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Climb a wee hill with a big view Climb a wee hill with a big view See more. Virtually the entire landscape of Scotland has been influenced or managed by humans over a period of thousands of years. Deforestation, farming, cattle, sheep, deer, sporting estates, power generation and transmission, afforestation, leisure pursuits and the needs of residents to live and work in the areas have all left their mark on the National Parks.
And neither does the idea of a National Park in the UK imply government ownership of the land within the park. Instead, the pre-existing land-owning pattern has been retained, leaving land in the hands of a patchwork quilt of large estates, smaller farmers, government agencies like the Forestry Commission and Ministry of Defence, local authorities, businesses, homeowners and charities like the National Trust for Scotland.
So if Scotland's National Parks are not owned by the government and do not include any pristine wilderness, just what are they for and what do they do? Their aims were set out in the Act, and are:. Otters can be seen in the Lochs and adjoining rivers and the park is a very important stronghold for the Otter within Europe.
You will find many opportunities to see wildlife in the park and will find many organised wildlife spotting trips all around the park, more information can be found at the local tourist information centre. Sporting activities As well as the usual activities like Mountain climbing and walking, you will find the opportunity to find the sport you like to partake in, Golf is very popular in the area and there are many quality courses to find, the most popular is Loch Lomond Golf Course that hosts the Scottish Open.
If you like Horse Riding then the National park is the place for you, there are many treks you can go on and will find more information at Visit Scotland. Cycling is also very popular off road and on road and there are many national routes you can enjoy, if you would like to sample what cycle routes the park offers visit the parks website for more information.
A beautiful section of the km 96 mile route runs along Loch Lomond. Did you know? Impressive, isn't it? Previous Next. Fill your belly with some hearty porridge, pack your camera and get ready for an outing you'll never forget. The National Park is large and there's plenty to do - get some ideas for great days out! Read More. There's an easy-to-follow 2 mile path running from the Forestry Commission car park near Benmore Botanic Garden that will have you spellbound.
Keep your eyes to the skies and you might see feathered wonders in flight. Ospreys, red kites, sparrowhawks, peregrine falcons and eagles are all part of the National Park's wildlife population.
Fancy going time travelling? Get on the ferry at the Lake of Menteith, and when you step off on the island of Inchmahome you'll be back in an idyllically-situated Augustinian monastery from
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