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Decision date set for controversial Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development

THE date has been set for a decision on a controversial application to develop a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond ...

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Hippos might fly: UK research discovers animal can get airborne

Analysis shows hippos get all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time when at full pelt

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What do locals think of Flamingo Land's plans to develop on Loch Lomond?

ALMOST 100,000 people and organisations have opposed plans to develop a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond – more than the total number of people…

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Flamingo Land resort plans in jeopardy as flood risk threatens to 'sink' development

AN objection from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) should sink controversial plans for a holiday resort on the banks of Loch…

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Developers dismiss MSP's claim that new planning laws will halt Balloch Flamingo Land plans

Green MSP for the West of Scotland, Ross Greer, said that new planning framework would see the controversial plans rejected.

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Flamingo Land 'steadfast in belief' £40m Balloch plans will benefit area

Speaking after a petition against Flamingo Land’s plans for Lomond Banks passed the 70,000 mark, development director Jim Paterson said: “We are steadfast in our belief that Lomond Banks will bring considerable economic and social benefit to both Balloch and the wider area.”

Daily Record

Eerie images show inside abandoned UK theme park which has turned into 'ghost town'

Pleasure Island, a former Flamingo Land site, has now lain empty for six years after closing down. All of the park's rides, attractions and food stalls have fallen victim to the elements

Edinburgh Live

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Balloch plans get green light

Ross Greer said he would look at bringing a judicial review in the Court of Session if the “destructive and unwelcome development” on the banks of the iconic loch is green-lit.

Daily Record

Glasgow man banned from keeping animals as seven Guinea pigs in his care die

Robert Stewart Dyer Sheppard admitted failing to provide food and water for the eight animals who were left alone without care for days - seven of them died.

Glasgow Live

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Loch Lomond waterpark plans green lit

Green MSP Ross Greer says he is willing to take legal action against the theme park operators if their plans for a massive 46-acre waterpark on the banks of Loch Lomond

Glasgow Live

Parents fuming over 'disgraceful' hike of entry fee into Flamingo Land theme park

Thrill-seekers have been left shocked by a huge price hike at Flamingo Land theme park, which has seen its ticket price soar by more than a third since 2021 to over £50

Daily Mirror

Loch Lomond resort plan chief hits out at Scottish Greens' "sham" petition

The party claims that more than 69,000 objections have been collected but developers say there is no way to validate the figure.

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Loch Lomond is one of Scotland's most iconic vistas, no wonder there is concern over Flamingo Land

Record View says we must do everything we can to preserve Scotland’s natural beauty.

The National (Scotland)

Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond plans 'are most objected to in Scottish history'

CONTROVERSIAL plans to develop a holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond have become Scotland’s most complained about planning proposals ever, it…

Insider UK

Flamingo Land plan for Loch Lomond breaks record for number of objections

Developer accuses Green Party MSP of 'clickbait politics' as consultation period for latest proposals closes

Daily Record

Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond plan 'most objected to development in Scottish history'

EXCLUSIVE: Controversial bid to build a mega resort on the shores of the iconic loch hit with more than 62,000 objections.

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Flamingo Land development plan on Loch Lomond attracts 55k objections

Over 55,000 people objected to plans to create a tourist development on the banks of Loch Lomond. Flamingo Land are looking to build apartments, budget hotel and self-catering holiday lodges.

The National (Scotland)

'More than 55,000' object to plans for resort on banks of Loch Lomond

MORE than 55,000 objections have been put in against controversial proposals to build a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond, the…

Daily Record

Campaigning MSP vows to defeat Balloch tourist resort plans "one last time"

Leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament last week, Green MSP for the West of Scotland Ross Greer said he believes that his seven-year fight to stop Flamingo Land’s controversial plans for Balloch will soon be won.

The National (Scotland)

Flamingo Land developers submit revised plans for major Loch Lomond resort

DEVELOPERS have submitted revised plans for a major tourism resort on the shores on Loch Lomond after concerns were expressed about their previous…

Daily Record

Revised plan for controversial £40m Lomond Banks development in Balloch submitted

Flamingo Land, which is behind the Lomond Banks development, say it has made "significant amendments" to original proposals for the land at West Riverside.

Wales Online

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Drayton Manor and more UK theme park opening dates for 2023

From opening dates and prices to new rides, here's everything you need to know to plan an adrenaline-fuelled day out

Daily Record

Flamingo Land urged to 'walk away' as the 40,000th public objection comes for Balloch resort

The 40,000th public objection comes as the latest application for a £40million tourist resort at Balloch was lodged.

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