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🌱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻

We are thrilled to announce that our new Lomond Nursery is now up and running. Working in partnership with the @rspb.scotland, the site will be used to grow local provenance native plants and trees to help supply nature restoration projects in the National Park. The nursery will be a hub for nature engagement, skills development and volunteering – which we’ll be developing over the coming months, so stay tuned!

#WildStrathfillan #LochLomondandTheTrossachsNationalPark #TrustinThePark #Scotland #nature #naturerestoration #naturerecovery

🙏 With thanks to funding from @naturescot (through their Nature Restoration Fund), @lomondtrossachs and a generous private donor.

📷 @trustinthepark

🌱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻

We are thrilled to announce that our new Lomond Nursery is now up and running. Working in partnership with the @rspb.scotland, the site will be used to grow local provenance native plants and trees to help supply nature restoration projects in the National Park. The nursery will be a hub for nature engagement, skills development and volunteering – which we’ll be developing over the coming months, so stay tuned!

#WildStrathfillan #LochLomondandTheTrossachsNationalPark #TrustinThePark #Scotland #nature #naturerestoration #naturerecovery

🙏 With thanks to funding from @naturescot (through their Nature Restoration Fund), @lomondtrossachs and a generous private donor.

📷 @trustinthepark

🌱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻

We are thrilled to announce that our new Lomond Nursery is now up and running. Working in partnership with the @rspb.scotland, the site will be used to grow local provenance native plants and trees to help supply nature restoration projects in the National Park. The nursery will be a hub for nature engagement, skills development and volunteering – which we’ll be developing over the coming months, so stay tuned!

#WildStrathfillan #LochLomondandTheTrossachsNationalPark #TrustinThePark #Scotland #nature #naturerestoration #naturerecovery

🙏 With thanks to funding from @naturescot (through their Nature Restoration Fund), @lomondtrossachs and a generous private donor.

📷 @trustinthepark

🫶 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 - 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹-𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸.

Step into June with our 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿‑𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 - the perfect way to boost your wellbeing, meet friendly faces, and take time for yourself in the great outdoors. Join us at 10:20am Monday to Thursday. Dress for the weather, pull on your comfy shoes, and join us as we enjoy movement together.Free, and no need to book - everyone's welcome.

✨ Here’s what walking routes we've coming up...

01 June – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → Balleich (DF)
02 June – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Ardgarten Forest🚕(DF)
02 June - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Ancaster Square → Doune Allotments 🚕(DF)
03 June – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → Carrick from Arden roundabout🚕 (DF)
03 June – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, The Pavillion → Balquidder - Golden Larches 🚕 (DF)
04 June – 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.

🙏🏻With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), @lomondtrossachs@walkingscotland.org.uk , * @heritagefunduk

🌿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵!

We’re excited to share reflections from Euan Palmer, Community Project Coordinator at @strathfillantrust, who came along to our recent Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training workshop in Glenfalloch 🌿

“We had a fantastic day out with Oliver, who helped the group get more familiar with the many lichens and bryophytes found just a short distance from the campsite. We quickly came across an old fallen ash tree, with a range of special species such as tree lungwort and kidney lichen. We didn't go much further, as we slowly browsed around the mature birch and oak woodland, stumbling over a range of wonderful species.

The session finished with the group completing a Rapid Rainforest Assessment, which sparked lots of interesting conversation and thoughts. The day ended with some coffee and cakes, courtesy of Beinglas Campsite (thank you!).

A big thanks to Oliver and @plantlife.loveplants for hosting the session, and to everyone who joined on the day!”

🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk .
📷 Euan Palmer

🌿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵!

We’re excited to share reflections from Euan Palmer, Community Project Coordinator at @strathfillantrust, who came along to our recent Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training workshop in Glenfalloch 🌿

“We had a fantastic day out with Oliver, who helped the group get more familiar with the many lichens and bryophytes found just a short distance from the campsite. We quickly came across an old fallen ash tree, with a range of special species such as tree lungwort and kidney lichen. We didn't go much further, as we slowly browsed around the mature birch and oak woodland, stumbling over a range of wonderful species.

The session finished with the group completing a Rapid Rainforest Assessment, which sparked lots of interesting conversation and thoughts. The day ended with some coffee and cakes, courtesy of Beinglas Campsite (thank you!).

A big thanks to Oliver and @plantlife.loveplants for hosting the session, and to everyone who joined on the day!”

🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk .
📷 Euan Palmer

🌿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵!

We’re excited to share reflections from Euan Palmer, Community Project Coordinator at @strathfillantrust, who came along to our recent Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training workshop in Glenfalloch 🌿

“We had a fantastic day out with Oliver, who helped the group get more familiar with the many lichens and bryophytes found just a short distance from the campsite. We quickly came across an old fallen ash tree, with a range of special species such as tree lungwort and kidney lichen. We didn't go much further, as we slowly browsed around the mature birch and oak woodland, stumbling over a range of wonderful species.

The session finished with the group completing a Rapid Rainforest Assessment, which sparked lots of interesting conversation and thoughts. The day ended with some coffee and cakes, courtesy of Beinglas Campsite (thank you!).

A big thanks to Oliver and @plantlife.loveplants for hosting the session, and to everyone who joined on the day!”

🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk .
📷 Euan Palmer

🌿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵!

We’re excited to share reflections from Euan Palmer, Community Project Coordinator at @strathfillantrust, who came along to our recent Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training workshop in Glenfalloch 🌿

“We had a fantastic day out with Oliver, who helped the group get more familiar with the many lichens and bryophytes found just a short distance from the campsite. We quickly came across an old fallen ash tree, with a range of special species such as tree lungwort and kidney lichen. We didn't go much further, as we slowly browsed around the mature birch and oak woodland, stumbling over a range of wonderful species.

The session finished with the group completing a Rapid Rainforest Assessment, which sparked lots of interesting conversation and thoughts. The day ended with some coffee and cakes, courtesy of Beinglas Campsite (thank you!).

A big thanks to Oliver and @plantlife.loveplants for hosting the session, and to everyone who joined on the day!”

🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk .
📷 Euan Palmer

🌱🔍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗗 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀 – 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!

There are still a few spaces left on this fantastic workshop in Tyndrum – and with the glorious weather we’re enjoying, it’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors 🌞

Join us to learn how to identify some of the common plants found in woodland. The session will be relaxed and unhurried, giving you time to really observe the incredible variety of plant life and understand the features that set them apart.
It’s a mindful and fascinating few hours - ideal for anyone keen to build new skills while enjoying time in nature 🌿

⏬ Find out more and book your place:
https://forms.office.com/e/NLumdVSQVC

📷 @Trustinthepark

🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and @heritagefunduk

🌞 𝟖𝟏 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐞! 🌸

What a fantastic day we had last Monday at our annual All Group Walk! Each year we bring our Walk in the Park community together to connect and explore somewhere new - and Aberfoyle did not disappoint.

Despite uncertain weather, 81 enthusiastic walkers joined us from across the National Park. There was a real buzz as people arrived, with warm reunions and new friendships forming among both familiar and first-time faces.

Walkers chose from three scenic routes, making the most of Aberfoyle’s fantastic path network. The views were stunning, with vibrant bluebells adding the perfect seasonal touch 🌿

We finished up at Aberfoyle Memorial Village Hall with well-earned refreshments and a delicious spread of home baking, lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteers and participants.

As one walker said: “A lovely walk. Good company. Great coffee and cake. Very well organised. Perfect.”

Reflecting during Green Health Week, it’s been wonderful to hear how much the day meant to those who joined us. Many shared the benefits of connecting with nature and others - feeling more confident, peaceful, and at one with nature.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, to Angus from Lyme Resource Centre Scotland for sharing tick awareness advice, and to our fantastic volunteers who made the day so welcoming, safe, and enjoyable 💚

Interested in joining a free weekly walk or future events? Get in touch with Fiona on 07843 842323.

🙏 With thanks to our funders and supporters.
📷@Trustinthepark

#Walkinthepark #Allgroupwalk #NationalWalkingMonth#GreenHealthWeek #lymesdiseaseawarenessmonth

🌞 𝟖𝟏 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐞! 🌸

What a fantastic day we had last Monday at our annual All Group Walk! Each year we bring our Walk in the Park community together to connect and explore somewhere new - and Aberfoyle did not disappoint.

Despite uncertain weather, 81 enthusiastic walkers joined us from across the National Park. There was a real buzz as people arrived, with warm reunions and new friendships forming among both familiar and first-time faces.

Walkers chose from three scenic routes, making the most of Aberfoyle’s fantastic path network. The views were stunning, with vibrant bluebells adding the perfect seasonal touch 🌿

We finished up at Aberfoyle Memorial Village Hall with well-earned refreshments and a delicious spread of home baking, lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteers and participants.

