Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting 6th March 2025
Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
Councillors Present: Paul Mackintosh (PM) (Chair), Nick Lester-Davis (NL) (Vice Chair), Lynda
McColl (LM), Catherine Cairns (CC) (Treasurer),
Attendees: Gene Maxwell (GM) (SNP Councillor), Lucy Johnstone (LJ), Walter Semple (WS)
(Flood Group), David Fettes (DF) (LLTNPA), Hilary Soanes (Minute Taker) Online: Kate Bovill
(Strathard Development Officer) & Trevor Geraghty (TG)
Apologies, Joyce Kelly (JK) (Planning), Natashya Sheppard (NS), Andre Goulancourt (AG),
Police Representatives
Agenda Item:
1.Apologies – Noted above.
2.Minutes from Previous Meeting – Minutes of 06/02/25 proposed by CC and
seconded by NL. No matters arising.
- Questions – PM confirmed that no questions had been received by him. GM
raised the point that some members of the public had questioned the road
markings on Manse Rd bridge suggesting it was too narrow for pedestrians and
could be dangerous. LM responded that, in fact, some safety work had been
carried out following a request from residents and that this was the outcome.
Perhaps more signage is required? It was left that it will be established in the
fulness of time whether it causes any problems.
- Ongoing business/ enquiries – None
- Councillors (SC) – GM said the main news from the Council is the finalisation
of the budget. The Revenue Budget totalled £317M (after allowing for inflation).
He said there was no appetite whatsoever across all Parties for cuts to local
services. All departments had been tasked with listing possible cuts. The main
outcome of that was lots of angst and upset for the population of Stirlingshire.
Locally the services targeted were nursery services, library services and music
tuition. There was no political will to cut any of them yet the list is brought up
year after year. In the end, virtually all the cuts were made from administrative
adjustments e.g. staff churn was stated as 2% and by adjusting to 3% it saved
an additional £3M. Streamlining office software, car expenses etc
Action:
A controversial issue was that of the ‘ring fenced’ car park funds of £300,000 –
couldn’t some of this be used for public transport or DRT services? Also,
Citizens Advice Bureau; there was talk of possible cuts there.
Regarding the Capital Budget, £54,000 is allocated for Aberfoyle’s Flood
Prevention Scheme. This is confusing because it appears to be down by £44,000
from last year and had once been as high as £150,000, yet there has been no
obvious work carried out.
The budget outcome means an increase in Council Tax of 8.8%. Whilst high it
could have been much worse e.g. 15% increase in Falkirk.
- Treasurers Report – Appended. Available funds are £4788.42 after hall costs
and Admin/IT expenses. The only question raised (PM) was why the Hall fees had
dropped from £25 to £20. A minor thing but curious.
- Police Report – Appended. PM talked this through in absence of Police
Representatives. Other than a disturbance in a hotel on 24/02 and an RTC on
15/02 – (both may result in charges) – there was very little to report for the
period.
- Flooding – WS returned to the previously reported saga of the inappropriate
Engineers Report commissioned by SC, with inadequate consultation and
quoting a scheme of an unaffordable £1.6M (see minutes 07/11/24). WS
confirmed that the Flood Group have responded with a detailed and critical
‘comment report’ mentioning inaccuracies, lack of clarity, clear mistakes
leading to unsatisfactory conclusions. Duggie Campbell has looked over the
report and, it is his belief, it is overstated by some £500-750,000! The result is
that SC have agreed to a meeting in due course. WS & GM have also confirmed
they have met to ensure all parties are up to date. GM commented how £1.6M
sounds a lot of money yet £870K was approved to rebuild the Christy Clock and
nearly £500K on consultancy fees relating to Council Offices!
LM raised the issue of individual householders needing to be consulted before
any flood prevention work is pursued (in any particular direction). One house, for
example has experienced repeated damage due to a burn passing beneath it.
WS stressed how individual households should take personal responsibility for
approaching the Flood Group with any specific issues they may have. They are
always open to receiving comments and listening to specific concerns.
