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For more information about events and activities in the
National Park please contact:
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
National Park Headquarters, Carrochan
Carrochan Road, Balloch G83 8EG
Tel: 01389 722600
events@lochlomond-trossachs.org
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
Events and
Activities 2013
National Parks Week, 29 July to 4 August
National Parks Week is a celebration of all the wonderful
wildlife and outdoor activities in the National Park. Visit
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org to fnd out whats
happening in and around Loch Lomond & The Trossachs,
or to fnd out what other National Parks have planned visit
www.nationalparks.gov.uk.
Scotlands Big 5
In support of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, Scottish
Natural Heritage and VisitScotland are promoting the
Scotland's Big 5 campaign. The campaign aims to get
everyone talking about Scotland's nature and joining in
the fun of discovering fve of the country's iconic species
the red squirrel, red deer, harbour seal, otter and golden
eagle all of which can be found in Loch Lomond & The
Trossachs National Park. Visit www.scotlandsbig5.co.uk
to fnd out more.
Year of Natural
Scotland 2013
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is
celebrating the Year of Natural Scotland. To help
you join in these celebrations weve produced this
guide of events and activities that show of the
outstanding natural beauty the Park has to ofer.
Whether its a nature walk with a National Park
ranger or a day out at a traditional Highland
Games festival, there are lots of opportunities
for you and your family to make the most of your
visit to the National Park. Well be updating our
website throughout the year with more activities
and events so be sure to check it out. You can
also follow us on Twitter and Facebook for regular
updates on things to do and see in the Park.
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E v e n t s a n d a c t i v i t i e s 2 0 1 3
P l e a s e u s e t h e n u m b e r s f o r e a c h e v e n t t o p i n p o i n t l o c a t i o n s o n
t h e f o l d - o u t m a p .
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M a y t o S e p t e m b e r
B o o k i n g r e q u i r e d , p l e a s e c a l l 0 1 3 8 9 7 2 7 8 1 0 .
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2
D r y m e n S h o w , S a t u r d a y 2 5 M a y , S t r a t h e n d r i c k
S h o w g r o u n d
V i s i t w w w . d r y m e n s h o w . c o m f o r m o r e i n f o .
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H i d d e n H e r i t a g e O p e n D a y , S a t u r d a y 2 5 M a y ,
T h r e e V i l l a g e s H a l l , A r r o c h a r
G e t h a n d s o n w i t h h o w p e o p l e l i v e d i n t h e p a s t a n d f n d o u t
a b o u t t h e e x c i t i n g d i s c o v e r i e s m a d e a t H i g h M o r l a g g a n .
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4
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2 5 a n d S u n d a y 2 6 M a y ,
M o n a c h y l e M h o r , B a l q u h i d d e r
P i m m s a n d c h a m p a g n e o n t h e
l a w n , m u s i c , f o o d m a r k e t , o y s t e r
b a r a n d f u n f o r a l l o f t h e f a m i l y
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O r a n M h o r r e t u r n s . A n d A n d r e w F a i r l i e , M i c h a e l S m i t h , R o y B r e t t ,
G a r r y W a t s o n a n d T o m L e w i s w i l l a l l c o o k a c o u r s e e a c h a t t h e
B i g F e a s t . V i s i t w w w . m h o r . n e t f o r m o r e i n f o .
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S t r a t h y r e M u s i c F e s t i v a l , S a t u r d a y 1 a n d S u n d a y 2 J u n e ,
S t r a t h y r e
F e a t u r i n g a w i d e r a n g e o f b a n d s , m u s i c i a n s a n d s i n g e r s a t
v a r i o u s v e n u e s i n t h e v i l l a g e o f S t r a t h y r e . V i s i t
w w w . n a t u r a l t r o s s a c h s . c o . u k f o r m o r e i n f o .
