Double yellow lines have been painted on roads surrounding a beauty spot popular with Glasgow visitors after continuous reckless parking.
Finnich Glen, more commonly known as Devil's Pulpit, has seen a rise in dangerous parking along the sides of the road and dress verges.
Stirling Council has deemed the step necessary to stop illegal parking and to protect public safety.
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Police and council officers will also increase patrols in the area to enforce parking restrictions this weekend.
Councillor Jim Thomson said: “The Council has fast-tracked the installation of double yellow lines on the roads around Finnich Glen due to the serious risks to public safety from dangerous and reckless parking.
“People have been showing no regard to their safety or that of others. This must stop. I would urge visitors to the area to comply with the parking restrictions – if they don’t, enforcement action will be taken.”
Community groups in the area have backed the decision.
The measures will ensure the following roads are clear of parked cars:
- The A809 from outside the property known as Dualt to the boundary of Dalnair (2.26 miles)
- The B834 from the junction of the A809 and the B834 to the junction of the B834/A81 (0.96 miles)
The Council has previously temporarily removed access to Finnich Glen after hoards of people were accessing the beauty spot.
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Councillor Danny Gibson said: "The Council has a duty to protect its communities and the wider public and will continue to take any necessary steps to do so.
“With the easing of lockdown, we are looking forward to welcoming back tourists to the Stirling area, but visitors must not disrupt the lives of local residents and risk public safety by parking irresponsibly as we have seen at Finnich Glen.
“Our message is clear - the Council will enforce these restrictions to keep people safe.”
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