A National Park volunteer from Cardross has been shortlisted for a major award in recognition of her love of the area's nature and landscape.

Emma White, who has been a voluntary ranger with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park since 2013 and has contributed over 100 days of her time, is named in the park UK volunteering awards 2018.

The awards recognise the outstanding contribution volunteers make in helping to care for the UK’s national parks' precious landscapes, and inspiring others to safeguard them for future generations.

Emma and fellow volunteer Struan Burch from Dunblane, who is also shortlisted, are deemed to have gone above and beyond the usual expectations of volunteer service.

Craig Walker, volunteer adviser with Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, nominated both volunteers.

He said: “Emma applied to join the National Park as a volunteer ranger when she was unable to work due to depression.

"Since those brave first steps Emma has helped with a huge variety of projects and is a fantastic ambassador for the Park at local events.

"We are always confident that she can do any task she sets her mind to and trust her with guiding and mentoring our new volunteers to find their feet and take those tentative first steps she took those years ago.

“We appreciate all of our volunteers as they help to make the National Park a better place for people to live, work and visit and we wish Emma and Struan the best luck of luck with these awards.”

There are four categories of award: individuals, young people, groups and projects.

The winners of each category will be announced at the Kendal Mountain Festival on November 17.

All winners will receive prizes provided by Columbia Sportswear, the awards' sponsors, and a £1,000 bursary is given to the group and project winners to help their volunteer work.