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E f e R u s k i n W e e k e n d , S a t u r d a y 1 a n d S u n d a y 2 J u n e ,
G l e n F i n g l a s
V a r i o u s f a m i l y - f r i e n d l y a c t i v i t i e s n o t t o b e m i s s e d . B o o k i n g
r e q u i r e d , v i s i t w w w . w o o d l a n d t r u s t . o r g . u k f o r m o r e i n f o .
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G l e n t o G l e n W a l k , F r i d a y 2 1 J u n e , G l e n F i n g l a s
A g u i d e d w a l k t h r o u g h s o m e o f t h e m o s t s t u n n i n g s c e n e r y i n t h e
T r o s s a c h s . B o o k i n g r e q u i r e d , v i s i t w w w . w o o d l a n d t r u s t . o r g . u k
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O a k T r e e I n n , B a l m a h a
C o m e a l o n g a n d c e l e b r a t e s o m e
o f t h e b e s t f o o d a n d d r i n k t h e
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d a y o u t f o r a l l t h e f a m i l y .
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f o r m o r e i n f o .
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F i n d o u t h o w t h e l a n d s c a p e o f t h e N a t i o n a l P a r k w a s f o r m e d
a s y o u e a t y o u r w a y t h r o u g h t h e p r o p s !
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Events and activities 2013
Please use the numbers for each event to pinpoint locations on
the fold-out map.
1
Ranger-led walks on Inchcailloch island weekly from
May to September
Booking required, please call 01389 727810.
Visit www.lochlomond-trossachs.org for more info.
2
Drymen Show, Saturday 25 May, Strathendrick
Showground
Visit www.drymenshow.com for more info.
3
Hidden Heritage Open Day, Saturday 25 May,
Three Villages Hall, Arrochar
Get hands on with how people lived in the past and fnd out
about the exciting discoveries made at High Morlaggan.
Contact hiddenheritagevikings@gmail.com for more info.
4
MHOR Festival, Saturday
25 and Sunday 26 May,
Monachyle Mhor, Balquhidder
Pimms and champagne on the
lawn, music, food market, oyster
bar and fun for all of the family
A play, a pie and a pint from
Oran Mhor returns. And Andrew Fairlie, Michael Smith, Roy Brett,
Garry Watson and Tom Lewis will all cook a course each at the
Big Feast. Visit www.mhor.net for more info.
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Strathyre Music Festival, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June,
Strathyre
Featuring a wide range of bands, musicians and singers at
various venues in the village of Strathyre. Visit
www.naturaltrossachs.co.uk for more info.
5
Efe Ruskin Weekend, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June,
Glen Finglas
Various family-friendly activities not to be missed. Booking
required, visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk for more info.
5
Glen to Glen Walk, Friday 21 June, Glen Finglas
A guided walk through some of the most stunning scenery in the
Trossachs. Booking required, visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
for more info.
1
Balmaha Food Festival, Saturday 29 June,
Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha
Come along and celebrate some
of the best food and drink the
National Park has to ofer. A great
day out forall the family.
Visit www.oak-tree-inn.co.uk
for more info.
1
Chocolate Geology, various dates in July, August and
October, National Park Visitor Centre, Balmaha
Find out how the landscape of the National Park was formed
as you eat your way through the props!
Visit www.lochlomond-trossachs.org for more info.
6
Luss Highland Games, Saturday 6 July, Luss
Visit www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk for more info.
7
Loch Lomond Highland Games, Saturday 13 July, Balloch
Visit www.llhgb.com for more info.
8
Callander Meadows Discovery Days, every Wednesday
from 17 July to 7 August
Come along to our family-friendly discovery days, taking place
at Callander Meadows. Each date ofers a new interesting thing
to discover from bugs and birds, to plants and underwater
creatures. Visit www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
for more info.
1
Balmaha Discovery Days, every Thursday from 18 July
to 29 August
Come along to our family-friendly discovery days, taking place
at the National Park Visitor Centre in Balmaha. Each date ofers
a new interesting thing to discover from butterfies to birds,
and trees to insects, theres even a grassland safari!
