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4 | www.parklifescotland.co.uk Contents SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2022 EDITION The Bee School Useful Numbers...........................................................4 Cashel - A Hidden Gem......................................10/11 Callander Visitor Centre......................................18/19 The Bee GardeningSchool.....................................................28/29Tips...........................................................23ParkLifeRecipe..........................................................26ScottishWildFoodFesitval......................................37TheLarder..................................................................41ParkLifeEvents/What’son...............................42/43Step...............................................................................47Fitness..........................................................................48JamesSempleRun......................................................52NationalParkScenicRoads................................54/55NewLocalGuideBook.......................................56/57RSPB............................................................................58Index............................................................................7018Callander Visitor Information Centre Cashel - A Hidden Gem 10 56See Loch Lomond Book28

Park Life | Business Park Life Useful Numbers Police non-emergency101 Police Emergency112 or 999 Scottish Water0800 0778778 Scottish Power0800 0270072 Stir;ing Council08452 777000 NHS 24 Helpline 111 Covid Helpline Scotland111 Health Centres Drymen 01360 660203 Kippen 01360 850237 Balfron 01360 440515 Aberfoyle 01877 382421 Callander 01877 331000 Killearn 01360 550339 Strathblane Surgery 01360 770340 Dentists Drymen 01360 661097 Balfron 01360 440777 Pharmacy Aberfoyle 01877 389 127 Balfron 01360 440430 Callander 01877 330016 Callander 01877 330132 Drymen 01360 661285 Killearn 01360 550242 Strathblane01360 770731 Post Ofﬁces Drymen 01360 660391 Killearn 01360 550248 Balfron 01360 449409 Callander 01877 330267 Strathblane 01360 770291 Aberfoyle 01877 382231 Kippen 01786 870237 Gartocharn 01389 830201 Fuel Station Gartocharn (24 hour) 01389 830217 Actioninmind 07387info@actioninmind.org.uk205441(Anyoneover 16 years) Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650 Age Scotland 0800 12 44 222 Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 Mind (mental health) 0300123 3393 or text 86463 Samaritans Scotland 116 123 Scottish National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Lomond School Open Week WB 19 September 2022 Book your visit today: The perfect opportunity to see the school in action. E: oradmissions@lomondschool.comT:01436672476 Lomond School Killearn Courier Half Page July 2022.indd 3 08/07/2022 13:37

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& Lisa Katrina - Director Lisa - Sales Director Your what’s on guide and advertiser for Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Bearsden & Milngavie NOV/DEC 22 Bringing your local community together covering: Bearsden Milngavie Strathblane Blanefield Croftamie Kilmahog Brig O Turk Aberfoyle

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The new visitor centre in Callander has been on the go for a year now. It is the de-facto hub for the Trossachs Trail, and will soon be able to offer visitor accommodation. Details of the Development Trust’s creative efforts can be found on page 18. Have you heard the buzz? Not the local gossip, but the actual buzz of bees. You can now attend Bee School in Kilmaronock, courtesy of Heather from Gartocharn. You’ll probably be buzzing on your way out, but definitely in a good way! See page 28. Free lunch? Maybe not. So how about free events? On page 44 you can check out what Milngavie businesses have been preparing for you. Everyone is busy getting back up to speed and our activity listings reflect this. Indoors and out there’s a ton of stuff to do, on our What’s On pages 42-43 and our Fitness Page 48. OK, places to go, people to see. Let’s get going.

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Summer has been to No dangerous heatwaves in the just pleasant weather and the return of visitors reasonable be complacent about it might come back to bite chill a little in corner of the that the sheep have moved out of Cashel Farm, can enjoy the sublime delights of a native Scottish forest in the hills on the eastern banks of Loch Lomond. This rare hidden quiet spot has parking, and easy walking trails and viewpoints. Go to page 11 to read about Emma’s idyllic workplace just north of Milarrochy Bay.

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10 | www.parklifescotland.co.uk L ocated on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, just north of Balmaha, Cashel comprises 1200 hectares of a former sheep farm. In 1996, the farm was acquired by the Royal Scottish Forestry Society with funds from the Millennium Forest Trust to deliver on their ambitious plan to create a new native forest for Twenty-fiveScotland.yearson, Cashel Forest Trust looks after 300 acres of ancient and restored native woodland, home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including adders, red squirrels, and badgers. Last year they received NatureScot funding to support a seasonal ranger to assist with the site's management, given the unprecedented pressures faced during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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Emma Sandhu saw the job advertised and visited Cashel for a quick walk to check it out. Emma's walk lasted five hours, taking in many of the paths and habitats, marvelling at the richness of the wildlife whilst falling deeper and deeper in love with the place.

