21 h. ago Major blow dealt to plans for controversial Flamingo Land resort in Scotland

Plans for a controversial holiday park in Loch Lomond have been stalled by the Scottish Government.

Economics

23 h. ago Campaigners welcome decision to call in Flamingo Land's controversial Loch Lomond plans after government U

The Scottish Government has called in plans for a major development on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Politics

39 h. ago Flamingo Land development at Loch Lomond stalled after SNP Government u

The operators of Flamingo Land first lodged a planning application in 2018 to build more than 100 holiday lodges on a site near Balloch town centre.

Politics

39 h. ago Scottish Government calls in Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond

Controversial proposals included two hotels, more than 100 lodges, a waterpark and a monorail

Politics

43 h. ago SNP minister demands higher immigration to Scotland as she urges PM to help Holyrood tackle country's ageing population

Equalities minister Kaukab Stewart reiterated the Scottish Government's call for PM Sir Keir Starmer to ditch a 'one-size fits all approach' to immigration to the UK.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP calls on Labour to match Scottish Government action on poverty

The SNP said Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is falling, due to ‘bold’ policies.

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland's top six fishing spots and what you can catch at each named

From the River Dee to Loch Lomond, Scotland is certainly not short of stunning fishing spots

Politics

5 d. ago More than 50,000 write to SNP minister to oppose Flamingo Land plans, say Greens

Green MSP Ross Greer said planning minister Ivan McKee must “listen to the Scottish public” on the Lomond Banks proposals.

Politics

6 d. ago Calls for police dogs to be awarded government pensions when they retire

A campaign has been launched by a dog charity for retited police dogs to be given their own pensions to pay for vets bills

Events

1 week ago 'Limbs in the loch' killer makes new freedom bid 25 years after he raped and killed teenage boy before cutting up his body

William Beggs, 62, was convicted of luring Barry Wallace back to his Kilmarnock home in 1999 where he then killed him, dismembered his corpse and dumped his remains in Loch Lomond.

Events

1 week ago Flamingo Land: Protesters say 'SNP Government doesn't have the balls' to reject Loch Lomond mega

Dozens of protesters have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

1 week ago Save Loch Lomond campaign protests at Scottish Parliament over 'shameful' Flamingo Land plan

Ross Greer said the Flamingo Land development would be a "scar" on the Loch Lomond landscape if it is allowed to go ahead.

Politics

2 w. ago Limbs in the Loch killer makes fresh bid for freedom after parole board decision

William Beggs was jailed for life in 2001 after murdering and dismembering Barry Wallace, disposing of the limbs and torso in Loch Lomond and his head at sea.

Events

2 w. ago Scots Michelin star chef opens new fine dining restaurant at Cameron House

Graeme Cheevers returns to Cameron House almost 10 years on with a new fine-dining concept on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Society

2 w. ago Parking concerns at rural Stirling hotspots raised by MP ahead of summer season

Stirling's MP has called for "clear action" over the issue of cars being parked illegally on roads alongside Loch Lomond and Loch Lubnaig which have both faced long-term issues.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP ministers refuse plea to block controversial Flamingo Land application for Loch Lomond

A Scottish Government minister has refused to intervene and refuse permission for the controversial development.

Politics

3 w. ago Flamingo Land 'mega resort' at Loch Lomond compared to Donald Trump golf course

Green MSP Ross Greer hit out after the SNP Government refused to overturn a decision by its officials to allow the building of the Lomond Banks resort.

Politics

3 w. ago New call to 'immediately' stop Council Tax enforcement rules in Scotland

A new online petition is calling on the Scottish Government to follow the UK Government's lead and launch a consultation on Council Tax debt recovery processes.

Events

3 w. ago Campaigners fury Government overrules Loch Lomond national park to approve Flamingo Land development

The Scottish Government’s approval of a theme park in Loch Lomond has been slammed as an “anti-democratic outrage” by campaigners

Politics

3 w. ago Government overrules Loch Lomond national park to approve Flamingo Land development

Major conservation bodies and Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency had objected to the plans.

Politics