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Scottish Government Approves Controversial £40M Loch Lomond Resort

5/17/2025

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The Scottish Government has greenlit Flamingo Land's £40 million resort at Loch Lomond, igniting fierce backlash from the National Park Authority and local communities. With plans for hotels, lodges, and a waterpark, critics like MSP Ross Greer warn of lasting environmental harm and a troubling disregard for democratic voices.

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The Scottish Government has greenlit Flamingo Land's £40 million resort at Loch Lomond, igniting fierce backlash from the National Park Authority and local communities. With plans for hotels, lodges, and a waterpark, critics like MSP Ross Greer warn of lasting environmental harm and a troubling disregard for democratic voices.