NL then raised a question directed to DS about whether the on-going flooding
issues has caused a blanket moratorium on Planning Applications which are
situated on that specific stretch of the B829. Also, NL reiterated his on-going
query of the lack of a coordinated approach between FLS and the Emergency
Services about a ‘right of emergency access’ during periods of flooding. NL will
be writing to LLTNPA in an attempt to establish a definitive answer to this issue.
PM has been in touch with the GM of Forest Hill Resort about the serious impact
the floods on 31/12 had on them in terms of revenue loss. Discussion as to how
NL
to prompt Evelyn Tweed (SNP MP) to exert pressure on SC to address the issue
more seriously. The challenges continue.
At this point WS excused himself and confirmed he would report back as soon
as any progress or otherwise is made.
- LLTNPA –
- DF explained how the Planning Dept has been laden with the on-going
Flamingo Land Appeal to Scottish Government leading to delays in the
Local Development Plan – now scheduled for June.
- Other news includes a Community Consultation for a potential East
Loch Lomond Community Venison Larder Pilot which seems to have
good momentum.
- Sustainable Transport remains on the radar but no specific news.
- The other major consultation underway regards the possible
introduction of a Tourist Tax. No decisions made yet.
- Recruitment has been taking place for the Seasonal Ranger posts.
- The Park has a strong wish to celebrate local initiatives that focus on
nature restoration and particularly youth projects. Anyone involved in
the ‘Nature Needs Heroes’ campaign promoting sustainability and
environmentalism or similar should get in touch with The Park to help
inspire others.
- SCT – KB and TG were both online to reconfirm the high levels of activity
since the enlargement of the Board of Directors in Sept/Oct last year. Also, the
news that the Lease has finally been negotiated over the former Tourist
Information Centre and it is expected that Cobbs will take possession of the site
very soon. Some refurbishment will be required before opening later in the year.
SCT have had good engagement with Cobbs regarding Tourist Information to be
sited there for walks, heritage, geology etc.
There is still the challenge relating to the Business Hub upstairs. They only have
a three month reprieve before being faced with a demand for Commercial Rent
and Rates (undisclosed amount). KB mentioned that they need to demonstrate a
better ‘Community’ use of the space e.g. youth use, in order to access funding
from the “Thriving Communities Fund”. Any new ideas to build a case will be very
gratefully received.
PM commented how it seemed unfair to go from years of occupation by Visit
Scotland for ‘no rent’ to a commercial rent of circa £19000 pa + rates (as
advertised) for the TIC and then go even further by demanding a commercial rent
for the first floor space.
- FLS – Appended is an updated programme of activities. Nothing much to
report.
- Life Plans – No updates to report
- Planning – Planning report appended. There was only one application during
this period for a ‘change of use’ from houses to hotels/hostels for Crannaig
House, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle. There remains 2 overdue applications so little
change from last month.
- Roads – Work continues on B829 but the anticipated completion date of 10th
March will not be met and is likely to continue for another week or two. TG
stressed how this has been really tough on businesses at the Stronachlachar
end of the road, particularly for the Pier Café owners. TG made an appeal to
everyone to advertise when the new road opens again and to encourage
everyone to try it out and support the café to help them out. Another comment
was there has been heavy harvesting of mature trees in Loch Arklet area and
concern how all the logs will be transported out. FLS continually state they do
not need to use the road and that timber will be carried on the forestry roads
only. This will be closely observed and only time will tell.
NL confirmed he has regular contact with John Hare and will broach the subject
with him.
- Housing – No specific updates. LM confirms that any ‘voids’ have now been
allocated.
- AOCB –
- NL mentioned a consultation that took place in Kinlochard Village Hall
by Scottish Power Energy Networks regarding upgrading of the existing
High Voltage Route passing through the area. (known as YW Route).
There will inevitably be some commercial vehicle usage of the A829 in
order to gain access. That said, some parts & materials may also be
helicoptered in. No dates for works have been given yet.
- LJ raised that, as a member of Aberfoyle Parent Council, she is involved
in organising a 150 person 10KM run event which is hoping to raise in the
region of £7000 for the ‘After School Club’. She has plenty of help to
facilitate it, using forestry paths, and is hopeful of a good participation
level with limited disruption to the village. Target date is 30th August. LM
mentioned that the FLS schedule of works may prove useful to the
organisers planning the routes, appended to these minutes.