Having been successful in getting that temporary job, Emma's focus was to raise the profile, gather a group of conservation volunteers and work with a host of groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, including many harder-to-reach visitors.

Through these initiatives, new visitors to Cashel included Glasgow mental health charity Flourish House, the Vale of Levin Academy's Additional Support Unit, the Forest Therapy Institute, and the National Park's junior Thankfully,rangers.Emma's time at Cashel has been extended this year, with more good work to raise Cashel's profile and help people enjoy this fantastic forest. The result has included some successful events that help to raise funds to look after the site.

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A day parking pass for Cashel is £3. However, whilst the nearby honeypots of East Loch Lomond often have full car parks, Cashel's car park rarely reaches capacity. Its visitor centre has two free-of-charge accessible toilets. A network of 5 circular walking paths leads from the visitor centre. These are well-made and maintained footpaths, with picnic benches and many outstanding viewpoints scattered along the Thetrails.Pine Path, also known as Grand Lomond View, has similarly stunning elevated views of Loch Lomond and islands as nearby Conic Hill, but without the enormous crowds that its more famous neighbour attracts. As this edition is published, summer will soon turn into autumn, with Cashel one of the most beautiful places to see the vivid autumn gold.

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C allander’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC) reopened in June 2021 in its new location close to Ancaster Square at 55 Main Street, the former Royal Bank of Scotland building.

The VIC is a Development Trust project staffed with a full-time paid manager, currently a jobshare, and a team of around 20 friendly and knowledgeable volunteers.

With uncertainties about continuing as a tenant of the National Park Authority across the street, Callander Community Development Trust decided to buy the property.

The VIC is seen locally as an essential part of the thriving town centre and busy tourist destination on a crucial strategic route to and from the West

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The centre is funded primarily by the Development Trust through its Community Hydro Fund. It has also received grants and donations from the Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, Stirling Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, and Sir Walter Scott Steamship Trust.

Work is underway to transform the upper floor from offices into visitor accommodation, which will be rented out and expected to provide additional income.

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The centre has been much busier this year with a marked increase is 55 Main in the numbers of foreign travellers, especially from the Netherlands, Germany, and other European countries, the USA, and many other parts of the world. Last year was noticeable for the number of people from different parts of the UK discovering Scotland on a first-time visit, with many returning this year. The recently revitalised Trossachs Trail has helped with a website, leaflets, and a large map on the wall, which all the volunteers use to point out the places of interest around Callander, as well as the main walking and cycling routes.

The centre is another excellent example of action by towns and villages in the Park Life area to save and operate local facilities. The local volunteers warmly welcome visitors from near and far and provide excellent ideas of what to do and where to stay based on their local knowledge.

Highlands. It encourages people to stay longer in Callander and the wider Trossachs area and use other town services and businesses such as shops and cafes.

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4Continue to deadhead Dahlias, to prolong flowering until the first frosts. Repeatflowering roses can also be deadheaded now, for an October flush of flowers (unless you want to enjoy the rosehips!).

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1Mulch vegetable beds and herbaceous borders; this will benefit the texture and structure of the soil, so your plants will be stronger the following season.

7Plant soft fruit whilst the ground is still warm, to establish a good root system for a strong, healthy crop next year.

6Rake leaf litter from lawns and borders, to make homemade leaf mould - an excellent soil improver.

8Plant up Autumn/Winter containers, to provide colour throughout the colder months. Evergreen shrubs, Hellebores and Skimmias, Cyclamen and winter flowering Violas make great displays, lasting until early spring.

3Plant spring flowering bulbs in borders and containers. Narcissus, Alliums and other bulbs can be planted now. Tulip bulbs should be planted in November once the soil temperature has cooled down.

5Continue to harvest potatoes, squash, courgettes, fennel etc. Harvest the last beans and cut down foliage, leaving the roots in the soil to release nitrogen into the soil for next year's brassica crop.

