We are the official charity of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and supported by our amazing volunteers deliver our work under two main themes Nature Connections and Connected Lives.
Our vision is for our landscapes and communities to be connected and thriving and we have achieved a considerable amount through our collaboration on landscape scale nature restoration projects.
Our vision is for our landcapes and communities to be connected and thriving like 'Walk in the Park' our health walk programme which through mobility connects participants with each other, and their local environment!
We empower individuals to get outside more, be more physically active, to appreciate the nature on their doorstep and to experience the positive benefits, feelings and emotions that connecting with nature can bring.
The landscape of the National Park is the result of a long relationship between people and nature. Volunteers can become directly involved in a variety of opportunities with us such as seed collecting, tree transplanting, butterfly, lichen and bryophyte surveying and monitoring.
Giving back to nature. We are grateful for the continued support of our dedicated volunteers who donate their time towards our practical conservation work.
People and nature are at the heart of what we do. We stand and work alongside local communities, community interest groups, heritage groups, schools and land managers to create more opportunities for people to connect with nature.
We offer life-long learning opportunities and activities to ensure our actions continue to enhance the National Parks biodiversity and bring benefits to its local communities.
News Announcements
Stories of the Land Exhibition Launch
Discover the stories, memories and photographs that have shaped the landscapes of Crianlarich, Tyndrum and Killin. Join us at The Old Mill, Killin, on 15 November and be among the first to explore the new website – find out more here.
Click HERE for all our other latest news, updates & announcements – we’ve always got something exciting to share!
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🚶♀️🍁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀! 🍂
Autumn is a wonderful time to get outdoors. Walking can help boost mood, improve physical health, and provide an opportunity to enjoy the changing colours, seasonal wildlife, and fresh air.
Join us next week at 10:20am and discover fascinating facts about nature, wildlife, and the history of your local area on one of our friendly volunteer-led Health Walks.
Come along, enjoy good company, gentle exercise, and the beauty of the season. We’d love to welcome you!
26 Oct – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → Loch Ard 🚕 (DF)
27 Oct – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Ardgarten 🚕(DF)
27 Oct - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Ancaster Sq. → Railway & Golf Club (DF)
28 Oct – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → River Leven Tow Path (DF)
28 Oct – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, Monemore → Acharn Railway (DF)
29 Oct – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → High Mains 🚕 (DF)
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. 🚕 Car share ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂 Anniversary Walk.
e: [email protected]
📷 Trustinthepark
🙏🏻 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park , Walking Scotland , * The National Lottery Heritage Fund .
Autumn is a wonderful time to get outdoors. Walking can help boost mood, improve physical health, and provide an opportunity to enjoy the changing colours, seasonal wildlife, and fresh air.
Join us next week at 10:20am and discover fascinating facts about nature, wildlife, and the history of your local area on one of our friendly volunteer-led Health Walks.
Come along, enjoy good company, gentle exercise, and the beauty of the season. We’d love to welcome you!
26 Oct – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → Loch Ard 🚕 (DF)
27 Oct – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Ardgarten 🚕(DF)
27 Oct - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Ancaster Sq. → Railway & Golf Club (DF)
28 Oct – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → River Leven Tow Path (DF)
28 Oct – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, Monemore → Acharn Railway (DF)
29 Oct – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → High Mains 🚕 (DF)
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. 🚕 Car share ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂 Anniversary Walk.
e: [email protected]
📷 Trustinthepark
🙏🏻 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park , Walking Scotland , * The National Lottery Heritage Fund .
🌟 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴!🌟
Did you know that by purchasing a ticket through the Stirling Community Lottery, you can help support our work while being entered into a weekly prize draw?
Every ticket sold helps us continue delivering our regular health walks and strength and balance sessions across rural Stirlingshire. These activities provide vital support for people experiencing impaired mobility, living with dementia, caring for loved ones, or facing bereavement, isolation and loneliness. They also create opportunities for people to connect, build friendships and enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors.
As a small charity, we rely on the generosity and support of our community to help us continue making a positive difference. Every ticket purchased helps us reach more people and keep these valued activities running.
💚 Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real impact.
Find out more and buy your ticket through the link below in the comments.
Thank you for your support, and good luck! 🍀
Did you know that by purchasing a ticket through the Stirling Community Lottery, you can help support our work while being entered into a weekly prize draw?
