in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and between October 2020 and March 2021 recorded 2,795 people. The installation of the technology has been funded by a Paths for All grant and has helped the volunteer group record the footfall at the site strengthening their funding application for a 2km path extension.

The extension would allow visitors to reach the Cormonachan Waterfalls, a stunning landmark within the woodlands which is currently too dangerous for the public to reach. Aberdeen-born retiree, Douglas Locke (80), has been volunteering for CCW since 1998 and was appointed Secretary in 2014. Douglas is passionate about preserving the native woodlands and looks to find new ways to share the Scottish beauty with the public, and welcome new visitors. Douglas said: “The people counter posts have been a great addition to the woodlands and has helped us accurately monitor how many people visit daily – and the increased footfall has been a lovely surprise! “Many people have looked to the outdoors to keep busy during the last year, and I hope it has highlighted just how much Scotland has to offer and how important it is to have access to nice outdoor spaces. “By logging our visiting levels, we hope to further expand the project turning the Woodlands into a real tourist attraction to support the local economy.” Prior to lockdown, the CCW team hosted a range of events to support the Argyll community, including live theatre performances, outdoor art galleries and memorials.

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With the warmer days on the way, the voluntary team are eager to showcase Cormonachan Woodlands as a hidden gem to the wider public.

Douglas added: “We preserve 63.9 hectors of ancient woodlands which consists mainly of oaks, hazel and other native plants. With membership funding we were able to set up a red squirrel hide, and a contemplation shelter with an absolutely magnificent view over Loch Goil people love it. “Our projects are funded by donations, membership schemes, the local community and grants like the one from Paths for All. “We see a wide range of people accessing the woodland which makes our work even more important to ensure the area is safe and accessible.” Paths for All awarded £65,459 worth of grants to 33 groups across Scotland, from the Isle of Lewis to the Scottish Borders, who have transformed neglected parts of their local path networks. Community Path funding will be used for wide-ranging work including structural improvements, installing signage, hiring tools or contractors, promoting hidden routes and improving biodiversity along path networks. This year’s grants have been funded by Nature Scot, Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government. The Community Path grant is now open for applications for up to £1500 to support upgrade, promotion, and maintenance of local paths. Rona Gibb, Senior Manager at Paths for All, said: “With walking being one of few reasons for leaving our homes over the past year, it has shown how important it is to have access to nice outdoor spaces and routes. “The work ongoing in communities across the country

has far more than local value – it has a big impact on improving the physical, mental and social health of society. “Having safe and accessible local greenspace is so central when it comes to keeping us active and connecting with nature and our community. “The work of volunteers improving their local path network is invaluable, and is fundamental to encouraging more people to walk every day and everywhere.” Paths for All works with Scottish Government and 30 partners to support and deliver national policies, such as the National Walking Strategy and other ‘active travel’ initiatives. The Scottish charity awards thousands of pounds worth of grants to worthwhile projects that improve health, promote walking and improve environments for people to be active in. Paths for All’s focus is clear: it wants to get Scotland walking: everyone, every day, everywhere. For more information on Paths for All, visit: www.pathsforall.org.uk

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2021 GARTNESS

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The Gartness Beer Festival confirmed for Saturday 23rd October... this year!

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volunteers in the custom designed, limited edition beer festival pint and gin glasses as well as Live music, DJ and quality butcher supplied BBQ... and salad...probably. By the way, there really will be heating set up in the barn this year! We raised over £12,000 for charities last time out and are confident we’ll exceed that this year with the usual incredible local support and generous sponsors - We have great support these days in the local media too so there are fantastic opportunities available for sponsorship - contact Murray to discuss. We will be raising funds exclusively for local charities this year, details of

which will be confirmed shortly via the website, and are proud to confirm that once again our event is fully accessible for all, including wheelchair friendly toilet facilities, guaranteeing access to everyone......just as long as they’re over 18 of course. The whole team of volunteers who organise & set up the event, staff the door & bars on the night and clean up after the night all look forward to seeing you on the 23rd but be quick as the ticket numbers are strictly limited! Murray & Team - CHEERS! For sponsorship options e: murraygwatt@yahoo.co.uk m: 07799 778086

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t’s summer; it’s the time of the year when the bees should be buzzing all over the place, going about their work as diligently as only they can. But something seems to have gone wrong. Have you noticed how there just aren’t that many bees around as there used to be in the past?