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2Now is the time to start sowing hardy annual flowers, such as Nigella, Ammi Majus, Sweet Rocket and Cornflowers. In the vegetable patch, sow spring onions and oriental leaves, which will overwinter and produce an early crop in spring

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STEP 5 Brush the pastry with the egg yolk glaze and bake for about 10 minutes until risen and golden. Bake for a further 2 minutes with the oven door slightly ajar, to help crisp the pastry. Remove from the oven and slide onto a wire rack.

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STEP 2 Heat the oil in the pan and sauté the vegetables with the thyme and some seasoning for about 7 minutes until softened. Pour in the sherry and bubble for 5 minutes until well reduced. Return the pancetta to the pan and pour in the stock.

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STEP 4 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut out 2 or 3 rounds, using a small saucer as a template. Carefully place the pastry rounds on a large, non-stick baking sheet and score the surface in a diamond pattern, using the tip of a small sharp knife.

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STEP 6 Meanwhile, add the chicken to the sauce and reheat until the meat is warmed through. Check the seasoning and divide the chicken mixture between your warmed serving plates. Top each pile with a pastry round and serve.

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50g pancetta, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, trimmed and sliced 200g celeriac, peeled and cut into small cubes 200g butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes Handful of thyme sprigs, leaves only 50ml dry sherry 200ml chicken stock 100ml crème fraîche 200g puff pastry Plain flour, for rolling 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp water 250g cooked chicken, cut into chunks Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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STEP 1 Fry the pancetta in a hot, dry pan for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden. Tip onto a plate lined with kitchen paper. Wipe out the pan.

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STEP 3 Return the liquid to the boil and cook for 10–15 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in the crème fraîche and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced by about a third. Check for seasoning, then remove from the heat and set aside.

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H eather Jackson from Gartocharn keeps bees in her garden. Her interest started with a love of honey and a fear of wasps. This rewarding hobby has now become the highly popular Bee School, which opened this spring at Kilmaronock’s Old Kirk. The idea grew as producers of the BBC TV programme 'Show me the Honey' contacted Heather to see if she would mentor 14-yearold Harry Hose from Balloch, who appeared on the show. Heather jumped at the chance and is delighted that Harry now has four hives of his own and helps with the school’s safaris and Forinspections.Heather, this fitted with her passion for making beekeeping more than just a hobby for retired people. Judging by the massive interest in the Bee School, her passion has resonated with many people.

Heather couldn't believe that The Bee School as a name hadn't been taken and was able to get it both registered at Companies House and legally trademarked. The Old Kirk at Kilmaronock was not only local to her home in Gartocharn, but it combined a training venue with an adjoining field, both of which are vital for the

Attendees to the Bee School discover more about wild bees, which are endangered. They taste different locally sourced honey before getting suited up to inspect the hives and look for the Queen Bee. Then, following some hands-on experience, it's a return inside for some coffee and cake.

There is strong interest for the Bee School to establish a corporate event. Many attend the Bee School for the fun experience, whilst around 5% are interested in keeping bees. Heather supports those interested, offering ongoing mentoring and equipment through a subscription service. Find out more at thebeeschool.co.uk

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One of the year's highlights has been the summer school afternoons in July for 6–10-year-olds. Not only did they get up close with the bees whilst wearing junior protective suits, but they also designed and built the sections inside the hive, all colourfully decorated.

Heather even recently hosted some of the country's top marketing CEOs who attended a course whilst being in Glasgow for a conference. These top executives were quick to declare the Bee School the highlight of the conference!

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Having talked to a few local businesses, the impression I got was that it was a quieter start to the tourist season than usual and although our accommodation, boat tours and water-sports have been kept fairly busy there does seem to be slightly fewer people around than usual. Of course a spell of good weather always encourages everyone to get back into the great outdoors and make the most of our beautiful Scottish countryside so hopefully everyone will be kept busy for the next little bit! It appears to have been a good summer for wildlife on Port nellan, with many of our visitors reporting sightings of Roe Deer, Hare and Osprey fishing on the loch. It’s been several months since I last saw the White Tailed Eagle but both my Dad and a neighbour think they may have seen one in the last week so its great to hear that they are still in the area.

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S ummer is well and truly underway now we’re heading for Autumn and although today the farm is basking in glorious sunshine, the last couple of months have been a bit of a mixed bag with our fair share of wind and rain. It seems there is no doubt that climate change is having an affect on the weather with record temperatures and a severe lack of rainfall down south (and even in the East of Scotland) but so far the changes have been far milder in the West of Scotland. That said there have been a couple of occasions on the farm where we have had to move our cattle from one field to another to give them more shade and better access to water in the hot weather.

