STIRLING Council has urged people to abide by coronavirus restrictions and stay local as a popular destination in the heart of the Trossachs saw a surge of visitors early this morning. The car park at Ben A’an was close to capacity at 9.30am, prompting the council to plead with people to stay close to home. About an hour later, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs announced further locations had been hit by a surge in visitors. Arrochar, Ben Ledi, Ben Venue, Inveruglas and Loch Lubnaig car parks all have very few, or no spaces left, they said. Yesterday Scotland’s “stay at home” rule was lifted and changed to “stay local”. People living in mainland Scotland should not leave their local authority area except for essential purposes.