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Plant things that bees like. Bees go where the pollen is. If you want to support the growth of the bee population, then plant bee-friendly plants that feed them. Examples of bee-friendly plants are sage, lavender, salvia, oregano, ironweed, yarrow, honeywort, yellow hyssop, alfalfa, dragonhead, echinacea, buttercup, bee balm, English thyme, and goldenrod. Bee-friendly plants are easy to grow. Remember, bees love flowers that are yellow, purple or blue. Avoid plants that are “double” or have extra petals rather than anthers. Also plant bee-friendly flowering trees such as sourwoods, tulip poplars, oranges, and tupelos. The advantage of bee-friendly plants is that pests such as wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets find them repulsive. They keep the air in your garden clean and fresh. Also, stop controlling your garden so much. Allow some weeds to grow. Weeds such as a flowering dandelion, for example, can have as many as a hundred florets – and will have the bees buzzing all over them.

2. buy organic food only

The most powerful way to support bees is to buy only organic food. You can make a decision right now to buy only organic fruits and vegetables. Shop at the local farmer's markets or organic food stores only. When everyone starts buying organic foods, that encourages farmers around the world to grow food without the use of any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We discuss why chemical fertilizers and pesticides are so dangerous for bees in the next point. But here’s what you should know – there is nothing to beat fresh seasonal organically grown food when it comes to taste

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Make no mistake: chemical fertilizers and pesticides are the biggest killers of bees. They are bad enough for the health of humans; they are much worse for bees. Bees love chemicalfree plants and gardens.

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Local communities find new ways to improve visitor management

any of the villages and communities in the National Park have recently secured funding from the newly introduced NatureScot Better Places Green Recovery Fund. These grant awards allow community groups, charities and organisations to improve their local areas for both residents and visitors.

In East Loch Lomond, Drymen Community Development Trust were awarded funding for a new village website, visitor information panels, and repairs to parking bays on the Village Square owned by the community. Whilst Cashel Forest Trust and RSPB Loch Lomond also secured funding. The largest award winner was the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. They secured £68,000 for their ambitious Two Lochs Visitor Management Project, which includes a pilot litter bin initiative on West Loch Lomond, temporary toilets at Duck Bay and Arrochar and the employment of three seasonal Visitor Services Wardens in the busy Arrochar area.

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Local MSP Jackie Baille meets new village wardens at Arrochar at new toilets, by the head of Loch Long.

Commenting on the awards to communities, Bridget Jones, NatureScot’s Green Recovery Fund Manager, said: “We are really pleased to be able to offer funding to help support visitor management activity in the National Park. Working with communities and local organisations to helps ensure one of Scotland’s most spectacular and accessible places for experiencing nature and the outdoors is well looked after and enjoyed.’’

The centre was set up in 2019 by a partnership between the Steamship Sir Walter Scott and Callander’s Community Development Trust and Community Council. Open from Fridays to Sundays, hopefully building up to 7 days a week, depending on demand. Visitor Information is now available online at www.visitcallander.uk

Away from NatureScot funding, Luss Estates have opened a 250-space car park south of the village. Their new car park is already making a positive impact on managing visitor numbers to the conservation village at peak times, protecting the heart of the village from vehicles.

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E X H I L A R AT I N G N E W LO C H S I D E W E L L N E S S & F I T N E S S C LU B Ideally located within 400 acres of Scottish countryside, the Cameron Leisure Club will reopen on 1st August 2021 following a complete renovation and redesign of the facilities.

T H E M U LT I M I L L I O N - P O U N D R E F U R B I S H M E N T I N C LU D E S : • A new 18m swimming pool • A family pool complete with a waterslide • A steam room, sauna and bubble pool Perfect for taking time to relax • A new state-of-the-art gym Featuring the latest Technogym Excite and Skill Line equipment

• A new fitness studio and separate spin studio With large screens using the latest AV technology • Over 50 fitness classes each week All classes are led by Cameron Leisure Club’s team of highly-trained fitness instructors who will ensure you get the most out of your workouts. Virtual classes are also available with Les Mills instructors.

BECOME A MEMBER Being a member at the Cameron Leisure Club is a unique and exclusive experience with a host of privileges. You will enjoy special benefits that are designed to make you feel truly indulged.

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• Online local food market selling fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, bread, cheese, cakes, jams and much more. • Support small scale local producers and environmentally friendly food production. • Weekly collections in Balfron, Aberfoyle, Drymen & Killearn.