- KB said please keep an eye on events updates e.g.22nd March Co-op
Food Waste Action at Memorial Hall; 10-12 Oct Festival of Trail Running
- PM asked LJ if she would consider joining the Council and LJ accepted
the nomination. PM confirmed there are forms to fill and procedures to
follow and he would sort this out in due course.
- Close and next meeting – PM thanked everyone for their attendance,
confirmed there will be a break in meetings for April and the next meeting will be
1st May, hopefully to be held at Forest Hills (to be confirmed).
NL
PM/LJ
Appendices:
- Treasurers Report
- Police Report
- Planning List
- FLS Activity update
- FLS Forest Park update Minute Taker (HS)
Classification: Private
Strathard Community Council – Bank account balance for meeting 6th March 2025
£ £
General Fund opening Bank balance 30th Dec 2024 5521.56
Monies out
Aberfoyle Memorial Hall (Dec 2023 – written 25/1/24) (25.00)
Aberfoyle Memorial Hall (May 2024) (25.00)
Microsoft / Mailchimp subscriptions (61.14)
Aberfoyle Memorial Hall (Nov 2024) (20.00)
Monies in
General Fund closing Bank balance 30th January 2025 5390.42
Subsequent expected expenditure / income
Minute taker (Feb) 50.00
GDPR / data protection registration 52.00
Total subsequent spend / income (102.00)
Balance minus subsequent spend / income since 9th Oct 2024 5288.42
Less Commitments
SCC commitment to field buy out 500.00
Available Funds 4788.42
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Community
Council:
Trossachs and Teith Ward,
Strathard Community Council
hello@ccstrathard.org
Reporting
Period:
04/02/24 to 03/03/25 Compiled by PC Donald King
Ward Plan
Priorities
Antisocial Behaviour
You are concerned about antisocial behaviour including drunken behaviour.
On 24/02/25 a disturbance took place at a hotel in the Aberfoyle area. Enquiries are ongoing
but it is anticipated that persons will be charged and a report submitted to the procurator fiscal.
Road Safety
You are concerned about speeding, dangerous driving and indiscriminate parking.
On 15/02/25 a road traffic collision occurred on the A81 in the Aberfoyle area. After enquiry
one driver is the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal in relation to Careless Driving.
Theft
You are concerned about homes being broken into and travelling criminals.
There have been no reported thefts during this time.
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Other
Incidents /
Activity of
note
Issues raised
Community
Council
Feedback
The Community Officers for your area are: PC Donald King and PC Lorna Deans, based at Callander Police Office.
The Community Sergeant for the area is PS Sarah Stephenson, based at Dunblane Office.
They can be contacted via the email address TrossachsTeithCPT@scotland.police.uk or by phoning 101
We regularly publish information on the ‘Forth Valley Police’ Facebook page and tweet using @StirlingPol
Community Engagement and Reassurance
It is important to you to have community officers who you know, who are accessible and
who address local problems.
