Two separate infrastructure issues are affecting visitors to Scotland's Loch Lomond area, highlighting challenges with accessibility and maintenance of tourist facilities.

A redeveloped bridle path that received £1 million in funding to improve accessibility still requires users to climb down 15 stone steps and cross stiles to reach the route. The project was intended to make the path more accessible to visitors with mobility needs.

Separately, reduced funding has left a community group unable to continue emptying bins along the popular Loch Lomond tourist route. The loss of this service has raised concerns about waste management in the scenic area.

The funding cuts have impacted the community group's ability to maintain regular bin collection services, which they had previously provided to keep the tourist route clean for visitors.

Both issues affect infrastructure serving one of Scotland's most popular tourist destinations, located in the Trossachs National Park. Loch Lomond attracts millions of visitors annually who use various walking routes and facilities throughout the area.