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hub g63 - summer is finally here!

e are now starting to pick our first luscious and delicious produce from the gardens, helped by the gorgeous weather we've had of late. You can get your hands on it at our weekly Saturday 'Crop Swap' outside the shop (The Village Hub, Main Street Drymen); we'll have an Honesty Box set up outside and all we ask is that you pay what you can. You can bring along a plant, or seeds or your garden produce to swap or adopt. Even if you have nothing to leave, please take a plant home and nurture it!

All funds go straight to Grow G63 to help us develop the gardens and address food poverty, enabling the 'pay what you can' model. Please do get in touch if you would like to get involved in any way. www.thehubg63.org.uk facebook.com/hubg63 - facebook.com/growG63 info@thehubg63.org Tel: 01360 660 743

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A warm welcome awaits you at the Black Bull Gartmore

kitti Kitti Kovacs was appointed as the Black Bull Gartmore’s General Manager earlier this year and joined with over a decade’s experience working in hospitality. Kitti has held various role’s spanning front of house, events planning, marketing and operations, before progressing to duty management at some of the central belt’s most well-known hotels and restaurants. Having fallen in love with hospitality at the age of 19 while working as a waitress alongside studying to be a nurse, Kitti quickly realised that hospitality and working with people is what she wanted to do as a career. “When I first arrived in Scotland, I was given the opportunity to work in a local coffee shop, before working as a waitress at the Black Bull Gartmore, so my history with the Black Bull and our village goes back over 11 years.

john As the newly appointed Head Chef of the Black Bull in Gartmore, John Hyslop has over 25 years’ experience of producing great quality, well presented food and has held several AA rosettes over the years. John is extremely proud of the locally sourced, fresh seasonal menu that has been put in place for a summer reopening.

“My vision for the Black Bull is that we can become the number one destination for people looking for a perfect little local Scottish pub, or if they are looking for a tasty, high-quality meal with friendly and amazing service. We’re also aiming to be the ideal location for a few days’ staycation in one of our six newly refurbished bedrooms.

“We have worked hard to get the very best Scottish suppliers on board and the whole team are excited to bring a truly special food offering to the village.” “John and I believe that consistency and quality is key to the success of the Black Bull Gartmore and that it’s embedded into all that we offer our amazing locals and community, as well as our visitors. “I’m very excited about this journey and I believe that the Black Bull Gartmore has great potential in many ways. Having John as head chef, coupled with the support of our Board of Directors, staff team and amazing community, we will achieve many great things.”

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Menus will change with the seasons and will feature the finest dry aged locally sourced steaks, seafood from the shores of Loch Fyne & herbs from our own garden. Kitti and John are looking forward to giving you a warm welcome to the village and the Black Bull Gartmore.

OPENING TIMES

Bar Open Daily 12noon – 10.30pm

Restaurant Open Friday - Tuesday 5pm – 8.30pm (last seating)

Bar & Beer Garden Lunch Menu Saturday – Tuesday 12noon – 4pm

Front & Back Beer Gardens Open Daily 12noon – 10pm

Please note opening days & times may vary. Please check the website for updated times.

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Cycle the NCN7 Lochs & Glen Way

DISTANCES: Balloch to Aberfoyle 20 miles Aberfoyle to Loch Venachar 8 miles Callander to Killin 33 miles

ere’s a guide to cycling on NCN7 Lochs & Glen Way cycle route through the National Park, from Balloch to Killin. Ride some, or all the 61 miles.

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Croftamie call in at But & Ben café and then on towards Drymen crossing a high and narrow bridge.

Balloch - the busy gateway to the National Park. Take a cruise on Loch Lomond with Sweeney’s Cruises.

Balloch Castle Country Park follow NCN7 signs through the only Country Park in the National Park.

4 Drymen - take a break at Drymen Square and visit the village's new bakery.

Aberfoyle - there are many fine cafes, including the excellent Station Coffee Shop.

Gartmore - cycle through the beautiful village and into the Trossachs.

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The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre - cycle up through the forest, passing Go Ape! which has the longest zip slide in Scotland.

Three Lochs Forest Drive - join the forestry road around some beautiful lochs.

Loch Drunkie pause to take in the view of beautiful Loch Drunkie

Callander Meadows - take a break at Callander Meadows.

11 10 Loch Venachar cycle alongside Loch Venachar towards Callander.

13 Strathyre stop at Broch Café before the final stretch.

Loch Lubnaig cycle past Forest Holidays lochside lodges.

