McGill’s company Midland Bluebird has launched a new summer service in the Loch Lomond area, serving popular tourist destinations including Ben A’an and Ben Ledi. The new ‘Trossachs Explorer’ service has been designed to help people get around the Trossachs whilst reducing emissions, congestion and parking issues, and will be run in partnership with the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority. It will operate seven days a week between Balfron, Aberfoyle and Callander during the peak summer months and will also serve Loch Katrine and Ben Venue, connecting with services from Stirling and Glasgow.
McGill’s Bus Group Managing Director Alex Hornby said: “This new partnership with the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority is a prime example of how we work in partnership to deliver sustainable transport solutions across all our communities throughout Scotland. Through our operation of the new Trossachs Explorer, Midland Bluebird is well placed to help reduce dependence on the car and reduce the impact of harmful emissions in this remarkable area of natural beauty.”
Chief Executive at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority Gordon Watson added: “This is a great example of action for climate that also provides tangible benefits for people and businesses. If Scotland is to reduce car kilometres by 20% by 2030, we need an efficient, inclusive rural transport sector that meets the needs of both visitors and residents.
“Tackling the dominance of car travel in the National Park is hugely important for reducing emissions but it will also open up leisure, employment and education opportunities for more people, particularly young people and those who either don’t have access to a car or prefer to use public transport. We also know from businesses in the National Park how important it is to have public transport options for staff.”
The Trossachs Explorer will run between Aberfoyle and Callander from 1 July to 30 September, with up to eight journeys a day.
