Ross Greer accused of turning Lomond Banks development into 'political football' by conservation charityFriends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs claimed the developers were likely to win a court appeal because there are no 'ancient woodlands'View 2 Images Ross Greer was blasted over his 'politically motivated campaign' (Image: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images)An independent conservation charity has slammed Ross Greer's 'Save Loch Lomond' campaign, branding it a "politically motivated gambit" ahead of the Holyrood elections. ‌Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, which has supported the major mixed-use tourism development in Balloch, accused politicians and planners of swallowing "populist bait" rather than looking at the facts. ‌In a scathing statement, Chairman John Urquhart took aim at the Scottish Greens and MSP Ross Greer, accusing them of turning the planning application into a "political football" to secure votes. Instead, many people have swallowed the populist 'Save Loch Lomond' bait, including it seems, the National Park’s Board." According to the group, the rejected benefits included:Considerable local economic benefits and high-quality jobs.

Source: Express February 27, 2026 11:41 UTC