Glen Ogle - cross the magnificent Glen Ogle viaduct.

Killin - cycle into Killin, arriving at the dramatic Falls of Dochart. Feature by See Loch Lomond, read updated guides to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs at www.seelochlomond.co.uk www.parklifescotland.co.uk

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Enter the twilight zone...

tep into another world. Dwell within RSPB Loch Lomond’s woodlands at twilight. Discover the vibrant and intricately patterned creatures that inhabit the night. Observe quivering antenna, orb-like compound eyes, iridescent scales, and delicate folded wings. Inhabit the botanical world of the night-pollinator. Wonder as the Moth Kota transforms – attracting Lepidoptera beneath an ultraviolet moon, then opening, like a flower, to release moths back into the darkness. We invite you to witness the first installation of the Moth Kota, an experimental shelter-sculpture created by Hannah Imlach in partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at their Loch Lomond nature reserve. The artwork invites visitors to consider how we engage with forms of life less apparent, often-overlooked or little-known. It is a space designed around the behavioural cycles and sensory world of Loch Lomond’s Lepidoptera, and a space where humans can gather; it is a space for multispecies encounter. During July 2021, public audiences will be

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invited into the Moth Kota through a series of guided events, to witness Illumination, Moth Presence and Release. These events offer various kinds of encounter, each experience will be unique. The Moth Kota emerges from the collaborative practice of PhD researcher Hannah Imlach. For the past 10 years, Hannah has been creating artworks in response to specific ecologies and conservation communities. During 2020-21, Imlach has worked closely with RSPB ecologists, wardens and volunteers, moth enthusiasts, filmmakers, and material specialists to develop the Moth Kota. The project explores how a site-specific artwork can shape human-animal encounters and shift environmental perceptions. The Moth Kota will be installed within RSPB Loch Lomond from the 9th - 25th July 2021, and accessible for visitors to the nature reserve. Dedicated events can be found at www.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond

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Summer is here... time to enjoy it!

t long last its starting to feel a bit more like summer on Portnellan Farm. After a cold and rather wet start to spring the weather finally warmed up and those bluebells, that are so much a part of our beautiful country side, burst into bloom. The cows on the farm had to wait a little longer to get outside this year as the grass struggled to get going but now they’re all happily grazing the slopes above Loch Lomond. As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the country and many people choosing to holiday at home this year our speedboat tours have become increasingly popular with island picnics & BBQ’s proving to be a big hit. Our kayaks and paddleboards have also been in constant use now that the suns shining a little more and with a number of islands within easy reach its a fantastic way to explore the loch. It’s wonderful seeing the return to some form of normality and people getting back out into the great outdoors but its important to remember that access to the countryside does come with certain responsibilities such as taking rubbish

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No trip to Loch Lomond is complete without taking to the water. Discover the loch by luxury speedboat, kayak or paddle board from Portnellan Farm and enjoy spectacular Scottish scenery in every direction.

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home with you and of course clearing up after our dogs. We live in such a beautiful part of the world it makes sense to look after it. Life on a farm is always busy. No sooner will we have finished calving before we’ll be onto silage making - the process of harvesting and preserving the summer grass for the cows winter feed. And thats on top of the day to day work moving cattle to fresh grass, making sure they have plenty of water and repairing old fences but we’re never too busy if anyone wants to pop down to the farm to pick up some of our delicious organic beef !

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Add some sizzle to barbeque sauce Ingredients • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 85g brown sugar • 3 tbsp malt vinegar • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp tomato purée

Method Heat oil in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook over a gentle heat 4-5 mins, until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, season and mix. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 mins, until thickened. For a smooth sauce, simply whizz the mixture in a food processor or with a hand blender for a few seconds.

bbq pulled pork

Ingredients • 2½kg boneless pork shoulder, skin removed • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp Spanish paprika (pimentón)

• 2 tsp mustard powder • 1 tsp garlic salt • 1 tsp onion salt

To serve 16 brioche buns (see 'goes well with') • Tangy cabbage slaw, homemade chipotle molasses BBQ sauce (see recipes in 'goes well with') and sweet-and-sour pickled cucumbers from a jar, sliced.

Method • STEP 1 Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Rub the pork with 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Heat a large non-stick pan until very hot and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown. • STEP 2 Place the meat on a wire rack in a roasting tin. Mix the paprika, mustard powder, garlic and onion salt, and some black pepper with the liquid smoke, if using. Brush all over the meat.