If anyone has any policing issues that they wish to discuss, please contact us at
Callander Police Office on 101 or email TrossachsTeithCPT@scotland.police.uk
Strathard Community Council
Weekly Planning Lists for Feb 2025
Applications:
WK 9
Ref No 2025/0014/DET Officer Nicola Arnott Date Valid 27 February 2025 Telephone 01389
722661 Proposal Change of use from Class 9 (houses) to Class 7 (hotels and hostels) Location
Crannaig House Trossachs Road Aberfoyle Applicant Mr Shaun Barlow Crannaig House
Trossachs Road Aberfoyle FK8 3SR Agent Application Type Detailed Planning Permission
Expected Decision Level DEL National Park Ward 2 Breadalbane and The Trossachs Community
Council Area Strathard CC National Grid co-ordinates 252105 E 701109 N Advertisement Type
Approvals:
None
Withdrawals:
None
Refusals:
None
Enforcement Matters:
None
Appeals:
None
Overdue Applications
Ref No 2024/0239/HAE Officer Amanda Muller Date Valid 26 August 2024 Telephone
01389727721 Proposal Alteration and extension to dwelling Location Blairuskin Beg Aberfoyle
Stirling Applicant Mrs Gillian Foster Blairuskin Beg Kinlochard Aberfoyle Stirlingshire FK8 3TR
Agent Claire Gibbons T Square-Architects Castleview Steuart Road Bridge Of Allan Stirling FK9
4JX Application Type Householder Planning Permission Expected Decision Level DEL National
Park Ward 2 Breadalbane and The Trossachs Community Council Area Strathard CC National
Grid co-ordinates 243754 E 702974 N Advertisement Type
Application Number 2024/0274/DET Development Proposed : Change of use to axe throwing
range,formation of mini electric vehicle track course and erection of associated storage
container Location: David Marshall Lodge Trossachs Road Aberfoyle Stirling FK8 3SX Applicant:
Mr Daniel Stafford Agent’s Name: Agent’s Company Name: Agent’s Address: Date Application
Valid: 15 October 2024 Date of expiry of period for representations: 7 November 2024
Application Number 2024/0337/LAW Development Proposed : Certificate of Lawfulness
(proposed) for erection of single storey extension to the rear of dwellinghouse Location:
Glenwood Main Street Aberfoyle Stirling FK8 3UN Applicant: Mr Robert Friel Agent’s Name:
Andrew Peebles Agent’s Company Name: Architectural Drawing Services Agent’s Address: 32
Moss Road Tillicoultry FK13 6NS Date Application Valid: 26 November 2024 Date of expiry of
period for representations: n/a
Application Number 2023/0366/75A Development Proposed : Application to discharge a
planning obligation related to planning permission ref. no. S/99/00969/DET Location:
Gartnerichnich Aberfoyle Stirling FK8 3TP Applicant: Mr James Bradshaw Agent’s Name:
Michael Hyde Agent’s Company Name: Michael Hyde Agent’s Address: 63 West Princes Street
Helensburgh G84 8BN Date Application Valid: 18 October 2023 Date of expiry of period for
representations: n/a
CC update - Strathard
Request ID Function Activity key Status Forest blocks -
Trossachs
Destination -
Trossachs
Trail name -
Trossachs Facility type Operational type Expected
start date
Expected
end date
Actual start
date
Actual completion
date Community update
1 OPE00000644:24.25 Civil engineering Active East Loch Ard Road maintenance 01/12/24 31/12/24 19/12/24 No impact on access or site use
2 OPE00000645:24.25 Civil engineering Active Achray Road construction 01/12/24 28/02/25 19/12/24 No impact on access or site use
3 OPE00000628:24.25 Forest management Active Corrie Ground preparation 02/12/24 31/01/25 30/01/25 No impact on access or site use
4 OPE00000677:24.25 Forest management Active Achray Ground preparation 13/01/25 07/02/25 30/01/25 No impact on access or site use
5 OPE00000436:24.25 Harvesting Active East Loch Ard Clearfell 25/06/24 31/10/24 25/06/24 No impact on access or site use
6 OPE00000484:24.25 Harvesting Active East Loch Ard Clearfell 01/09/24 31/01/25 02/09/24 No impact on access or site use
7 OPE00000614:24.25 Harvesting Active Achray Clearfell 07/11/24 28/02/25 18/11/24 No impact on access or site use
8 OPE00000602:24.25 Planning Active Achray Survey 25/10/24 31/03/25 25/10/24 No impact on access or site use
9 OPE00000367:24.25 Projects Active Corrie Clearfell 01/09/24 31/03/25 25/09/24 Limited impact, no promoted
routes nearby.
10
OPE00000368:24.25 Projects Active Achray Three Lochs Forest
Drive
Clearfell 01/09/24 31/03/25 12/11/24 Work scheduled for
Autumn/Winter once Three
lochs forest drive has closed to
vehicles, diversions will be put
in place where possible for bike
and walking access.