As one walker said: “A lovely walk. Good company. Great coffee and cake. Very well organised. Perfect.”

Reflecting during Green Health Week, it’s been wonderful to hear how much the day meant to those who joined us. Many shared the benefits of connecting with nature and others - feeling more confident, peaceful, and at one with nature.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, to Angus from Lyme Resource Centre Scotland for sharing tick awareness advice, and to our fantastic volunteers who made the day so welcoming, safe, and enjoyable 💚

Interested in joining a free weekly walk or future events? Get in touch with Fiona on 07843 842323.

🙏 With thanks to our funders and supporters.
📷@Trustinthepark

#Walkinthepark #Allgroupwalk #NationalWalkingMonth#GreenHealthWeek #lymesdiseaseawarenessmonth

🌞 𝟖𝟏 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐞! 🌸

What a fantastic day we had last Monday at our annual All Group Walk! Each year we bring our Walk in the Park community together to connect and explore somewhere new - and Aberfoyle did not disappoint.

Despite uncertain weather, 81 enthusiastic walkers joined us from across the National Park. There was a real buzz as people arrived, with warm reunions and new friendships forming among both familiar and first-time faces.

Walkers chose from three scenic routes, making the most of Aberfoyle’s fantastic path network. The views were stunning, with vibrant bluebells adding the perfect seasonal touch 🌿

We finished up at Aberfoyle Memorial Village Hall with well-earned refreshments and a delicious spread of home baking, lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteers and participants.

As one walker said: “A lovely walk. Good company. Great coffee and cake. Very well organised. Perfect.”

Reflecting during Green Health Week, it’s been wonderful to hear how much the day meant to those who joined us. Many shared the benefits of connecting with nature and others - feeling more confident, peaceful, and at one with nature.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, to Angus from Lyme Resource Centre Scotland for sharing tick awareness advice, and to our fantastic volunteers who made the day so welcoming, safe, and enjoyable 💚

Interested in joining a free weekly walk or future events? Get in touch with Fiona on 07843 842323.

🙏 With thanks to our funders and supporters.
📷@Trustinthepark

#Walkinthepark #Allgroupwalk #NationalWalkingMonth#GreenHealthWeek #lymesdiseaseawarenessmonth

🌞 𝟖𝟏 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐲𝐥𝐞! 🌸

What a fantastic day we had last Monday at our annual All Group Walk! Each year we bring our Walk in the Park community together to connect and explore somewhere new - and Aberfoyle did not disappoint.

Despite uncertain weather, 81 enthusiastic walkers joined us from across the National Park. There was a real buzz as people arrived, with warm reunions and new friendships forming among both familiar and first-time faces.

Walkers chose from three scenic routes, making the most of Aberfoyle’s fantastic path network. The views were stunning, with vibrant bluebells adding the perfect seasonal touch 🌿

We finished up at Aberfoyle Memorial Village Hall with well-earned refreshments and a delicious spread of home baking, lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteers and participants.

As one walker said: “A lovely walk. Good company. Great coffee and cake. Very well organised. Perfect.”

Reflecting during Green Health Week, it’s been wonderful to hear how much the day meant to those who joined us. Many shared the benefits of connecting with nature and others - feeling more confident, peaceful, and at one with nature.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, to Angus from Lyme Resource Centre Scotland for sharing tick awareness advice, and to our fantastic volunteers who made the day so welcoming, safe, and enjoyable 💚

Interested in joining a free weekly walk or future events? Get in touch with Fiona on 07843 842323.

🙏 With thanks to our funders and supporters.
📷@Trustinthepark

#Walkinthepark #Allgroupwalk #NationalWalkingMonth#GreenHealthWeek #lymesdiseaseawarenessmonth

🐾𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 💩

We are delighted to once again partner with @aquilacic to bring you this fun and interactive event.

Open your eyes to all the signs our four-footed and feathered neighbours leave us and piece together the clues to find out where they live and pass through and what they eat. Starting indoors we will then head out to look for clues and learn some tracking skills.

ℹ No previous knowledge needed and suitable for all ages from primary school up to adult.
❌ Unfortunately not suitable for dogs as they tend to destroy the evidence!

⏬To book click the link:https://forms.office.com/e/7W9bKLL82a

🙏With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk.

#WildStrathfillan #aquilacic#aquilawildlife #nature

🚶🏼‍♂️👩‍🦯 🌳𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 – 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿‑𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆!

