Trossachs
Americannoun
noun
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a narrow wooded valley in central Scotland, between Loch Achray and Loch Katrine: made famous by Sir Walter Scott's descriptions
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(popularly) the area extending northwards from Loch Ard and Aberfoyle to Lochs Katrine, Achray, and Venachar
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The proposal sparked protests and was initially rejected in September by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park authority, who said it did not comply with environmental and nature conservation policies.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park authority board unanimously voted against the development, ruling that it did not comply with environmental and nature conservation policies.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024
A thorough investigation of the area's suitability has been promised before it joins the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in having the status.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2024
A further investigation will now be carried out into Galloway's suitability to join the country's two existing parks at the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2024
I have climbed through many a rocky mountain gorge as wild as the Trossachs, but they had not Walter Scott to people them with his marvellous creations.
From From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn by Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Field
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