CAMPERS visiting Loch Lomond and The Trossachs this summer are being asked to dispose of human waste properly - by burying it or bagging it up.

The plea comes from bosses at the National Park Authority, who want to make sure people's poo is dealt with in the right way and not left in the open air.

Not only does poo look and smell pretty bad, it can be harmful to people and wildlife too.

This is why the authority is urging people to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and either bring a trowel to bury your poo or a bag to pack it away.

The code says: "If you do need to poo when you’re out and about, there are two options.

"Carry a small trowel with you, dig a hole 30 metres from buildings, water, other people and animals, bury your poo in the hole and cover it, leaving no trace. 

"Bag up toilet paper or sanitary items - these can go in a bin when you get to one.

"It won’t always be possible to bury your waste - for example, you might not be able to get 30 metres from water or buildings, or the ground might not be suitable for digging.

"Otherwise, you should poo into a small bag, tie it up and put it in a container or sealed bag.

"Place it in a bin or empty it into a toilet when you find one and always make sure you bag and bin toilet paper and sanitary items too."