Our volunteer‑led health walks are designed to be welcoming and inclusive, with routes suitable for all abilities, including those using wheels or walking aids. Our friendly volunteers help create a safe, supportive environment where everyone can walk at their own pace. Spending time outdoors, sharing conversation, and enjoying the fresh air together can lift your mood, reduce stress, and build a real sense of belonging - all while gently supporting your physical health.

Join us at 10:20am Monday to Thursday for our free, volunteer‑led walk. Dress for the weather, pull on your comfy shoes, and join us as we enjoy movement together.No need to book, and everyone's welcome.

✨ Here’s what walking routes we've coming up...

18 May – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → 🌟All Group Walk (DF)
19 May – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Succoth (CS/DF)
19 May - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Medical Centre. → Keltie Bridge (DF)
20 May – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → River Leven Tow Path (DF)
20 May – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, Monemore → Criagnavie Rd ☕(DF)
21 May – 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 shares are indicated by a CS. ☕Refreshments afterwards. 🎂Walk Anniversary. 🌟All Group Walk - Our 6 groups join together and can choose from a variety of routes for different abilities - followed by cake and refreshments.

🙏🏻With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), @lomondtrossachs, @walkingscotland.org.uk , *@heritagefunduk .

#movementtogether #dementiafriendlywalks #volunteerledwalks #healthwalks

💚 It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and this year’s theme is ‘action’.

What action can you take to support your own or someone else’s mental health?

Each week, over a 100 people across the National Park join us for Walk in the Park or Strength & Balance. We recently surveyed our participants and found out that:

⭐ Over three quarters of walkers, and 6 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel that taking part in these activities improved their mental health and wellbeing.
⭐ More than 9 in 10 walkers, and 7 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel taking part helps them improve their social connection to others and their community.

📸Photographs: Trustinthepark

🙏 Our activities are made possible with thanks to players of the National Lottery, the National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Heritage Fund, Walking Scotland and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.

💚 It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and this year’s theme is ‘action’.

What action can you take to support your own or someone else’s mental health?

Each week, over a 100 people across the National Park join us for Walk in the Park or Strength & Balance. We recently surveyed our participants and found out that:

⭐ Over three quarters of walkers, and 6 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel that taking part in these activities improved their mental health and wellbeing.
⭐ More than 9 in 10 walkers, and 7 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel taking part helps them improve their social connection to others and their community.

📸Photographs: Trustinthepark

🙏 Our activities are made possible with thanks to players of the National Lottery, the National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Heritage Fund, Walking Scotland and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.

💚 It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and this year’s theme is ‘action’.

What action can you take to support your own or someone else’s mental health?

Each week, over a 100 people across the National Park join us for Walk in the Park or Strength & Balance. We recently surveyed our participants and found out that:

⭐ Over three quarters of walkers, and 6 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel that taking part in these activities improved their mental health and wellbeing.
⭐ More than 9 in 10 walkers, and 7 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel taking part helps them improve their social connection to others and their community.

📸Photographs: Trustinthepark

🙏 Our activities are made possible with thanks to players of the National Lottery, the National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Heritage Fund, Walking Scotland and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.

💚 It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and this year’s theme is ‘action’.

What action can you take to support your own or someone else’s mental health?

Each week, over a 100 people across the National Park join us for Walk in the Park or Strength & Balance. We recently surveyed our participants and found out that:

⭐ Over three quarters of walkers, and 6 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel that taking part in these activities improved their mental health and wellbeing.
⭐ More than 9 in 10 walkers, and 7 in 10 Strength & Balance participants, feel taking part helps them improve their social connection to others and their community.

📸Photographs: Trustinthepark

🙏 Our activities are made possible with thanks to players of the National Lottery, the National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Heritage Fund, Walking Scotland and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.

📋🌱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆

It was a lovely sunny day for our Herbivore Impact Assessment Training day at Auchlyne last week. Wild Strathfillan were happy to support our partners at @naturescotand @lomondtrossachs National Park Authority who led this useful session attended by those working on estates, in forestry and in community woodlands. We were walked through the methods involved in assessing both upland habitats (blanket bog and dwarf shrub heath) and woodland.

Pip the dog kept us company and we were fuelled for the day with sandwiches and cakes from Kula Coffee Shop in Killin.

