Peter Baker, who lives in Balloch, is the new SCA representative on the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Access Forum, and is also willing to undertake volunteer work on behalf of paddlers in the area of;

Lochs Eck, Lomond, Venachar, Katrine, Lubnaig, Earn, Voil, Achray, Arklet, Chon and Ard, all inland. Also the sea lochs of Long and Goil.

Peter is also able to give advice with regard to the west coast, from Stranraer to Fort William, although we also have other volunteers willing to help as well.

He can be contacted by e-mail and if necessary by phone on 01389 752416

The link below is very useful for information within the LL&T National Park area;

http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/visiting/visitor-information-centres-facilities/menu-id-97.html

This is the bridge after the road bridge and viaduct below Dunblane and just above the last major rapid on the river Wall of Death.

From the contractors - "We are carrying out masonry repairs including; drilling; jet-washing; de-veging; pointing etc. to the structure for Network Rail. The ropes are part of an IRATA Rope Access System.

We have been working on the bridge for a couple of months now and the rising water has obviously trimmed the gap between the rope kit and the water.

SEPA, SNH, the Council, neighbours and the Landowner are all aware of the project. River users have obviously been a slight oversight and I apologise for any incovenience this may have caused to you and other users.

On Monday our crew will be back in working on the structure, they have been instructed to ensure that (as far as reasonably practicable) no ropes foul the river, particularly at the end of their shifts when all rope kit will be hoisted up out of the way. I am sure that you will understand that given the nature of the work, whilst they are working ropes may drop down to water level but we will try to ensure that they are tails rather than loops.

As discussed, I will get a sign made up on Monday in red and white and install it on the upstream side of Kippenross Viaduct (1000mtr up the river) notifying river users of a potential 'snag risk' at Mill O Keir, this should give them time to beach and check safe passage. The sign will be installed some time next week.

If you could post the hazard on your website I would be grateful.

We will ensure that any future bridge projects undertaken by QTS take cognicense of river users and seek advice from you and the SCA as required."