Events
You will find here listings by month of the events led by National Park Rangers or by National Park Centres. They are all free of charge.
We also include details of some community events, with links to their sites for further information. The Park Authority is not responsible for these and there may be charges for them.
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Loch Lomond Shores Farmers' Market
When Sundays 2 and 16 November
Where Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch
A wide array of Scottish produce, including beef, lamb, pork, chicken, venison, seafood, smoked produce, home baking, soups, seasonal fruit and vegetables, hand-made confectionery, jams, chutneys and Scottish honey, oats and breakfast cereals, cheeses and oatcakes, hand made artisan soap, beverages and liqueurs.
Time 10am to 3pm
Contact For information www.lochlomondshores.com/
Lombard Rally 2008 - Taking the High Road
When Friday 7 to Sunday 9 November
Where Cowal
The Lombard Rally heads north the National Park. It follows runs through the Drimsynie Forest overlooking Lochgoilhead and Loch Goil, the Rest and Be Thankful, Glenbranter, Ardentinny, Inelllan and Inverary. Such illustrious drivers as Stirling Moss, Jackie Rest and Be Thankfull rally hill climb well documented in the 1920s through to recent days - at some time and the Lombard RAC Rally last used the hill in the early 1990s. For a view of the rest see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEYoU0-6thY&feature=related.
Contact For more inofmation see www.lombardrally.com/
Nature in the Frame
When Saturday 8 November
Where National Park Area Office, 52-54 Main Street, Callander
NB This event has been cancelled
Focus (no pun intended!) on how to get the best from your camera - whether traditional or digital. We will look at techniques to improve your photography and produce a good composition. Starting from basics, the course should be of interest to those with some experience as well as beginners. It doesn’t matter whether you have the latest SLR digital camera or an old fashioned instamatic, as many great photos have been taken with simple inexpensive cameras! In the afternoon (weather depending) we will go out into the stunning scenery of the Trossachs to put into practice techniques learned in the morning.
Time 10am to 3.30pm
Contact 01389 722126
Requirements Booking essential. Suitable for all the family but children must be keen to learn and accompanied by an adult. Please bring appropriate weatherproof clothing and footwear and a camera! Lunch can either be brought or purchased locally in Callander.
Tree-mendous
When Sunday 9 November
Where Meet at the North Pier, Inchcailloch
Immerse yourself into the beautiful oak woodland of Inchcailloch, an island in Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve, and take a closer look at the variety of trees and other life-forms in this nationally important habitat.
Time 2 to 4 pm
Contact National Park Centre, Balmaha 01389 722100
Requirements Booking essential, please bring outdoor clothing and suitable footwear. Ferry from MacFarlane’s Boatyard, Balmaha, price £4, journey time around five minutes. Call 01360 870214 to book the ferry.
Breadalbane Heritage
When Saturday 15 November
Where Meet at Callander Meadows Car Park, Callander
Ever wondered how people used to live in the National Park? Join Countryside Rangers for a cultural heritage minibus tour of the Breadalbane area, as we visit various sites and discover more about the history of this beautiful part of the Park.
Time 10am to 3pm
Contact 01389 722126
Requirements Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring waterproof clothing, sensible stout footwear, and a packed lunch and drink.
Habitats & Hibernation
When Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November
Where National Park Gateway Centre, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Find out how the National Park wildlife prepares for hibernation in winter and how you can help with making different types of hibernation boxes.
Time 11am to 12noon and 1 to 2pm
Contact 0845 345 4978
Requirements Drop-in event , suitable for children 8 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring appropriate weather proof clothing, footwear and insect repellent.
Feed the Birds
When Sundays 16 and 23 November
Where National Park Gateway Centre, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Discover how you can help your local feathered friends through the winter months. National Park Gateway staff will be on hand to give you all the practical help and advice you’ll need.
Time 1 to 3pm
Contact 01389 722030
Requirements Suitable for all the family, children must be accompanied by an adult.
National Tree Week
When 22 November to 4 December
The UK’s largest tree celebration launching the annual tree-planting season.
Contact Further information www.treecouncil.org.uk
Have Your Say on Inchcailloch's Future
When Tuesday 25 November
Where National Park Centre, Balmaha
Open surgery event for you to find out more about future management plans for the island of Inchcailloch and to tell us what you think. Staff from Scottish Natural heritage and the Park Authority will be on hand to answer questions.
Time 4pm to 8pm, presentation at 7 pm
Contact For the event tel 01389 722103 or 01389 722105. More information and details of management plans at SNH website.
National Park Tree Weekend
When Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November
Where National Park Gateway Centre, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
A weekend devoted to celebrating our trees. Come along and investigate the mythology of our trees and have a go at tree identification on our site.
Time 1 to 3pm
Contact 0845 345 4978
Requirements Drop-in event, something for the whole family to enjoy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring appropriate weatherproof clothing and footwear.