11 OPE00000601:24.25 Stewardship Active Achray INNS removal 04/11/24 20/12/24 04/11/24 No impact on access or site use
12 OPE00000640:24.25 Stewardship Active East Loch Ard INNS removal 06/01/25 31/03/25 20/01/25 No impact on access or site use
13
OPE00000185:23.24 Harvesting Haulage only Achray Clearfell 20/08/23 31/10/23 17/05/24 Access will be restricted during
operations, we ask that public
obey all on site safety signage.
14 OPE00000240:23.24 Harvesting Haulage only Beinn Bhan Clearfell 09/10/23 29/02/24 13/10/23 No impact on access or site use
15 OPE00000335:23.24 Harvesting Haulage only Corrie Clearfell 28/02/24 28/03/24 29/02/24 No impact on access or site use
16 OPE00000420:24.25 Harvesting Haulage only East Loch Ard Clearfell 03/06/24 04/11/24 19/11/24 No impact on access or site use
17
OPE00000565:24.25 Harvesting Haulage only Achray Thinning – general 07/10/24 31/12/24 07/10/24 Access will be restricted during
operations, we ask that public
obey all diversions and on site
safety signage.
18 OPE00000627:24.25 Forest management Complete Corrie Ground preparation 21/11/24 31/12/24 09/12/24 30/01/25 No impact on access or site use
19 OPE00000629:24.25 Forest management Complete Achray Ground preparation 25/11/24 31/12/24 09/12/24 30/01/25 No impact on access or site use
20 OPE00000427:24.25 Harvesting Complete Corrie Clearfell 10/06/24 20/07/24 07/06/24 20/01/25 No impact on access or site use
21
OPE00000022:23.24 Stewardship Complete Corrie INNS removal 01/10/21 31/03/25 05/12/23 16/01/25 Sitka spruce regen removal in
habitat network at Lime hill.
Work to be carried out
seasonally between Oct - Mar
22 OPE00000541:24.25 Wildlife management Complete East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 16/12/24 20/01/25 No impact on access or site use
23 OPE00000542:24.25 Wildlife management Complete East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 20/01/25 No impact on access or site use
24 OPE00000421:24.25 Civil engineering Suspended East Loch Ard Aberfoyle Forest drive Road maintenance 08/04/24 31/05/24 20/05/24 No impact on access or site use
25
OPE00000674:24.25 Civil engineering Pending Achray Three Lochs Forest
Drive
Road maintenance 03/02/25 01/03/25 There will be some disruption to
walking and cycling access
along Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Users are advised to follow all
in site safety signage.
26 OPE00000675:24.25 Civil engineering Pending Achray Leannach Road maintenance 20/01/25 28/02/25 No impact on access or site use
27
OPE00000683:24.25 Civil engineering Pending Achray Forest drive Road maintenance 20/01/25 14/02/25 There will be some disruption to
walking and cycling access
along Three Lochs Forest Drive.
Users are advised to follow all
in site safety signage.
28 OPE00000469:24.25 Estates Pending Achray Leases 06/08/24 09/08/24 No impact on access or site use
29 OPE00000678:24.25 Forest management Pending Achray Ground preparation 06/02/25 28/02/25 No impact on access or site use
30 OPE00000679:24.25 Forest management Pending Corrie Ground preparation 04/02/25 04/02/25 No impact on access or site use
31 OPE00000378:24.25 Harvesting Pending Beinn Bhan Clearfell 15/04/24 31/10/24 No impact on access or site use
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Request ID Function Activity key Status Forest blocks -
Trossachs
Destination -
Trossachs
Trail name -
Trossachs Facility type Operational type Expected
start date
Expected
end date
Actual start
date
Actual completion
date Community update
32 OPE00000428:24.25 Harvesting Pending Loch Chon Thinning – general 16/06/24 24/08/24 No impact on access or site use
33
OPE00000070:23.24 Projects Pending East Loch Ard Aberfoyle Thinning – general 16/10/23 22/12/23 Access restriction will be
minimal during the operation,
any roadside restrictions will be
managed by staff to allow site
users to pass safely.
We ask that public are patience
and listen to instructions from
on site staff.
