Locals want a public drinking ban at Glen Etive due to litter and antisocial antics, linked to its popularity after a James Bond film.
Visitors are leaving trash there, causing worry for locals and council members. They are considering a rule against public drinking because the problem might be serious.
A councilor, Andrew Baxter, spoke to a newspaper, noting that Fort William and Kinlochleven already have bans. People cannot drink alcohol on streets there. He is advocating for a similar rule for Glen Etive.
They talked about this before COVID, and it would have cost £100,000 for public input. Officials emphasize that the ban needs to be enforced; otherwise, it is pointless.
The councilor says bad things happen there. Residents must clean human waste and campsites every weekend. National Trust staff are often mistreated, and people get angry when asked to leave. The councilor feels disappointed with the situation.
He worked with the police, the National Trust, and residents of the glen. They still want a drinking ban now, prompting a call for a ban to be seriously considered.
Glen Etive appeared in the James Bond film, Skyfall. The film showed Bond’s childhood home located there.