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T ucked away at the back of Killearn’s Town and Country Designs, ‘The Larder’ holds all the pantry essentials for foodies and condiment enthusiasts alike. It hosts a large array of bread, pastries and biscuits which can be suitably paired with both your morning coffee or weekend wine and cheese nights. You can browse all the warm flavours of Italy from rich tomato sauces and pestos, charcuterie and a selection of pasta that varies from the most elegant pappardelle to fun and quirky animal shapes.

The holy trinity of Cornish sea salt, hot and woody black pepper and tangy salad dressings will naturally complete any dinner table, and the assortment of teas and coffee rivals any large supermarket. The range of gluten free and vegan products makes the space inclusive for any unique dietary requirements, and the selection of posh labels is nothing to be intimidated by because ‘The Larder’ does yummy food at reasonable prices without stuffiness or show. So, after your coffee and cake, definitely take a wander through and browse to your heart’s content.

After a short jump across the Indian Ocean, you’ll be able to find all the aromatic curry sauces you could ever want, as well as Biona Organic coconut milk at a far more reasonable rate than any health food shop. However, for those who prefer the comforts of home, there is a large selection of locally sourced strawberries, cheeses and homemade jams, chutneys and piccalilli.

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Maggie’s Glasgow Culture Crawl Sat 16th Sep – 6pm Maggie’s Centre Glasgow a cancer care charity located on the grounds of Gartnavel in the West End is celebrating our 20th birthday this year, 20 years of providing care and benefits advice for those diagnosed with cancer and their family members. Search Eventbrite.co.uk for info.

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Sep 10am-5pm At Loch Lomond Shores celebrations are ongoing for their 20th anniversary and this year’s Food & Drink Festival is set to be the biggest and best yet. Swim, Loch Lomond, Balloch Sat 3rd Sep This major swimming event takes place in Drumkinnon Bay with views across Loch Lomond to Ben Lomond. There are a range of different events taking place throughout the day, here is the schedule. Spectators go hungry as the big Loch Lomond food and drink festival is also taking place at the same time! National Wallace Monument Stirling Sat 10th & Sun 11th Sep Performances of Scotland’s National Hero. Shapes at Stirling’s Old Town Jail Sat 10th Sep Beer and music in the sun with a great line up, plus food stalls.

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Forest Bathing - RSFS Cashel Forest Trust, Loch Lomond Sat 17th Sep Forest bathing - gift yourself space & time out to slow down, awaken your senses and connect with nature with some forest therapy in Loch Lomond. Tickets available from eventbrite.co.uk

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Sun 2nd Oct 10.30am-3.30pm

The Top Dogs event in May was such a success and it’s back this October, dogs bring your owners for this free event.

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Cashel Forest Bash

National Wallace Monument, Stirling Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Wed 19th, Sat 22nd & Sun 23 Oct Actor performances of Scotland’s National Hero on for the half-term school holiday. Choral Celebration

Celebrate the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness at Cashel Forest on East Loch Lomond, including foraging tips from Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods, Wildlife Wanders with Cashel’s Ranger, Folklore and Storytelling, Outdoor Play Equipment, Fascinating Nature Talks, Woodland Crafts and Delicious Pizzas, handmade to order!

Fri 7th Oct 7.30pm

Fri 4th Nov 7pm

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

Sun 23rd Oct 2022 at Killearn Kirk, Killearn Carers Trust Scotland and the Phoenix Choir invite you to join us for a choral celebration on. We will be sharing songs ranging from classics, songs from the shows to wartime favourites with all proceeds to support unpaid carers in Scotland.

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Please email emuir@carers.org for more information or to book tickets.

The Society will restart on 7th Oct in Balfron High School with a showing of “Belfast”, written and directed by Kenneth Branagh www.strathfilmsoc.org.uk

Sat 15th Oct 10am-5pm

Strathendrick Film Society at Balfron High School

Callander Cinema at Callander Hostel, Bridgend, Callander Sun 30th Elvis (2022) 12A, doors open 7pm screening at 7.30pm by Callander Film Society, £5 at the door, or free for members. Killearn Fireworks

milngavie So much more than the start of the West Highland Way.