34 OPE00000660:24.25 Projects Pending Corriegrennan Clearfell 03/02/25 01/04/25 No impact on access or site use
35
OPE00000661:24.25 Projects Pending East Loch Ard Clearfell 03/02/25 01/04/25 No impact expected, site is
adjacent to Gravelfoyle route,
may be need for diversion or
banks men for short period of
time.
36 OPE00000641:24.25 Stewardship Pending East Loch Ard INNS removal 31/01/25 31/03/25 No impact on access or site use
37
OPE00000460:24.25 Visitor Services Suspended East Loch Ard Loch Ard Lochan Spling Promoted trail Trail closure 18/07/24 31/01/25 01/08/24 Footbridge closed due to unsafe
structure (closes trail as no
diversion possible. Also diverts
2 x gravelfoyle routes.) We are
working with contractors to get
the bridge repaired and
reopened as soon as possible.
38 OPE00000543:24.25 Wildlife management Pending East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
39 OPE00000544:24.25 Wildlife management Pending East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
40 OPE00000545:24.25 Wildlife management Pending East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
41 OPE00000546:24.25 Wildlife management Pending East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
42 OPE00000547:24.25 Wildlife management Pending East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
43 OPE00000548:24.25 Wildlife management Pending East Loch Ard Deer glade maintenance 16/09/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
44 OPE00000549:24.25 Wildlife management Pending Achray Deer glade maintenance 01/11/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
45 OPE00000550:24.25 Wildlife management Pending Achray Deer glade maintenance 01/11/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
46 OPE00000551:24.25 Wildlife management Pending Achray Deer glade maintenance 01/11/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
47 OPE00000552:24.25 Wildlife management Pending Achray Deer glade maintenance 01/11/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
48 OPE00000553:24.25 Wildlife management Pending Achray Deer glade maintenance 01/11/24 15/03/25 No impact on access or site use
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Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Trail Update – February
2025
Updated 11/2/25
Please find below the February trail update for Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Storm Eowyn has
seen significant disruption across the forest park. Please bear with us as we assess damage and
carry out repair operations.
We are working to inspect all our trails and routes, however, it will take some time to inspect
and clear all our facilities. We advise you to stay away from any closed routes, windblown trees
and damaged infrastructure until they can be safely removed or repaired, and routes reopened.
Please check the website for your intended destination before travelling.
Balmaha
Conic Hill - OPEN
Millenium Forest Trail – OPEN
Loch Ard
There is a significant amount of windblown trees throughout Loch Ard.
8 Mile Loop - CLOSED: There are large sections of complex windblow on the trail which will
require machinery to safely remove.
Sculpture Trail – CLOSED: There are a number of trees down on the trail and a complex
windblow site on the Rob Roy Cave section.
Lochan Spling Trail – OPEN: Some minor windblow trees that are safe and passable with care.
Forth Valley Viewpoint Trail – OPEN: Some minor windblow trees that are safe and passable
with care.
Gravelfoyle Routes – CLOSED: There are significant sections of windblow trees on all routes.
The Lochan Spling Trail bridge repair is complete with the trail re‐opened. There are still
remedial path works to take place, which will require further closure at a later date. There is still
temporary signage in place but the bridge is accessible.
A harvesting site near Deer Craig / Balleich is ongoing, with some road repairs also taking place.
The Rob Roy Way and Gravelfoyle routes will be diverted Mon‐Fri when operationally necessary,
but open at weekends, whilst work takes place. Please obey and onsite signage and diversions.
The Youth Campsites at Milton are currently closed due to a harvesting site and road repair
operation in the area.
Achray / The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre & car park - OPEN
Waterfall Trail - OPEN
Oak Coppice Trail - OPEN
Craigmore Viewpoint Trail - OPEN
Lime Craig Trail – OPEN
Aberfoyle
Easterpark Trail – OPEN
Doon Hill – OPEN
Lemahamish Car Park – OPEN
There is a harvesting site near the mast near Lemahamish. The trails and picnic site are open,
however please obey any onsite signage and advice from operators.