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• STEP 3 Add 1 cup of water to the roasting tin, cover very tightly with foil and cook for 5 hrs or until almost falling apart. • STEP 4 Drain the juices from the meat into a measuring jug. Shred the pork using 2 forks, discarding the fat. • STEP 5 Skim off the fat from the juices. Mix 125ml of the juices with 4 tbsp BBQ sauce (see recipe in 'goes well with') and pour over the meat. Keep warm until serving, or reheat. • STEP 6 To assemble, pile the meat into the halved brioche buns, spoon over the BBQ sauce, top with coleslaw and pickles, and sandwich together.

your Summer BBQ fiery prawn & pepper skewers Ingredients • 3 garlic cloves , crushed • 1 red chilli , finely chopped • ½ small bunch parsley, finely chopped • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika • ½ tsp hot smoked paprika

• 4 tbsp olive oil • 400g raw king prawns, in their shells if you like, or keep the tails on • 1 jar pickled cherry peppers, drained • lemon wedges, to serve

Method • STEP 1 Whisk the garlic, chilli, parsley, both types of paprika and olive oil together. Stir through the prawns and season well. Cover, put in the fridge and leave to marinate for at least 30 mins before threading on to skewers, interspersing them with a few of the peppers, so that each skewer has about 4-5 prawns. • STEP 2 Light a barbecue and leave until the flames die down and the coals turn white with glowing centres. Grill the skewers, or cook in a griddle pan over a high heat for 3-4 mins until pink and opaque. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon and plenty of saffron aïoli.

sticky barbecue chicken Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs and 4 chicken drumsticks, skin on For the barbecue sauce • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp cider vinegar • 4 tbsp light brown soft sugar • 4 tbsp tomato ketchup • 75ml apple juice • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Method • STEP 1 Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the chicken in a roasting tin, season well and cook for 40 mins or until cooked through. Either carry on with the recipe or cool and chill. This step can be done up to two days ahead. • STEP 2 Put the sauce ingredients in a pan and bring to a simmer, then keep cooking until it thickens a little and looks shiny.

Use straight away or cool and chill. The sauce will keep for a week in the fridge. • STEP 3 Heat a barbecue until the coals are glowing white hot. Brush the chicken pieces all over with the sauce and barbecue them on each side until they are browned and sticky, then brush once more with the sauce. Don’t worry about cooking them through, as they are already cooked. If you want to cook them indoors, coat them in the sauce and grill on a medium heat on all sides.

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It's full steam ahead for the Save Our Steamship appeal

och Katrine's much-loved Sir Walter Scott Steamship has sent an urgent SOS appeal to 'Save Our Steamship'. The appeal aims to raise the necessary funds for essential boiler repairs required to enable her to sail again. A charitable trust looks after the steamship, protecting the iconic boat for future generations to enjoy. This appeal is vital for ensuring a positive future for the steamship, the last surviving screw steamer in service in Scotland. Sir Walter Scott Steamship was built in 1899 at Denny’s Yard in Dumbarton on the River Clyde at the cost of £4,269. Having completed trials on the Clyde, she was broken up for transportation to Loch Katrine. Nearly half of the steamships purchase price was for delivery, unsurprising considering she was transported by barge up the River Leven and Loch Lomond to Inversnaid. From there, teams of horses lugged the sections up the steep hills to Stronachlachar on Loch Katrine. In 1900 she was reassembled and launched for the first time onto Loch Katrine. For over 120 years, she has carried millions of passengers on the beautiful loch, part of the Great Trossachs Forest. Loch Katrine is home to Golden Eagles, Ospreys, Red Squirrel, Otter and Red Deer. The loch is also the water supply for much of Scotland's Central Belt, a fact which Tennent's Lager proudly promotes. Queen Victoria visited Loch Katrine to open its Aqueduct in 1859. It was Sir Walter Scott, born 250 years ago, that put Loch Katrine on the map. His poem 'The Lady of the Lake', published in 1810, was the day's blockbuster. At this time, composers,

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writers and artists were drawn to the Trossachs and its outstanding beauty, as were the admirers of their work, who visited to see for themselves the vivid landscapes described and painted. Loch Katrine was the birthplace of Scottish tourism, and many local communities benefit from tourism in the Trossachs. Undoubtedly the steamer is a big draw, helping boost the local economy for over a century. The Steamship Trust's SOS campaign needs to raise the £400,000 required to get her sailing again. These funds will have to be secured by the end of this year to allow work to commence in time to allow sailing in the National Park in time for summer 2022. As James Fraser, trustee and CEO of the Steamship Trust, explains, this is a critical time for the steamship, and it is important to get her back into operation as soon as possible. 'We have sadly seen so many occasions where a historic vessel has had to pause sailing, only for that to become a permanent situation. So many people have had enormous pleasure sailing on Sir Water Scott Steamship. We have to act now to make sure that future generations will be able to enjoy cruises on her.' The trust hopes that the appeal will attract significant support locally and more widely with anyone who has enjoyed sailing on the steamship.

