Plans for Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond rejected

Controversial plans to build a £40m holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond have been rejected by the Scottish government.

The decision comes after years of often bitter debate between theme park operator Flamingo Land and people living in the area who campaigned against the plan to build a waterpark, monorail, hotel and restaurants.

The Scottish government said its decision was due to "flood risk, woodland loss and wider policy conflicts".

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park Authority initially rejected the plan in September 2024, only for the Scottish government to overturn that decision after an appeal. However, it then recalled the plans due to the impact on the local area.

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