Pathway to create a climate resilient Strathard outlined in new Framework
A new Framework for the Strathard area has been created to realise a vision of a healthier, more climate resilient Strathard.
A new Framework for the Strathard area has been created to realise a vision of a healthier, more climate resilient Strathard.
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The National Park Green Recovery Fund has helped local communities, land managers, businesses and other partners to recover from the pandemic in a sustainable way.
By Stuart Mearns, Director of Place, Loch Lomond & The Trosscahs National Park
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Through the National Park Grant Scheme, we offered £2,316.40 to Lochgoil Primary School to support the build of a new polytunnel which will provide year-round opportunities for growing fruit, vegetables, trees and wildflowers for the school and wider community.
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In 2020, a Grant Scheme award of £20,000 was given to the Trossachs Community Trust to install a renewable (biomass) heating and hot water supply at the site of an old school in Brig O’Turk, which will eventually be used…
Here are some examples of funded projects from the previous years.
In this blog, we highlight recent Wild Park work which has been carried out by the Lochgoilhead community and our partners Argyll Fisheries Trust to help conserve the River Goil and support one of Scotland’s most iconic fish species.
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An exciting project has recently been set up to create a new ‘Framework’ for the Strathard area that will incorporate guidance on development opportunities and explore land use aspirations.
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The Argyll Mausoleum was a traditional burial place for the Earls and Dukes of Argyll (Chiefs of the Clan Campbell) from the 14th Century until 1949 and holds a place of pride within the community.
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Luss Heritage Group and Luss and Arden Community Development Trust have been leading a project to restore a beautiful Hogback Stone found in the graveyard of Luss Parish Church.
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A gem in the Trossachs Strathard is located within the spectacular scenery of the Trossachs and takes in the communities of Aberfoyle, Kinlochard, Inversnaid and Stronachlachar. As well as a breathtaking backdrop of mountains and ancient woodlands, other natural treasures…
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In 2011, communities in the Park identified through their Community Action Plans the desire to develop local paths. As these aspirations also met our National Park aims, a framework was developed in 2012 called Paths in the Park.
Callander’s Landscape is an ambitious community-led project to turn the town of Callander into the outdoor capital of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Thanks to £1.43million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) the project has received a…