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:
27th March
Make a Difference Day: The Friends are looking for volunteers to participate in our “MAD” day at the Lauder Monument. We will be trimming back vegetation, weeding, litter-picking and - weather permitting - painting railings. Please email info@lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk if you would like further information.
6th & 7th April
Loch Lomond Springfest: The Scottish Food and Drink Festival
Full details here: Loch Lomond Festivals 2024 - Loch Lomond Festivals (lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk)
3rd-5th May
Live in Loch Goil 2024: Gig in the Goil
The 2024 event will take place in the grounds of the Village Hall, with 2 stages featuring some of the best traditional, folk & acoustic music from across Scotland. More info can be found here: Gig in the Goil | Lochgoilhead | Facebook
1st May - 2nd June
Charity Garden Opening - Ardvorlich, Lochearnhead
Beautiful hill garden featuring over 170 different species of rhododendrons and many hybrids, grown in a glorious setting of oaks and birches on either side of the Ardvorlich Burn. Further details can be found here: Ardvorlich (scotlandsgardens.org)
10th May
ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM LIVE AT GARTMORE
Further information can be accessed here: Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham LIVE AT GARTMORE, Gartmore – Other Music | VisitScotland
18th May
Big Hike - The Trossachs 2024
Join Cancer Research UK for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs (starting in Callander). Further details here: Big Hike The Trossachs | Loch Lomond Charity Hike (cancerresearchuk.org)
19th May
Charity Garden Opening - Ross Priory
This is a fundraising event for the open garden charity Scotland’s Gardens Scheme which raises money for hundreds of local charities. Further details can be found here: Ross Priory (scotlandsgardens.org)
6th - 7th July
Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest
Featuring street food, live music performances, shopping, stalls and fun fair rides, SummerFest bursts into life at Loch Lomond Shores with something for everyone. Find out more at www.lochlomondshores.com
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)