📸@Trustinthepark
🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk

📋🌱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆

It was a lovely sunny day for our Herbivore Impact Assessment Training day at Auchlyne last week. Wild Strathfillan were happy to support our partners at @naturescotand @lomondtrossachs National Park Authority who led this useful session attended by those working on estates, in forestry and in community woodlands. We were walked through the methods involved in assessing both upland habitats (blanket bog and dwarf shrub heath) and woodland.

Pip the dog kept us company and we were fuelled for the day with sandwiches and cakes from Kula Coffee Shop in Killin.

📸@Trustinthepark
🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk

📋🌱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆

It was a lovely sunny day for our Herbivore Impact Assessment Training day at Auchlyne last week. Wild Strathfillan were happy to support our partners at @naturescotand @lomondtrossachs National Park Authority who led this useful session attended by those working on estates, in forestry and in community woodlands. We were walked through the methods involved in assessing both upland habitats (blanket bog and dwarf shrub heath) and woodland.

Pip the dog kept us company and we were fuelled for the day with sandwiches and cakes from Kula Coffee Shop in Killin.

📸@Trustinthepark
🙏 With thanks to National Lottery players and the @heritagefunduk

🌼𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 – 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿‑𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸🐝

Connecting with others and spending time in nature this month can do wonders for both your mind and body. Taking a gentle walk outdoors, sharing conversation, and enjoying fresh air helps lift mood, reduce stress, and build a sense of belonging - all while supporting physical health.

Join us at 10:20am Monday to Thursday for our free, volunteer‑led walk. Dress for the weather, pull on your comfy shoes, and join us as we enjoy movement together.No need to book, and everyone's welcome.

✨ Here’s what walking routes we've coming up...

11 May – 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲, Riverside Car Park → Dounans to the Lodge (DF)
12 May – 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, 3 Villages Hall → Village Memorial Walk (DF)
12 May - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, Ancaster Sq. → Leny Falls (CS/DF)
13 May – 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵, The Square → Lomond Shores (DF)
13 May – 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻*, The Pavillion → Head of the Loch - Pavillion (DF)
14 May – 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻, The Square → Buchanan Home Farm (DF)

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? Our routes are suitable for all abilities and dementia friendly where you see our DF sign. Car shares are indicated by a CS. ☕ Refreshments afterwards. 🎂Walk Anniversary.

With thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), @lomondtrossachs, @walkingscotland.org.uk, * @heritagefunduk

#movementtogether #healthwalks #volunteerled #nationalpark #lochlomondandtrossachsnationalpark

🎉𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 - 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹!🙌

April has been a busy and celebratory month for our Movement Together project, with several group anniversaries marked across the region.

Mid-month saw the Balloch 'Walk in the Park' group celebrate its 12th anniversary, remembering where it all began with that first walk along the River Leven towpath, followed by refreshments at The Queen of the Loch. We were delighted to welcome new, returning and long-standing members, including some who now volunteer as Walk Leaders.

We also celebrated the 18th anniversary of Callander 'Walk in the Park', which started back in 2008 with just seven walkers and has grown but still continues to be a welcoming, safe and inclusive group for all. In between, cake featured prominently as we also marked the anniversaries of our Strength and Balance sessions with Drymen who celebrated two years and Callander who celebrated an even longer history of helping participants.

Thank you to everyone who supports our activities. Our 2026 participation survey shows that 100% of participants would recommend them. To find out more, we'd love to hear from you - just drop us an email to: fiona@trustinthepark.org.

📷@Trustinthepark : Walk in the Park left to right clockwise: Balloch Walk in the Park, Callander Walk in the Park, walking along Invertrossachs Road before enjoying a cake break, Callander Strength and Balance.

#Movementtogether #healthwalks #strengthandbalance

🎉𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿!

We were excited to celebrate the anniversary of our Callander Strength and Balance class on 21st April.Co-op members can help us continue coordinating these weekly group sessions for free by choosing us as their 'Local Cause'.

We’re part of the @coopuk Local Community Fund, seeking funding to continue supporting people's mobility and physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Co-op members* can choose us:
🌐 Online - https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/97617
📱 On the Co-op App
☎️ or by contacting Co-op Membership enquiries on 0800 023 4708

Not a Co-op member yet?Join today at https://www.coop.co.uk/membership
The total amount we will receive depends on how many members have chosen our cause before October 2026.

* check your Co-op Member Account to find your local causes. You should be able to choose Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Countryside Trust if you live within approximately 15 miles of Callander, Doune or Killin Co-ops.