A family looks out across Loch Lomond from Conic Hill, near Balmaha ROAD closures are in place around Loch Lomond after a surge in visitors led to “indiscriminate and dangerous” parking in the area. Officers reported that car parking at Rowardennan on the east of the loch is beyond capacity, leading drivers to park on the clearway. Roadways are now partially blocked, “endangering the safety of other road users” and posing problems for emergency service vehicles, Forth Valley Police Division warned in a Facebook post. “Road closures are now in place on the B837 Drymen to Balmaha road and visitors are asked not to try and use this route,” the force wrote.
The Christmas period is often a time of excess. And when you’ve eaten (or drunk) a little too much, it can be tempting to just vegetate on the couch for days on end while flicking channels and reaching for the biscuit tin. But getting fresh air is important, even in winter, with time outside proving a great way to boost your mood and aid your hangover. If you don’t fancy a mammoth hike, but more of a short walk, then here’s some of the best across Scotland.
Callander Crags, Stirling Situated behind the postcard Stirlingshire village of Callander, the Callander Crags is part of the rocky ledge that makes up the Highland Boundary Fault, where two continents collided almost 400 million years ago. Once you park up in the car park for the Bracklinn Falls it’s a short – but admittedly steep – climb to the summit of the Crags. The good news is that there are plenty of benches to stop at if you need a rest and once you make it to the top the views are more than worth it. Yo