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TakItHame Day 2024: Ben Lomond Litter Pick

Tuesday 8th October 2024, 9:00am


Mountaineering Scotland, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and the National Trust for Scotland teamed up on Sunday 29th September 2024 for the first ever TakItHame litter pick event on Ben Lomond.  

Staff, volunteers and members of Loch Lomond Mountain Rescue joined together to raise awareness of littering in the hill, and managed to clear a fantastic 10 bags of rubbish from Ben Lomond’s slopes over the course of the day.

Mountaineering Scotland President, Anne Butler, added: “Not only did we leave the mountain path in a much better state than we found it, but the event enabled us to engage with, and educate, the hill walking community on the importance of personal responsibility and creating a culture of environmental protection.”

The day wasn’t just about clearing litter—it was about raising awareness too. Volunteers took time to chat with fellow walkers, encouraging them to do their part by packing out their rubbish and offering free reusable #TakItHame bags.

David Allsop. Ben Lomond Ranger at the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) said: “NTS proudly supports Mountaineering Scotland and their TakItHame campaign. It’s great to see so many partnership organisations working together and raising awareness of the importance of keeping Scotland’s landscapes and countryside litter free, and Ben Lomond is reaping the rewards from it following the recent ‘spring clean’ as a result!”

Kenny Auld, Head of Visitor Services at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, added: “It is vital that we encourage visitors to act responsibly and sustainably. Bringing a bag to take litter away is one of the easiest ways visitors can protect nature and wildlife in the National Park."

"We are proud to support the TakItHame campaign and will continue working with our partners to ensure visitors are informed and inspired to make climate- and nature-friendly choices.”

A huge thank you to everyone involved! We hope to see you all again next year for TakItHame Day 2025!