CAMPAIGNERS hailed a major victory today after plans for a Flamingo Land mega-resort on the banks of Loch Lomond were thrown out by the Scottish government.

Ministers cited concerns about the flooding risk and woodland loss as they rejected what has been described as the most unpopular planning application in Scottish history.

Lomond Banks, owned by the theme park operator Flamingo Land, had hoped to construct a major leisure development at Balloch, West Dunbartonshire.

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