Two charged after ambulances blocked by cars at Trossachs National Park

Two people have been charged after emergency vehicles were blocked by illegally parked cars around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

On Saturday, an ambulance and the Mountain Rescue Team were held up on the B837 trying to get to Rowardennan on East Loch Lomond to help someone in trouble on Ben Lomond.

Emergency crews were also blocked in by cars parked in front of an access gate at Callander Crags on Sunday.

Inspector Andy Bushell said: "While we appreciate that many people want to enjoy what's left of the good weather in the beautiful surroundings of the National Park, it's essential that travelling to these areas doesn't adversely impact on others.

"There are designated parking areas within the National Park and if these are all in use then vehicles must seek other permitted parking zones and not leave cars on narrow access roads or public walkways.

"Recent incidents of inappropriate parking have resulted in emergency service vehicles being unable to pass and this is totally unacceptable.

"We regularly patrol the National Park and any obstructive or dangerous parking will be appropriately dealt with. This could include the physical removal of a vehicle, issuing drivers with a fixed penalty notice or even reporting individuals to the Procurator Fiscal."

Overcrowding was also seen in several other areas around the National Park at the weekend including around popular hills Ben A’an and Ben Venue in the Trossachs, Loch Ard near Aberfoyle.

Stirling Council enforcement officers issued 145 parking tickets across the weekend at a number of locations.

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