The fund aims to "enable targeted action for priority habitats and species" to help Scotland meet international biodiversity commitments, and the Seven
Lochs project is among 14 largescale initiatives across the country which will benefit from a total of PS1.8 million in funding over two years to support key species and encourage increased access to nature.
By yon bonnie banks Spreading out over an impressive 21 square miles,
Loch Lomond is not just bonnie, but big.
Brown trout are present in many
lochs and rivers in SW Scotland but their numbers have been adversely affected by acidification and the consequent rise in aluminium to toxic levels in the water, especially in the latter part of the 20th century.
On the first stage of our journey, we headed north on twisting roads along the banks of
Loch Lomond.
Price includes: return flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, two nights' dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast at the Bruce Hotel, East Kilbride, the Ewington Hotel, Glasgow or the Holiday Inn at Glasgow Airport, three nights' dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast at the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore or the Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge, a cruise of
Loch Lomond, tour of a whisky distillery, visits to Aviemore and Edinburgh, tours of
Loch Ness, the Trossachs and Spey Valley, visit to Blair Castle (entrance payable locally) and services of a tour manager.
Families looking to enjoy the very best of the Scottish springtime should head for
Loch Ness, according to tourism expert Pete Irvine.
While savoring a salmon strudel at Cobb's Restaurant in Drumnadrochit near
Loch Ness, we met Willie Cameron, co-owner and passionate supporter of the Slow Food movement.
ALTERNATIVELY, enjoy Scotland's scenic beauty from the tranquility of a
loch cruiser.
Surprisingly, given its remote location, the area is home to a station restaurant (March to October), self-catering lodges and cottages and Hostelling Scotland's
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel.
Paul, pictured, says in his introduction: "Remote and often overlooked, these
lochs have a surprising role in Scottish history."
As part of the Seven
Lochs Wetland Park, the crannog themed play area at Drumpellier was opened last year and a series of events continue to be held, in partnership with the Scottish Crannog Centre.
The tour party had been staying at the
Loch Awe Hotel, run by
Lochs and Glens Holidays, and had travelled to
Loch Lomond for a cruise before having
As a short detour,at the junction in Hell's Glen you can continue on the B839(right fork) to the whitewashed village of Lochgoilhead (4).There are cruises on
Loch Goil,or you can continue for five miles on a minor road to the ruins of 14thcentury Campbell stronghold,Carrick castle.
