About Us
As the only truly independent conservation and heritage charity working for the benefit of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs – Scotland’s first National Park – our key aims are:
Protecting and nurturing the special qualities of the National Park;
Promoting and celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of the National Park; and
Providing support for projects to make the National Park a better place for people and nature.
Press releases
Clean up volunteers find disgusting mess in Loch Lomond Lay-bys
On Thursday 25 th September, 12 “Make a Difference Day” volunteers from Edrington, AECOM, Scottish Water and the Friends themselves turned out to... read more
30.09.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Planning Hurdle Cleared for Sloy Pumped Storage Project
The Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, the independent charity that works to protect, promote and provide for the conservation of the... read more
17.09.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs celebration of Tom Weir to...
This Wednesday’s (03/09) edition of the One Show has Friends Chairman John Urqhuart walking in the footsteps of Tom Weir as he shows TV presenter... read more
02.09.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Scottish Government’s Decision in Favour of Loch Long Salmon’s Planning...
Welcoming the Scottish Government’s decision in favour of Loch Long Salmon’s planning appeal, the Chairman of the long established independent... read more
27.08.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Conservation, Heritage and Access Charities Dismayed at Setback for...
Misleading social media campaign has duped thousands into signing a petition to save Loch Lomond which was never under threat Three charity... read more
11.06.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Loch Lomond Conservation Group welcomes Lomond Banks Go Ahead
The long-established conservation charity, Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, has warmly welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government’s... read more
21.05.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Conservation Charity Cleans Up Another National Park Gateway
The well-known conservation charity, The Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, was busy on Thursday 1st May around beautiful Loch Lubnaig.... read more
07.05.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
A82 “High Road” Petition to be considered again at Holyrood
The Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs’ and Helensburgh and District Access Trust’s joint petition arguing for a “High Road” solution to the... read more
24.03.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs supports RSPB Planning Application
The Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, now almost 50 years established as a respected conservation charity operating in and around the Loch... read more
11.03.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Balloch’s Lomond Banks Planning Appeal
To deliver the “sustainable place with a thriving future” envisaged by The National Park’s act 2000, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park... read more
11.02.2025 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