There has been significant invest at the start of the worldfamous West Highland Way to welcome over 40,000 walkers to trek the 96 miles to Fort William. There are huge street banners to point everyone to the digital efforts that promotes all businesses through the town’s website Milngavie.co.uk and very active social media channels.

T hey say there is no such thing as a free lunch, and there probably is not. However, in Milngavie, there are plenty of free to attend seasonal events throughout the year covering festive Christmas tree light switch on’s, Classic Car Shows and a ‘Healthy Habits’ fun day to encourage all the family to get more active.

The town is also littered with beautiful multi-tiered planters that are meticulously maintained by Milngavie in Bloom.

how does all this happen?

The town has won ‘Walking Awards’, Keep Scotland Beautiful awards, an award for the most beautiful High Street in mainland Scotland.

There are also interactive trails for all the family with pumpkins, easter bunnies, elves, santa, and snowmen being featured in shop windows for the kids to find, with lucky winners receiving a Milngavie Gift Card to spend in over 50 businesses in the town, including Tesco and M&S.

Official figures show that Milngavie’s

pedestrian precinct attracts around 1.5 million people a year and this is partly due to the Milngavie BID’s efforts to ensure the town looks inviting and creating a buzz about the place.

In 2014, the Milngavie Business Improvement District (BID) was voted into existence by businesses in Milngavie town centre. For 8 years, every business has paid an annual compulsory levy to pay for all the activities that take place. Since the start of the Milngavie BID, businesses have collectively raised over £550,000 to continually develop and promote Milngavie.

Milngavie was even described by former Cabinet Minister, Aileen Campbell, on twitter as “You guys are absolutely incredible - thank you for your commitment and innovation” to describe Milngavie’s digital efforts during the pandemic.

Since the pandemic, there have been 15 new businesses opening including a 3D-Cake shop, a specialist Whisky and Gin emporium, and a family Gym to highlight just a few. In the main, businesses are family owned and run, with roots in Milngavie going back 30 years and more.

If you’re thinking about somewhere worth visiting this summer and as we head into the autumn, consider a visit to Milngavie. There are over 150 thriving and innovative businesses offering an excellent range of products and services that we all need. The businesses pay to put on the events that are genuinely free. However, the shops, bars and restaurants are all busy on event days and in the follow up visits from local people.

Scotland is a nation of towns like Milngavie, described by the Community Wealth Minister, Tom Arthur MSP as ‘a model town’, so if you’re thinking about a wee day out then a visit to Milngavie needs added to your places to visit list.

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STEP, established in 1983, is celebrating its 40th birthday next year and is looking for the future generation of designers to get inspired and create a logo to help them celebrate. The competition is open to residents of Scotland aged 4 to 18 years old who are attending school. The competition will open on the 1st of August 2022 and will run until 30th October 2022 allowing enough time for teachers, parents, and children to get involved.

To find out more and enter, go www.stepscotland.co.uk/40thto

Creative?FeelingAspartofour40thanniversary,we are looking for talented individuals to design a special 40th logo to be used in 2023.

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The overall winning design will be professionally created and displayed by STEP throughout their birthday year.

Jenn McArthur, Marketing and Business Development Manager at STEP said: “2023 will be an exciting year for us, it’s not every day you turn the big 40!

STEP has a long-standing history in Stirling and this competition offers school pupils the chance to be part of that history. They will also have their design professionally created, turned into the real thing, and used across our print and digital platforms. The design brief is completely open, so we are really excited to see all of the different ideas we receive – but not looking forward to having to choose only one!”

C hildren and young adults across the Forth Valley have the chance to be a part of history by designing a logo that will be displayed on STEP’s various platforms throughout 2023, added to their vast archives and seen by thousands.

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52 | www.parklifescotland.co.uk H over a year since I completed the West Highland Way Ultra run. I now find myself in a very similar situation. However, this year I’ve set myself an ever bigger challenge. On the 13th of September I’ll be attempting to run 20 marathons in 20 consecutive days, starting off in Glasgow with the final one being the famous London marathon. A question that I seem to be getting asked quite often is why?

James has a 20 x 20 vision for fundraising

my fundraising page last year you’ll understand how important the subject of mental health is to me. All the money that I raise will be going directly to Mind who are a charity who’s mission is “to provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.”

