£260,000 has been awarded to ‘relieve visitor pressure’ at public toilets on the west shore of Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority has been awarded the money as part of £3m from the first round of the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund to help meet the demand of growing visitor numbers.
Visit Scotland says there will be a ‘package of improvements to relieve visitor pressure at Luss and redirect toilet stop traffic to locations further up the west of Loch Lomond at Tarbet and Inveruglas as well as improvements to the toilets at Luss to increase accessibility’.
Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the funding on a visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct, which has seen an influx of visitors since featuring in the Harry Potter films.
She said: “The growing popularity of our stunning natural scenery and rich historical sites is great for bringing jobs and investment to our communities but can also put pressure on communities, services, transport and facilities – particularly in rural areas.
“This funding will help our industry keep up with the tourism boom by supporting the creation of much needed infrastructure such as new pathways, car parks and facilities at some of our most iconic rural and natural attractions.
“This investment is crucial so that visitors from home and abroad can continue to enjoy our fantastic landscape, culture and hospitality for years to come.”
Malcolm Roughead, chief executive of VisitScotland, said: “Due to the continued success of tourism, it is crucial that we address those pinch points already identified and futureproof those areas where demand is growing
“ The Scottish Government Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) will help these communities improve their facilities and enhance their offering to welcome more visitors in the future.”
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