To support the appeal, please visit www.saveoursteamship.com

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Wanted Now...your antiques vintage & collectibles Meet the new world, same as the old world!

years and now getting in the way? Stellar are on the lookout for quality items of all kinds - antiques, collectibles, vintage items - Definitely VINYL RECORD COLLECTIONS large or small, but also quality FURNITURE, JEWELLERY, PAINTINGS, collectable items (old and new), BOOKS, STAMPS, etc - in fact anything of quality!

Are you moving home...clearing clutter...or is it time to shift those items in the garage or the loft...stored for

Please feel free to contact Donald to discuss. Email photographs or send a message. I am happy to give informal valuation assistance, or advise as to the best way to sell your items. We are very happy to look at anything you have to sell! We can COLLECT and REMOVE (at a distance!)... or you can send photos by EMAIL or TEXT for FREE ASSESSMENT.

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WANTED! It’s Spring Clearance Time - Is it time to take a look in that Loft or Garage? Local firm STELLAR ANTIQUES are looking for Good Vinyl Record Collections - Antique or Vintage Furniture - Jewellery Collectibles of ALL KINDS - ANYTHING OLD AND INTERESTING! I can COLLECT and REMOVE (at a distance!). OR - Send photos by EMAIL or TEXT for FREE ASSESSMENT.

We are also happy to give VALUATIONS and CONSIGN to AUCTION on your behalf HOUSE CLEARANCES • HOUSE CALLS

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enjoy a summer festival!

he intimate Doune the Rabbit Hole festival takes place on the Cardross Estate, Stirlingshire. The festival has announced new dates for 2021 and a revised lineup.

All festival stages will be open air in light of coronavirus restrictions. Further measures and procedures to ensure the safety of festival goers which will be communicated as the festival receives guidance from the Scottish and UK governments later this month. Do check their website for updates. The festival features four new headliners. New acts include the only Scottish festival date for MC, rapper, songwriter and record producer Dizzee Rascal. One of the most successful British rappers of all time, the Mercury Music Prize winning MC’s seventh album E3 AF was released during lockdown.

The family-friendly favourite, which has grown to be one of Scotland’s biggest small festivals, was postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival will take place from Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 August instead of their normal mid July dates.

The inimitable Sleaford Mods also headline with their unrivalled bite, wit, humour and powerful railing against hypocrisy, inequality and apathy. New album Spare Ribswas released in January and made the UK album chart Top 5 with tracks like Shortcummings pre-empting that now infamous trip to Barnard Castle. Joining Dizzee and Sleaford Mods are Glasgow’s

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Camera Obscura. In 2018, Camera Obscura announced their long-awaited live return as part of the Boaty Weekender, a cruise festival curated by Belle & Sebastian which sailed from Barcelona to Cagliari in August 2019.

aren't able to make the new August dates. We are sorry to those who were desperate to see the acts that were set to perform, but we hope you agree we've more than made up for this with this new line up.”

South Lanarkshire natives Teenage Fanclub complete the headliners. Their new album Endless Arcade is just out. They play DtRH ahead of a planned 2021/2022 international tour. Festival director Jamie Murray said: “Audiences will note changes to this year’s lineup. We have worked incredibly hard to secure some truly fantastic new acts and headliners. Some previously booked acts could not make the new dates, including, to our great sadness, our 2020 headliners Belle & Sebastian and John Cale though both acts have confirmed that they will be performing with us in 2022! “We believe we've curated an epic lineup for 2021 in their absence, but if you wish you can still roll your ticket over to 2022, just as you will be able to if you

Also on the lineup are 10cc, Earth, Wind & Fire Experience ft Al McKay, Charlotte Church’s Late Night Pop Dungeon, much loved Scottish bands from The Bluebells to Honeyblood, The Pastels and Sacred Paws to hot new acts including Goat Girl and Grime MC Nadia Rose (Stormzy’s cousin).

