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Trossachs

American  
[tros-uhks] / ˈtrɒs əks /

noun

  1. a valley in central Scotland, in Perth county, near Loch Katrine.


Trossachs British  
/ ˈtrɒsəks /

noun

  1. a narrow wooded valley in central Scotland, between Loch Achray and Loch Katrine: made famous by Sir Walter Scott's descriptions

  2. (popularly) the area extending northwards from Loch Ard and Aberfoyle to Lochs Katrine, Achray, and Venachar

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Kenny Auld, head of visitor services at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, said Robert's "unwavering commitment" to the West Highland Way was inspiring.

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The Scottish government's Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, has now said he will recall the plans because "the development raises issues of national significance in view of its potential impact on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park".

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The original proposal sparked protests and was initially rejected last September by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park authority, who said it did not comply with environmental and nature conservation policies.

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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.

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The body of a 42-year-old man has been recovered at Loch Ard in the Trossachs.

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