Protect Loch Tay

The people of Scotland and our visitors from around the world stand to lose access to land around Kenmore, and have our peace and tranquility on and around Loch Tay destroyed by the Discovery Land Company’s overdevelopment at Kenmore. DLC plan to create a private resort for the mega-rich on over 8000 acres of land at Taymouth Castle, Glen Lyon and other areas around Loch Tay. Their sales brochure describes Scotland as an “untouched playground." This whole area is a treasured part of our Scottish heritage and culture and we seek to preserve it for everyone of us, our children, our grandchildren and generations to come.

The developers are a group of American billionaires who specialise in exclusive gated “worlds” for the super rich. This is not what Scotland is about. We don't need an influx of American millionaires and their speed boats, watersports and helicopter taxis, destroying our peaceful loch which is enjoyed by not only local residents, but tens of thousands of visitors every year - by way of fishing, walking, canoeing, nature watching, sailing etc. All peaceful pursuits natural to our tranquil and beautiful Loch Tay. 

DLC have already been granted consent for around 208 luxury homes, aimed at millionaires, and are now seeking further consents which, if granted, will damage what we have. Wildlife, some of which is already under threat, for example three species of Lamprey, Otters and the Atlantic Salmon may be displaced, and more mature woodland cleared. Ospreys and Divers could easily be driven away creating a wildlife desert.

They are currently preparing a planning application to build a biomass plant, sawmill, and commissary building for staff. The current scenario of individual planning applications which are being drip-fed to the community is neither fair nor ethical and could be construed as devious, look up ‘salami slicing’. DLC are known to currently have control over Taymouth Castle Estate, Newhall Woods on the banks of the Tay, Glen Lyon Estate, Loch Farleyer, Kenmore Hotel (has been shut down), Kenmore Beach, Kenmore Beach Parking, the Paper Boat Café (shut down now) and Kenmore Boat Hire (has also been closed). The full extent of land, properties and Estates in their control is unknown as they use over 50 different company names.

We seek to highlight this to the Scottish Government and demand a complete halt to all further and future development. We also seek to limit the number of powered watercraft to the present level. We want strict oversight of what development is already underway by an authority other than Perth and Kinross Council, who we see as having failed to protect this beautiful area. We request a review of Community Councils' roles in developments of this size, when they are dealing with entities who have the experience, power and financial clout of DLC Group.

Now is the time to act before further consents are given, and we have lost our stunning natural heritage in this area for ever. If lost it cannot be replaced. Please sign our petition and help protect Loch Tay and environs.

Please join our Facebook Group "Protect Loch Tay" for updates and further information. Link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/789419642866079/