Any donations would be hugely appreciated and what I’d love to happen is for people to come out and join me on my journey. Even if it’s just for a couple of miles, coming out to not just support me but support a cause that is extremely important in today’s society. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/james-semple2

There are a multiple of reasons as to why I’m taking on this challenge, whether it being the sense of purpose I feel when setting myself these enormous challenges or the enjoyment I have when completing something physically demanding. Most importantly its the effect running has had on me mentally. Not only does it act as a release from what I like to call the noise of life, but when I’m out running I feel completely Ifdifferent.yousaw

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For those of you who are based in Drymen and used to come through the Village shop, then G63 Hub shop unfortunately we are no longer able to provide a service through those premises. We would like to thank both Alan and Louise and latterly Ruth for all the years of collaborative work in helping to facilitate a laundry service within the community. You can access our services via the scheduled van pickups, which for Drymen domestic customers is Monday, to book a pickup just phone the laundry direct and have a chat with our office staff who will be pleased to organise arrangements for

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It is possible to drive or cycle around Loch Earn. The A85 goes alongside the loch, and then at St Fillans, you can join the South Road, an unclassified single-track road along the southern shores of Loch Earn.

There are some incredibly scenic roads in the National Park, and not only do they have spectacular views, but they lead to some exceptional destinations. From See Loch Lomond, here is a list of their top 10 scenic roads in the National Park. no. 10 crianlarich to callander 30 miles From Crianlarich, to Callander, the road goes through Rob Roy Country, passing Lochs Dochart, lubhair and Lubnig. Near the Killin turning is the spectacular Glen Ogle viaduct on the NCN7 cycle route. no.9 ardentinny to kilmun

The B837 connects Drymen with Rowardennan where the road ends. Walkers on the West Highland Way follow the shore line along East Loch Lomond close to the road. no.7 balloch to tyndrum

5.4miles

Along this busy road are many excellent places of interest, including Balloch, Luss, Tarbert, Inveruglas, Falls of Falloch & Tyndrum. no.6 st fillans to lochearnhead

Time to take the Scenic Road www.seelochlomond.co.uk

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Shore Road runs alongside Loch Long from Ardentinny to Blairmore and then Kilmun. Unlike many roads on this list, it has a good bus service connecting Ardentinny with Toward Point (past Dunoon). no.8 drymen to rowardennan

Glen Ogle

The scenic road through the glen, which from Balquhidder runs alongside Loch Voil, is beautiful. It's a single-track road with passing points. So enjoy the views all around you of beautiful Rob Roy Country. You may want to stop at Balquhidder to see the resting place of Scotland's famous outlaw or carry along to Monachyle Mhor. no.2 the rest and be thankful

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Just under 4miles Another slow, single-track and winding road not to be rushed is alongside pretty Loch Goil, from Lochgoilhead to Carrick Castle.

The winding B829 meanders alongside Loch Ard, Loch Chon and Loch Arklet, where the scenery opens up and is more wild. The road is popular with cyclists, with lochs Ard and Chon a favourite for kayakers and Stand up Paddle-boarders. no. 4 lochgoilhead to carrick castle

The Rest and Be Thankful is known for all the wrong reasons, landslips, road closures, delays etc. However, it is a beautiful and scenic road connecting the National Park's Loch Lomond and Argyll Forest regions. no.1 aberfoyle to kilmahog, via duke's pass 12 miles Number one on the list is the Duke's Pass and the road continuing beyond it to Kilmahog, near Callander. Despite the agonisingly steep climb, many hardy cyclists aren't deterred from cycling this road, which since the 1950s has been described as one of Britain's most scenic. Loch Ard Rest and Be Thankful

101 THINGS in Loch Lomond & The A photobook with 101 ideas of things to do in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. Explore Scotland’s ﬁrst National Park by boot, bike and boat. 50p from the sale of this book will go to independent conservation and heritage charity Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. £14.99

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The book, written and designed by Paul Saunders and Nina Fraser, has been an instant hit, stocked by cafes, shops, accommodation providers and visitor information centres throughout the National Park.

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As Paul says, it is a great way to help plan a trip ‘The idea for the book came from one of the most visited guides on my See Loch Lomond website. People are looking for ideas of what to do and where to visit on a trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, and increasingly, they’re looking for new experiences, activities, and places to explore. Thankfully there are many amazing opportunities, and the challenge was to get the list down to 101!’

L ocal travel website See Loch Lomond has recently published a new hardback photograph/guidebook, ‘101 things to do in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs’.

