Draconian speed limit is not the answer to loch's problems

TIME is drawing to a close for those who wish to have their say on the proposed by-laws governing Loch Lomond. The period for public consultation ends on Friday, 28 October. So far, more than 2,000 people have responded to the proposals which will mean, among other things, a speed limit of 7mph across half the loch's surface.

Bob Elliot, the senior operations manager for Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority, said: "We will take all these comments into account before submitting final proposals to the park authority board and then the Scottish Executive in Dece...