RESIDENTS who live near a Scots nature reserve have hit out at plans to build a 'mega-resort' around the quiet beauty spot. The proposed tourist development would see a holiday village of around 75 lodges near a former quarry close to Letham in Fife. 1 The nature reserve has been ear marked for 'mega-resort' plans Credit: Eden Spring Planning The developers also plan crazy golf , a play area, bike storage and a reception for the site.
But locals say the £35million scheme will ruin the area around the gravel pit which has been filled with water and now forms Eden Muir Loch. One objector said: "This is a natural beauty spot, not Benidorm." Monimail community council represent the area around Cupar and have objected to the proposal set out by the Eden Muir developers, despite some local support around jobs and investment in the area around the A91 through central Fife.
Read More Money Dispute Kirstie Allsopp’s partner Ben Andersen in bitter row with neighbours over new pub HALL OVER Three-storey property in coastal town on sale for £30k - but there's a catch David Hamilton , who chairs the council, emphases Mountcastle quarry had been turned into a nature reserve. Two years ago the Scottish government overruled the councillors to grant permission for a fishery at the lake - which is owned by Eden Muir. They have now submitted planning permission to develop their Eden Springs fishery.
Hamilton told The Courier: “The community suspected this was a Trojan horse development. Most read in Money FRESH HOPE Major homeware brand on brink of collapse could be SAVED as 272 stores at risk TRYING TIMES 'Another hits the dust', cry punters as Scots pub closes 2 years after opening SALE AWAY Asda slashes up to 50% off must-haves in summer sale - prices start from £3.50 BARGAIN BUY Argos slashes price of 'fantastic' garden furniture set by more than £100 "That appears to have been the case as, less than 18 months later, plans have been lodged for 75 holiday lodges on the nature reserve.
” Another local who has objected the works, said: “The site was only recently reinstated as a nature reserve after quarry works. ‘Empty hotels, no rental cars and no cyclists’ chant anti-tourist zealots as thousands storm ‘historic’ Majorca protest "It beggars belief that just a few years later, that natural haven could be destroyed.” However, there are much support as there are objections to the new proposals.
One says: “The project will support up to 38 jobs, which will likely go to local people.” Another reads: “It will offer a vital boost in local tourism , which will help Fife in its recovery from the economic impact of the pandemic .” Chris Ritchie, Eden Muir’s owner, said: “As we move forward with our plans, we remain committed to ongoing collaboration with local community groups and engaged stakeholders.
” Fife Council will make a decision on the plans next month..