TrossachsThe&LomondLochindotoThings101 101 THINGS TO DOin Loch Lomond & The Trossachs 1 A photobook with 101 ideas of things to do in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.Explore Scotland’s ﬁrst National Park by boot, bike and boat.50p from the sale of this book will go to independent conservation and heritagecharity Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. £14.99

If you want to stock this book in your business, please paul@paulsaunders.co.uk.contact www.seelochlomond.co.uk

The book is priced at £14.99 and covers all the National Park, recommending experiences and adventures by foot, bike and boat.

The book is also proving to be a popular souvenir, which, as Nina explains, was part of the design: ‘Whilst there is a stack of information in the book, we also wanted to feature many scenic photographs to give people a memento of their visit.’

The book can be purchased at www.seelochlomond.co.uk and is available at many outlets, including – The Oak Tree Inn, Drymen Bakery, Balmaha Village Shop, St Mocha Coffee Shop, The Station Coffee Shop, Callander Visitor Information Centre, Milarrochy Caravan Park, Luss Caravan Park, Luss General Store, Coach House Coffee Shop Luss, The Perch Balmaha, The Slanj Arrochar, Luss Village Shop, Loch Katrine’s Gift Shop at Trossachs Pier and Wild Highlands at Maid of the Loch, Balloch. Many accommodation providers have also placed copies in their rooms and are selling copies to their guests.

Back in June, RSPB Scotland announced plans to apply for a licence to release a small number of beavers at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond, which is part of Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve.

In 2009, a reintroduction project, known as ‘The Scottish Beaver Trial’, took place at Knapdale which saw the first beavers living wild in Scotland for over 400 years. Outwith the official reintroduction there is a well-established population of beavers living in the Tay and Forth river catchments.

Eurasian Beavers are native to the UK but were persecuted for their fur, meat and ‘castoreum’ – a secretion used in perfume, food, and medicine. This relentless hunting by humans led to their extinction in the UK by the 16th Century.

In 2019, beavers were given European Protected Species status in Scotland with the view that they should expand their range naturally with no need for further reintroductions. Despite this, up until 2021, any beavers that came into conflict with humans, where their activities couldn’t be managed through mitigation measures, were killed under licence, or translocated to limited enclosed release locations in England.

Beavers are adept natural engineers, with the ability to create wetlands, restore woodland and improve conditions for many species including dragonflies, fish and other mammals like water voles. Frequently coined as an ‘Ecosystem Engineer’ or ‘Keystone Species’, because of having significant positive influence on their environment, the benefits of beavers are well documented. Moreover, this enigmatic species attracts great opportunity for wildlife tourism, bringing social and economic benefits to areas where they are found.

In 2021 the Scottish Government made the decision to authorise licenced beaver translocations within the country, to reduce the need for culling.

For full details of this project including FAQs visit our website www.rspb.org.uk/lochlomond and navigate to our beaver blog. You can also contact us with any questions: beavers.lomond@rspb.org.uk beaver myth-busting

Myth: Beavers destroy tress Reality: While beavers certainly do gnaw down trees the overall impact of this ‘coppicing’ process on woodland encourages new growth, a greater variety of tree species and increases biodiversity by providing more homes for insects, birds and mammals. There are also a variety of mitigation methods, such as wire around the base of trees, that can prevent damage to trees on private land.

Myth: Beavers eat fish Reality: Beavers are vegetarians, mainly eating aquatic plants, grasses, tree bark, twigs and leaves. In fact, they can boost fish numbers because the pools they create provide excellent spawning grounds for fish which could help threatened species such as the Atlantic salmon.

Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve is a fantastic area for a range of wildlife, and ecological assessments have shown it has potential to be particularly good for beavers. The areas of open water, woodland and aquatic vegetation make this an ideal location for them to thrive.

bringing beavers back (to loch lomond)

The first successful licenced translocation took place at Argaty Red Kite Centre in 2021. Now other organisations and landowners are starting to follow suit including RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond which is applying to be a release site.

Myth: Beavers cause damaging floods Reality: This one can be true, especially if beaver activity blocks drains on prime agricultural land but, in the right place, their floods create new wetland habitat that is immensely beneficial for biodiversity. Therefore, the translocation of beavers is important; moving animals from areas where their activity is causing issues to more suitable habitat, rather than using lethal control, is a win-win for both beaver and humans.

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