The Latest Breaking News from Loch Lomond

The bookings will apply to the spring and summer months in areas run by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Based at the beach in Luss, the swims – which are suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced wild swimmers – will offer a series of challenges to competitors, under the eye of experienced UK outdoor swim coach Chris Sifleet.

The Northern Lights made a stunning appearance in the skies above Scotland last night - with lucky skygazers treated to the amazing spectacle just over 20 miles away from Glasgow.

The ambitious plans, developed following the tragic deaths of three people last summer as a way to improve safety, will now be put on hold with the costs simply "not affordable" for West Dunbartonshire Council.

Council chiefs say creating an enclosed swimming area shouldn't go ahead due to the "significant" costs involved.

Thousands have lent their names and backed calls to save the species living on Inchconnachan island amid concerns they could be culled as part of a new development.

The Loch Lomond Steamship charity hope to steer the Maid to a new phase, relaunching her as a fully operational paddle steamer on the loch.

The team say relocating to Balloch from Luss would save more lives.

The former Loch Lomond player has been hailed for his hard work in dedication, that has seen him become one of Scotland's highest rated youngsters.