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Take care of your four legged friends this Summer

ith Summer just around the corner it’s fair to say most of us are looking forward to the warmer days and smells of the summer blooms. Sadly these are not as appreciated by all of our furry friends however, with some developing an irritating itch during the warmer months. For some cats and dogs this is due to seasonal allergies but for many it is due to the wee beasties that become more prevalent this time of the year – fleas, ticks and mites for example. If the itch is caused by one of those beasties we are able to effectively treat it nice and quick with the use of one of our licensed and recommended flea and tick products. These work to keep your pet beastie free all year round and there are various different options. All of the products on offer at Jackson Vets are thoroughly tested and licensed for the job; unlike some you may be able to buy over the counter.

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Lynda Turner School of Dance

Tel: 07846 994 954 E: lyndaturnerdancing@hotmail.com

ALAN MORTON SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY 07931 661862 mortonala@gmail.com Sports Massage at Mulberry Lodge, off Gartness Road, Drymen. (On the West Highland Way, see pin on Google Maps) SPORT & NON SPORT INJURIES, MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION TRAINED IN OSTEOPATHIC TECHNIQUES

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JANE MEEK – BODY CONTROL PILATES & FELDENKRAIS Online classes continue over the Summer. Contact Jane for details of face-to-face Pilates classes in Blanefield and elsewhere, 07759182236 or e mail janemfr@tiscali.co.uk

Tall Trees - Lindas Body Control Pilates Linda is teaching via zoom and face to face. Contact for more details and updates 07758 496820 email@talltreesaberfoyle.co.uk

Dancercise with Yasmin Classes continuing on Zoom on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10am. Low-impact exercises and routines especially designed for Active Seniors/Beginners or anyone who loves to dance! Please call or email Yasmin for more details 07979 856837 yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk

Zumba with Jane Everybody Welcome to join online , Tuesday 7-8pm and Saturday 10-11am, just send an email via face book to get added to the group and for updates. Tel 07968 968944.

Zest Fitness Shona Nicolson 07725332893, info@zestfitnesstraining.co.uk Personal Training, STRONG Nation classes – Train to the beat! Jogscotland mums on the run Strathendrick buggy fit group www.zestfitnesstraining.co.uk

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Incredible Inchcailloch Island

escribed as the jewel in the crown of the National Park, this wooded isle is part of the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve

the island isn’t running due to distancing. It will return to service as soon as it is safe to do so.

The Highland Line runs through the island, separating the Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland.

There is a small campsite on Inchcailloch, which must be pre-booked. Book via Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park’s website.

Cruise Loch Lomond sailings to the island depart from Luss daily at 10am, 11.30am and 1.15pm, and return to Luss departing at 12.15pm, 2pm and 3.30pm.

Look out for Osprey, Otter, Fallow deer, Redstart, Dor beetle and Woodpeckers.

Cruises land at Port Bawn, at the south of the island where there is a beautiful sandy beach with picnic benches. Currently the wooden ferry boat service from Balmaha to

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Take the summit path for a steep 30 to 45 minute climb, up what seems like a circular staircase to the islands peak. From the viewpoint there are magnificent views of Ben Lomond, the loch and its islands.

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ALLSPICE

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G Ford & Son

D AE I CN OT R A S T I & N GD E&C O J R O A I N E R S Y P E R T O Decorating Since 1946 ‘A Brush with Tradition’ Established 1946 • ‘A Brush with Tradition’

For more information please us contact us on For more information please contact on t: 01360 661415 t: 0141 334 9714 Decorating - 07887 474188 Joinery - 07825 210344 e: gfordandson@gmail.com e: gfordandson@gmail.com www.gfordandson.co.uk www.gfordandson.co.uk

Andrew Anderson & Sons Funeral Directors Est.1969

“Stand Sure we will look after you & your family”

We are proud to offer a 24 hour caring and professional service to the local community.

A wide range of memorial stones are available. We can also clean and add further inscriptions to existing family memorials. CALLANDER, Funeral Home, Glenartney Road, Callander, FK17 8EB, Tel: 01877 330398 BALFRON, 64B Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow, G63 0TW, Tel: 01360 441023 STIRLING, 90 Drip Road, Stirling FK8 1RW, Tel: 01786 237480

Email: info@anderson-funerals.co.uk • www.anderson-funerals.co.uk

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Business Training Workshops Running a business? Improve your digital skills with free training and workshops from DigitalBoost. Instagram for Business Monday 7 July

Video Production for Social Media Wednesday 21 July

Editing a video for Social Media using your Android Phone Wednesday 28 July

Live Streams and Video Conferences – running a business remotely Wednesday 11 August

How to recognise and deal with phishing emails Wednesday 18 August Visit www.bgateway.com/local-offices/stirling/events for more DigitalBoost training.

