SSEN Transmission teams up with Friends of Loch Lomond to preserve the Three Lochs Way

SSEN Transmission team members recently joined forces with Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs to give back to the local community by helping maintain a popular trail in the Arrochar area.

As part of the Sloy-Windyhill Overhead Line Refurbishment Project, volunteers spent a rainy October day working with the independent conservation and heritage charity on the well-loved Three Lochs Way path.

The day began at the Three Villages Hall in Arrochar, where SSEN Transmission’s Community Liaison Manager, Martha Smart, and Consents and Environment Manager, James Elliott, joined local volunteers in a spirited effort to clear overgrown vegetation, trim back foliage, and ensure the path remained accessible for local walkers and visitors. Despite the rain, the team’s hard work was rewarded with a beautiful rainbow over the loch.

Along the way, volunteers got to learn about the rich history of the area, including the influence of Loch Sloy Power Station, which dates back to 1945. They also visited the Arrochar Community Hydro scheme, a small but powerful project that continues the area’s long-standing connection to renewable energy.

Martha Smart, SSEN Transmission’s Community Liaison Manager, shared: “It was a great experience joining Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs to help keep the path in good shape.

“As part of our project works we are pleased to be working with the Friends & Helensburgh District and Access Trust to upgrade parts of this important well-trodden path.

“SSEN Transmission is proud to support local initiatives, which bring people together to improve Scotland’s regions and benefit the people who live there.

“Working alongside people who care so much about this place really showed us the value of preserving access to these incredible spaces. We’re glad to play a small part in supporting the community, and we’re looking forward to more opportunities like this.”