ASR Rainforest Gathering
Balloch
Tuesday 10 November 2026 9:30am – 4pm
Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest Gathering
Tuesday 10 November, 2026, 9:30am – 4pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the first ASR Gathering!
This will be an opportunity to share learning and have open conversations about challenges, opportunities and the future direction of rainforest work in Scotland.
Tuesday 10th will be a full day of presentations and workshops with plenty of opportunities to network and engage in a panel discussion. This will be held at the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority HQ in Balloch, and we’d like to thank them for hosting us.
On Wednesday 11th, there will be optional field trips to several different sites allowing participants to have a first-hand experience of rainforest-related projects and habitat work.
This event has proved popular and is now fully booked. To go on the waiting list, or for any questions, email info@savingscotlandsrainforest
This event is fully booked.
This event is fully booked.
Inversnaid Falls. Credit Andy Robinson
Venue information
Location: Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority Headquarters, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
Travel information: Please visit the website for full guidance.
Host
Heather Reid, meteorologist, physicist, science communicator, and educator, has kindly offered to host our event. Heather brings a wealth of experience and passion, with many connections to Scotland’s rainforest as the current Chair of the LLTNPA Board, Chair of NLHF’s Committee for Scotland, and a Board member at NatureScot.
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You can download it or view online through the link above. Please note, the programme is subject to change.
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Yes, there is onsite parking but spaces are limited so we encourage you to use public transport or car share on the day. A list of attendees will be distributed in advance of the event to help you organise car sharing.
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Yes, you can reach the venue easily by train or bus. See https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/contact-us/find-us/ for more details
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Lunch will be provided as well as tea and coffee in breaks. Please let us know any dietary requirements when you book your ticket.
Those staying overnight on Tuesday evening for field trips the following day, are invited to join an evening meal at Balloch House at 7pm. This will require pre-ordering and pre-payment. Details will be sent to attendees around late September or early October about this.
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Yes, there are several places to stay in Balloch or in nearby towns, but we would recommend booking early as they are limited and will fill up quickly.
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On Wednesday 11 November we are offering opportunities to visit rainforest sites that are relatively close to Balloch.
If you are interested in this, we will be in touch so you can choose your trip (see the programme for details as they stand).
You’ll need to make your own way there (or car share from a designated place), and bring your own lunch. You will be contacted by the lead of the field trip on arrangements, but plan to get to the site by 9am, and expect it to be finished by 3pm.
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Yes – you can cancel your ticket up to seven days before the event through the Eventbrite website, or by contacting info@savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk. You’ll receive a refund less an admin fee. If you can’t make it, please let us know as soon as possible, so someone else can take your place.
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Please be aware that photographs may be taken during this event and could be used in future communications, publications, websites, social media channels, or promotional materials for the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know in advance. We also ask that you avoid participating in organised group photographs where possible. If you are photographed inadvertently, please inform the photographer or a member of the event team, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.