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Plastering Service Now Available Call Timmy Kearney for a free, no obligation quote. 18/20 Station Road, Blanefield G63 9HR Email: Tk@endrickdecorators.co.uk

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F U N E R A L D I R E C T O R S Expertise & experience to ensure you give your loved one the perfect send off. Archibald Billett Funeral Directors provide both traditional burial and cremation packages to suit all. We can arrange memorials and Floral Tributes on request.

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Established Since 1955

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John Coubrough & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS Est. 1961

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We are a family business providing a range of services throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas in Stirlingshire. All our quotations are free of charge and carry no obligation.

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Accountants, Business & Legal

Tir Na Nog

Trend Transformations 5

Funeral Services

Andrew Anderson & Sons

Laundry Lady

Sykam & Co Chartered Accountants 47

Archibald Billet

Logs & Fuels

True potential

John Coubrough Funeral Directors 65

Wood for Fuel/ Percy Ltd 7

Galleries & Local Gift Shops

Painting & Decorating

Baxter Accounting Drymen Business Hub

Activities,Entertainment & Kids

Laundry Service 50

Go Country

Luloca Lifestyle

Blain Painters

Heron House

Stellar Antiques

Endrick Decorators of Killearn 63

Panik Gallery

G Ford & Son

Gardening & Outdoors

Loch Katrine Cruises Lomond School

Benview Garden Centre 17

Portnellan Farm

Craig Tree Services

Tamara Armstrong Piano Teacher 50

Cruachan Landscaping

Taxi Hire

Dugie Clark Clachan Mhor

Fraser Robb

John Currie Brick and Stonework 17

Electricians Buchlyvie Electrical

Glasgow Stump Removal

Stewart Hollington

Haggerty Plant & Landscaping

Food & Drink

Loch Ard Land Services

Black Bull Hotel Gartmore 35 & 35

Lorimer Tree & Landscape

But and ben

Macintosh Fencing

S.Marshall Gardening Services

Scotia Contracts Ltd

26 & 27

Sorbus Tree Service

Callanders Drinks Company/ The Grail Cameron House Hotel

Strathendrick Decorators 65

Lynda Turner School of Dance

JGM Executive Travel

Pet Services Jacksons Vets

Photography, Media & Graphics Paul Saunders Media & Photography 68 Skep Design

Property Corum

Trades & Services Aberfoyle Satellite Company 71 Adrian Pirie

Bathroom Transformations 13 Drymen Tiling

Dunrite Plumbing

Hub 63

T D Trees

GS Roofing Ltd 69

Neighbourfood

Tradstocks

Head Roof Cleaning

The Oak Tree Inn

Wasp Control

Homeworx Killearn

Homes & Interiors

LockForce

Town & Country Designs Coffee Shop 31

Apollo Blinds

Morgan Contractors

Perch

Colin Johnson Traditional Upholstery 50

Power Doors

Health & Wellbeing

Edge of the wood

RM Contractors

Alan Morton Sports

J Walker Interiors

Simon Head Joinery

Two Ravens Forge

The Kitchen Company

Tir Na Nog

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Aberfoyle Satellite Company Incorporating Flight Aerials

Aerial & Satellite Installation & Repair Service Your local Satellite Company No Job Too Big or small Find us on Facebook

Joe Kennedy FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE

Keep it local!

Mob: 0787 590 6767

Email: jodieaberfoylesatellite@gmail.com

DRYMEN TILING Professional Tiling Services All Aspects of Wall & Floor Tiling Ceramic, Porcelain & All Natural Stone Repairs & Regrouting

Tel: 07810 194226

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Buchlyvie Electrical

All Electrical Work Undertaken Electric Radiators Supplied and Fitted

Davie Haggerty Specialising in thermal dynamic electric radiators replacements for old storage heaters. Email: buchlyvieelectrical@aol.com

Fully Insured T: 07826 628320

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DUNRITE PLUMBING Pride in Workmanship

Minor repairs to complete installation

Complete Bathrooms and Kitchens No call out charge FREE Estimates Fully Insured

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