Running from April 4-18, this year’s dedicated fortnight has been understandably low-key due to travel restrictions meaning only the lucky few are able to enjoy all that the parks offer.
But we thought we should still mark the occasion by sharing some stunning pictures of Scotland’s two National Parks – Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and Cairngorms National Park – along with some facts and figures about the spectacular destinations we’ll hopefully all soon be able to visit again.
5. Sunset at Loch Lomond
The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park became fully operational on 19 July 2002. Photo: Canva
6. Loch Lubnaig, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The Park was officially opened by Princess Anne on 24 July 2002. Photo: Canva
7. Autumn on Loch Lomond
As well as Loch Lomond, the Park contains 22 larger lochs, with numerous smaller lochs and lochans, and about 50 rivers and large burns. Photo: Canva
8. Carlochy, Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms is the largest National Park in the UK, covering 4,528 sq km (1,748 sq miles). Photo: Canva