Flamingo Land faces accusations of distorting facts in its Loch Lomond resort appeal after its plan was rejected.
Now, Flamingo Land is appealing that decision and asking Scottish ministers to step in. A politician, Ross Greer, says they are lying and thinks they changed their arguments to win.
Greer’s lawyer says they raised new points that weren’t in the original plan. They now say officials should have suggested a smaller resort, but the lawyer argues they should have offered that.
The resort would include lodges, hotels, a waterpark, and parking. Flamingo Land says it would create jobs. Opponents fear damage to the scenery and roads.
Officials rejected the project earlier, voting against it 14 to 0. Greer’s team says Flamingo Land is misleading, mentioning housing rules even though it’s a resort.
Greer claims they distort information and mislead about their project. He wants the government to reject the appeal because the community strongly opposes the project.
Greer says Flamingo Land ignores flood risks and hasn’t done required flood studies; state environmental officials want the studies done.
Flamingo Land accuses Greer of “clickbait politics” and says their plan fits the area and respects Loch Lomond’s importance.
A director at Lomond Banks spoke out, claiming Greer has a misleading history. He says the project will help revitalize the area and offer jobs and opportunities.