EXCLUSIVE: Government agency Scottish Enterprise raised concerns about the controversial £40m resort bid in Balloch despite publicly backing it.
Scottish Enterprise (SE), a government agency that publicly backed Flamingo Land's £40 million Loch Lomond resort plan, privately expressed doubts about its alignment with their economic mission and noted public opposition. Despite the plan's rejection by Loch Lomond National Park, SE renewed its exclusivity agreement with Flamingo Land, enabling them to appeal. Internal meeting minutes revealed concerns over the plan's economic fit and environmental impact, but SE extended the agreement due to a "moral obligation" and to avoid deterring future investment in Scotland.