Braeval
Stonefields Trail – OPEN
Braeval Trail – OPEN
Car Park – OPEN
Ben Venue
Creag Noran Viewpoint Trail – OPEN
Car Park – OPEN
Hillpath – some damage, but oassable
Ben A’an
Car Park – OPEN
Hillpath – OPEN
Loch Katrine
Brenachoile Trail – OPEN
Primrose Hill Trail - OPEN
Old Drymen Road
Car Park – OPEN
High Corrie Trail – CLOSED Large numbers of windblown and hanging trees at multiple sections
of the trail.
Badivow Trail– CLOSED Dangerous trees throughout this unwaymarked trail.
There is a harvesting site near the High Corrie Trail, in Greenburn. The trail remains open but
please obey any onsite signage and advice from operators.
There are two thinning coupes active near Hoish / Badivow. ‐ please obey all operational signage
and advice from onsite operators during this time
Hoish Timber Stacking Yard – The Hoish Timber Stacking Yard is closed to the public and should
not be accessed. This timber stacking yard is extremely dangerous, with heavy machinery
present, large amounts of timber, and day and night operations taking place. For your own
safety please do not enter the yard. There have been an increasing number of incidents with
members of the public accessing the yard, which poses a serious danger to themselves and
operators, as well as halting critical operations. Please obey the onsite signage and do not enter
this area.
Garadhban
Millburn Trail – CLOSED Large amounts of complex windblow across the trail
Craigievern Trail – CLOSED Small number of windblow trees across the trail.
Car Park – CLOSED Large amounts of complex windblow blocking access to the car park.
West Highland Way – DIVERTED A diversion around the Garadhban West Highland Way section
has been put in place – please follow the diversion around the site.
Callander
Crags Trail – CLOSED Large windblown dangerous tree on trail
Car Park – OPEN
Rowardennan
Ben Lomond Memorial Trail – CLOSED Large damaged oak tree on the trail needs to be made
safe.
Car Park - OPEN
There is an active harvesting site near Rowardennan. This site doesn’t affect any trails, but
please be aware that forestry traffic may use the Ben Lomond Overflow car park.
Sallochy
Sallochy campsite is now closed for the season. It is now available for day‐visitor parking
throughout the winter.
Sallochy Trail – OPEN
Car Park - OPEN
Torrie
There is an active harvesting site within the Torrie block – please obey any onsite signage and
advice from operators.
Flanders Moss
There is an active harvesting site within Flanders Moss , please obey any onsite signage and
advice from operators.
Three Lochs Forest Drive
There are significant amounts of windblown trees across the Three Lochs Drive route.
Loch Drunkie Trail – CLOSED Windblown trees across the trail at multiple points.
Pine Ridge Viewpoint Trail - OPEN
Achray Viewpoint Trail - OPEN
The Three Lochs Forest Drive is closed to public vehicles for the winter. It will reopen in Spring
2025.
There are two harvesting sites within the Drive. There will be a small diversion for cyclists,
walkers and riders . Please obey any onsite signage and advice from operators.
Strathyre
The majority of sites in Strathyre are awaiting further inspection. We anticipate significant
disruption in the area and advise not to access these sites until assessments can be made.
Stank Burn Trail - CLOSED awaiting further assessment
Tighanes Burn Trail - CLOSED awaiting further assessment
Ben Ledi Car park – awaiting inspection
Leny Woods Car park – awaiting inspection
Ben Ledi Hillpath – OPEN
Beinn an t-Sidhein Hillpath – CLOSED
Harvesting in East Strathyre by Kingshouse is complete with haulage ongoing ‐ please obey all
operational and diversion signage and advice from onsite operators during this time.
Harvesting at a site north of the Strathyre cabins near the Rob Roy Way is complete with haulage
ongoing ‐ please obey all operational and diversion signage and advice from onsite operators
during this time.
Inverardran / Tyndrum / Crianlarich
Cattle Creep Trail – CLOSED Windblow trees over the trail
Car Park – OPEN
Woodland Trail – OPEN
Inverardran Forest Trail – OPEN
Crianlarich Village Trail - OPEN
Long Distance Routes
We are working to check long distance routes such as the West Highland Way, Rob Roy Way, The
Great Trossachs Path, Statute Labour Road and NCR7. This may take some time to complete.
Members of the public should expect blockages and closures on these routes whilst checks can
be carried out.