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
Friends continue to make a difference on the A82
Volunteers from JP Morgan & AECOM turned out on a rainy Wednesday 3 rd of June morning to try to reduce the litter which continues to gather... read more
04.06.2026 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Saving Loch Lomond? - Loch Lomond conservation charity forced to...
As Ross Greer trumpets that his Green Party has, “saved Loch Lomond”, the independent conservation charity, Friends of Loch Lomond and the... read more
04.03.2026 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Loch Lomond Banks Refusal of Planning Application
Regarding Land at Pier Road, Ben Lomond Way and Old Luss Road, Known as West Riverside and Woodbank House, Balloch, G83 8QX Erection And... read more
27.02.2026 • By Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
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
