SALMON farm proposals which could scar the picturesque banks of Long Long must be blocked, say the Scottish Greens.

The plans for the farm had been rejected by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority in 2022, but the developer’s appeal was then called-in by the Scottish government, placing the final decision in the hands of ministers.

Just days after Holyrood’s rural affairs and islands committee angered environmental campaigners by refusing to back a moratorium on new fish farms, Green MSP Arianne Burgess said: “Loch Long is renowned for its natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage.

“The proposed salmon farm could scar the loch’s iconic coastline and badly harm its wildlife.

“This application is totally inappropriate, and has already been opposed by the community council and the National Park Authority. There are no fish farms in Loch Long, and the local community wants to keep it that way.

“There is no reason for this application to have been under consideration for so long.

“I urge the Scottish government to end the uncertainty by listening to local people and finally rejecting it.”