Events
(Picture:Go Swim Loch Lomond, Balloch)
General and Friends Organised Events
The Friends organise an annual programme of enjoyable social events and also some volunteer ‘Make a Difference Days’ to tackle a range of conservation tasks as part of the OUR Park scheme. During recent years events have included a pre-Christmas function at Ross Priory with music, mulled wine and mince pies; a mid summer visit to Inchcailloch National Nature Reserve for a guided walk and Make a Difference Days at Loch Lomond, Loch Lubnaig and Loch Earn.
Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs events & other events throughout the National Park in 2024:
31st August 8am-2pm
Go Swim Loch Lomond
A swimming challenge set in beautiful Loch Lomond.
Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway,
Pier Road, Balloch,
Alexandria,
G83 8QX
For full details, visit Loch Lomond Swims - Go Swim (go-swim.uk)
7th - 8th September
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
One of Scotland’s biggest Food and Drink Festivals is back with a whole host of cooking demonstrations by top Scottish chefs and workshops. Further information can be found here: Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival 2024 - Loch Lomond Festivals
14th - 15th September
Dukes Weekender
A weekend cycling festival in the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Full details here: GRAVELFOYLE EVENTS (dukesweekender.com)
Friday 11th October
Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Make a Difference Day
If you have time to spare, why not help us to make a difference by volunteering at our MADD event in Arrochar? We will be looking to do some path-clearing, weeding, litter-picking and trimming back of overgrown vegetation. If you are interested in participating and would like more information, please email us at info@lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk
3rd - 6th October (times vary)
Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
The largest rural Jazz & Blues festival in Scotland with more than 70 gigs across 12 venues, performing live jazz, blues, swing, soul, RnB and rock 'n' roll over four days. Full details can be found here: Callander Jazz & Blues Festival (callanderjazzandblues.com)
Sunday 24th November
Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Christmas event at Ross Priory, Gartocharn.
Put this date in your diary for our Christmas event! We are delighted to have the wonderful Rannoch Trio playing at our concert again this year. Tickets and further details will be available nearer the time.
