Tue, 10 Jun 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 Plans for Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort stalled

The Scottish government had been set to give permission for the park after overturning the decision of the national park authority.

* The Scottish government has stalled plans for a £40m holiday park at Loch Lomond, citing concerns over its impact on the national park.
* The development was previously set to be approved by the government's Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee.
* However, McKee has now announced that he will recall the plans and make the final decision himself, rather than leaving it to a government reporter.
* This decision comes after protests from local campaigners and criticism from Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer, who said the development would cause "irreversible damage" to Loch Lomond.
* The Scottish Labour party has welcomed McKee's decision, with its deputy leader Jackie Baillie saying that it was "the right move".
* Flamingo Land had previously believed they were set to be given permission for the development, but the Scottish government's decision will now see the plans put back on hold.
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