Every ticket sold helps us continue delivering our regular health walks and strength and balance sessions across rural Stirlingshire. These activities provide vital support for people experiencing impaired mobility, living with dementia, caring for loved ones, or facing bereavement, isolation and loneliness. They also create opportunities for people to connect, build friendships and enjoy the benefits of being active outdoors.
As a small charity, we rely on the generosity and support of our community to help us continue making a positive difference. Every ticket purchased helps us reach more people and keep these valued activities running.
💚 Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real impact.
Find out more and buy your ticket through the link below in the comments.
Thank you for your support, and good luck! 🍀
🍂 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Before the season was known as Autumn, people in Britain commonly referred to it as Harvest, reflecting the importance of gathering crops at that time of year. Later, the term Fall emerged as a shortened version of the phrase "fall of the leaf", describing the season when leaves drop from the trees. By the 16th century, Autumn had become the more widely used term in Britain, while Fall remained popular in North America. 🍁
Join us next week at 10:20am and discover more fascinating facts about nature, wildlife, and the history of your local area on one of our friendly health walks. Next week:
19 Oct – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → NCN7 or Rob Roy Loop (DF)
20 Oct – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Luss River Walk 🚕(DF)
20 Oct - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Medical Centre → Keltie Bridge (DF)
21 Oct – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → The Carrick from Arden 🚕(DF)
21 Oct – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, The Pavillion → Glen Ogle 🚕 (DF)
22 Oct – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → Gartness Road (DF)
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. 🚕 Car share ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂 Anniversary Walk.
e: [email protected]
📷 Trustinthepark
🙏🏻 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park , Walking Scotland , * The National Lottery Heritage Fund .
Join us next week at 10:20am and discover more fascinating facts about nature, wildlife, and the history of your local area on one of our friendly health walks. Next week:
19 Oct – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → NCN7 or Rob Roy Loop (DF)
20 Oct – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Luss River Walk 🚕(DF)
20 Oct - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Medical Centre → Keltie Bridge (DF)
21 Oct – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → The Carrick from Arden 🚕(DF)
21 Oct – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, The Pavillion → Glen Ogle 🚕 (DF)
22 Oct – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → Gartness Road (DF)
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. 🚕 Car share ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂 Anniversary Walk.
e: [email protected]
📷 Trustinthepark
🙏🏻 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park , Walking Scotland , * The National Lottery Heritage Fund .
🌲 For our followers in the Strathfillan area, we'd like to share this upcoming community event on behalf of Tree Story Scotland.
Join them at the Artisan Cafe, Tyndrum on Thursday 15 October to find out more about the proposed Caledonian Forest restoration being planned at Auchreoch.
It's a great opportunity to learn about the plans, ask questions and share your thoughts.
👉 See the poster below for full details.
#Strathfillan #Tyndrum #CaledonianForest #CommunityEngagement #NatureRestoration #TreeStory
Join them at the Artisan Cafe, Tyndrum on Thursday 15 October to find out more about the proposed Caledonian Forest restoration being planned at Auchreoch.
It's a great opportunity to learn about the plans, ask questions and share your thoughts.
👉 See the poster below for full details.
#Strathfillan #Tyndrum #CaledonianForest #CommunityEngagement #NatureRestoration #TreeStory
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀! 🍄🐿️
The highlight of the week for many of our participants, our FREE volunteer-led health walks are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise and friendly conversation while boosting your health and wellbeing.
As the seasons change, our walks also offer the chance to connect with nature and discover some of autumn's hidden treasures. From colourful fungi emerging along woodland paths to the possibility of spotting a red squirrel darting through the trees, there's always something new to see and enjoy.
There's no need to book, simply turn up and join us! Just remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather and walking conditions. We'd love to welcome you along this October. Here are the walking routes we've got coming up next week, departing at 10:20am:
12 Oct – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → Drymen Road 🚕(DF)
13 Oct – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Tarbet Village Walk 🚕(DF)
13 Oct - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Ancaster Square → Callander to Kilmahog (DF)
14 Oct – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → Balloch Castle riverside walk (DF)
14 Oct – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, Monemore → Kinnel Estate (DF)
15 Oct – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → Drymen Road 🚕 (DF)
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. 🚕 Car share ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂 Anniversary Walk.
e: [email protected]
📷 Trustinthepark
🙏🏻 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park , Walking Scotland, *The National Lottery Heritage Fund
#HealthWalks #WalkingForHealth #NatureAndWellbeing #AutumnWalks #RedSquirrels #FungiSpotting #CommunityWellbeing #DementiaFriendly #WalkingScotland #TrustInThePark #FreshAirAndFriendship
The highlight of the week for many of our participants, our FREE volunteer-led health walks are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise and friendly conversation while boosting your health and wellbeing.