Visit www.lochlomond-trossachs.org for more info.
9
Lochearnhead Highland Games, Saturday 20 July
Visit www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk
10
Killin Highland Games, Wednesday 7 August, Killin
Visit www.killingames.co.uk for more info.
1
Inchcailloch Dusk to Dawn, Saturday 17 August,
Inchcailloch, Loch Lomond
Join National Park rangers for this unique natural navigation
experience where youll camp overnight on the island. Booking
essential, please call 01389 727810 limited space.
Visit www.lochlomond-trossachs.org for more info.
1
Wild Park, Saturday 27 and
Sunday 28 July, National
Park Visitor Centre, Balmaha
Various themed activities on
ofer including pond dipping
and an evening bat walk. Visit
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
for more info.
7
The Great Scottish Swim,
Saturday 24 August, Balloch
Annual open water swimming
event being held for the frst time
in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
National Park. Registration
required, visit www.greatswim.org for more info.
11
Cowal Gathering, Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 August,
Dunoon
Visit www.cowalgathering.com for more info.
7
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival, Saturday 14 and
Sunday 15 September, Balloch
Visit www.lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
for more info.
1
Inchcailloch Festival, Saturday 28 September,
Inchcailloch, Loch Lomond
Come along and discover history as you meet characters
from the past. Find out how they lived and how they
shaped the island over the years. Booking required, please
call 01389 727810. Visit www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
for more info.
12
Fungi Adventure, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October,
Achray Forest, Aberfoyle
Guided walk and fungi forage in the Great Trossachs Forest.
Booking required, visit www.thegreattrossachsforest.co.uk
for more info.
13
Cowalfest, Saturday 5 to Monday 14 October, Cowal
Booking required for some activities.
Visit www.cowalfest.org for more info.
8
Callander Jazz Festival, Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October,
Callander
A programme of jazz performers in and around the Callander
area. Visit www.callanderjazz.com for more info.
14
Drovers Tryst Walking
Festival, Saturday 12 to
Saturday 19 October,
Strathearn and Crief
A packed programme of guided
walks that has something for
everyone. Booking required for
some activities.
Visit www.droverstryst.co.uk
for more info.
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National Park Visitor Centre
National Park information
VisitScotland Information Centre
Visitor attraction
Loch Lomond &The Trossachs National Park boundary
Motorway
Trunk road
Major road
Minor road
Railway/station
Ferry, cruise or water bus (some operate only in the summer)
Cycle path
West Highland Way Long Distance Route
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The representation of features or boundaries in which LLTNPAor others have an interest
does not necessarily imply their true positions. For further information please contact the
appropriate authority.
1 Ranger-led walks on Inchcailloch island
Balmaha Food Festival
Chocolate Geology
Balmaha Discovery Days
Inchcailloch Dusk to Dawn
Wild Park, National Park Visitor Centre, Balmaha
Inchcailloch Festival
2 Drymen Show
3 Hidden Heritage Open Day
4 MHOR Festival
5 Efe Ruskin Weekend
Glen to Glen Walk
6 Luss Highland Games
7 Loch Lomond Highland Games
The Great Scottish Swim
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
8 Callander Meadows Discovery Days
Callander Jazz Festival
9 Lochearnhead Highland Games
10 Killin Highland Games
11 Cowal Gathering
12 Fungi Adventure, Achray Forest, Aberfoyle
13 Cowalfest, Cowal
14 Drovers Tryst Walking Festival, Strathearn
and Crief
15 Strathyre Music Festival
This map is for illustrative purposes only.
Always equip yourself with the appropriate map.
Go and explore!
Please use the map to see whats on in each area of the Park. Many locations can be reached by bus, boat and bike and you can fnd out
useful information about public transport links by contacting Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.travelinescotland.com