John Taylor has been going the extra mile for his community during lockdown A LOCHSIDE church official is keeping busy during lockdown by religiously scouring the streets of Luss for litter. Local man John Taylor has taken on the duty of unofficial community warden for the Loch Lomond village while on secondment from Luss Parish Church, where he is the beadle. Working four days a week, with his salary being met by Luss Estates, John has already made a difference to the appearance of the area, according to residents. “As a neighbour of John’s I think that he is definitely the man for the task,” said villager Alyson Walker.
A historic ruin of national importance was tagged with graffiti A HISTORIC local ruin of “national importance” has been tagged with graffiti, with police issuing an appeal for information to trace those responsible. Graffiti has reportedly been painted on Kilmahew Castle in Cardross, which dates back to around the 16th century and was home to the Napier Clan. Originally a four-storey tower house, the remains of the building and the surrounding wooded trails are popular with walkers, with St Peter’s Seminary also located nearby. Police say the castle was previously free from any graffiti and given the significance of the building, they are “very concerned about the damage” and “keen to identify the person(s) responsible”.