As the seasons change, our walks also offer the chance to connect with nature and discover some of autumn's hidden treasures. From colourful fungi emerging along woodland paths to the possibility of spotting a red squirrel darting through the trees, there's always something new to see and enjoy.
There's no need to book, simply turn up and join us! Just remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather and walking conditions. We'd love to welcome you along this October. Here are the walking routes we've got coming up next week, departing at 10:20am:
12 Oct – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → Drymen Road 🚕(DF)
13 Oct – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Tarbet Village Walk 🚕(DF)
13 Oct - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Ancaster Square → Callander to Kilmahog (DF)
14 Oct – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → Balloch Castle riverside walk (DF)
14 Oct – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, Monemore → Kinnel Estate (DF)
15 Oct – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → Drymen Road 🚕 (DF)
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. 🚕 Car share ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂 Anniversary Walk.
e: [email protected]
📷 Trustinthepark
🙏🏻 With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park , Walking Scotland, *The National Lottery Heritage Fund
#HealthWalks #WalkingForHealth #NatureAndWellbeing #AutumnWalks #RedSquirrels #FungiSpotting #CommunityWellbeing #DementiaFriendly #WalkingScotland #TrustInThePark #FreshAirAndFriendship
🌱 𝗔 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄....
Our volunteer away days are a chance to thank the wonderful volunteers who support more than 300 participants across our health and wellbeing activities. They bring volunteers together from different groups to connect, learn new skills and explore new parts of the National Park.
On a beautiful sunny day in August, volunteers enjoyed a visit to the new Lomond Plant Nursery at Gartocharn. Led by Hamshya, Nursery Volunteer Coordinator, the group toured the nursery, learned about seed collection and propagation, and even got hands-on replanting moss campion. A walk through the RSPB Loch Lomond reserve and lunch together rounded off the day, before a workshop exploring how we can promote our activities.
One volunteer summed up the experience perfectly: "It was such an interesting day. I loved the whole experience." The feedback showed just how much these opportunities to connect, learn and share are valued, and we're already looking forward to the next one.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://tinyurl.com/4yzmp653
📷 Volunteer Away Day to Lomond Plant Nursery, Credit Trustinthepark
Our volunteer away days are a chance to thank the wonderful volunteers who support more than 300 participants across our health and wellbeing activities. They bring volunteers together from different groups to connect, learn new skills and explore new parts of the National Park.
On a beautiful sunny day in August, volunteers enjoyed a visit to the new Lomond Plant Nursery at Gartocharn. Led by Hamshya, Nursery Volunteer Coordinator, the group toured the nursery, learned about seed collection and propagation, and even got hands-on replanting moss campion. A walk through the RSPB Loch Lomond reserve and lunch together rounded off the day, before a workshop exploring how we can promote our activities.
One volunteer summed up the experience perfectly: "It was such an interesting day. I loved the whole experience." The feedback showed just how much these opportunities to connect, learn and share are valued, and we're already looking forward to the next one.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://tinyurl.com/4yzmp653
📷 Volunteer Away Day to Lomond Plant Nursery, Credit Trustinthepark
310
Participants who regularly benefit from our weekly health walks.
90
Moth species recorded through surveys.
5,334
Volunteer hours donated across all our projects.
22
Sites managed for invasive none-native species.
6,500
Native trees planted across Wild Strathfillan projects.
7
Landholdings practical restoration interventions completed.
498
Participants who have benefitted from our weekly
health walk and Strength & Balance activities.
29,532
Native tree seeds planted by volunteers across 2 plant nurseries.
321
Health and wellbeing walks
we delivered last year.
91%
Strength and Balance participants who experienced improved physical wellbeing.
3,941
Hours donated by our health walk and Strength & Balance volunteers.
35
Organisations who have
donated support
across all of our projects.