Jackie Baillie visited Luss Primary to hear from pupils about the problems they have witnessed due to antisocial behaviour.

During the recent spell of hot weather, visitors have been flocking to the Loch Lomond village parking inconsiderately, littering, having street races in their cars and using jetskis irresponsibly.

This has caused the pupils at the school to talk openly about the challenges and possible solutions.

They wrote to the Dumbarton constituency MSP to bring their concerns to her attention. During her visit, she had a discussion with the children about the problems and some of the solutions to try and resolve the problems.

One of the children described the street racing as a “loud bang” before the cars sped off. They also talked about street racing being heard in Garelochhead and on the A82, putting other road users in danger.

The children had also seen damage caused by fire, discarded vapes and alcohol containers along with countless disposable barbecues.

Local families have reported illegal parking, people urinating in the streets and members of the school community suspect trespassers have been on school grounds at night.

Students in Luss Primary are proactive in trying to find solutions to the problem but were unable to take part in a recent litter pick because of the volume of broken glass in the village.

Following her visit to the school, Jackie attended the Luss Summit which she chairs in which a range of agencies intent on ensuring Luss remains a safe and welcoming place for visitors are brought together.

Jackie Baillie said: “It was concerning to hear about the problems associated with inconsiderate visitors flaring up again as it is only the start of the summer. Young people in Luss shouldn’t have to witness people urinating in their village and the volume of rubbish which has been left recently. It was however heartening to hear of the discussions which the forward-thinking pupils at Luss are having to raise awareness and come up with solutions. Our future is in safe hands with them.

“However, they shouldn’t have to put up with the problems which they do. All of the groups who have a responsibility for the area, whether it be Argyll and Bute Council, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority, Police Scotland or Luss Estates, have a duty to work together and do more to improve the village for everyone.”