Falkirk's 'hidden gem' loch could be turned into luxury lodges and a restaurant

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Black Loch Fishery, in Limerigg, has been bought by Grangemouth-based property developers REWD who promise that any changes will improve the facilities and enhance what is already there.It’s a very different venture for the company, which bought the fishery as a going concern and re-opened it for the new season on March 15.In the longer-term they have ambitious plans to add other facilities including 12 luxury lodges for rent along with a bar and restaurant that will overlook the loch.REWD’s head of group development, Conar Tracey, says the fishery will be at the heart of their plans although they hope to add other water-based activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking fairly quickly.Other possibilities include an adventure playground, an outdoor gym and camping.The plans for the bar and restaurant and the lodges will require planning permission and REWD are just starting pre-application talks with Falkirk Council before submitting a final application for their vision.Realistically, Mr Tracey thinks it will take at least two to three years for the plans to be fully realised although that will depend on how long the planning process takes.But there is lots of work they will be doing quickly to improve the site, such as upgrading the access road into the fishery and connecting utilities.They also hope to be able to provide some food and hot drinks for the anglers before too long.Mr Tracey said their aim is to improve the facilities without changing its character and he is aware they will have to “tread carefully”.He said: “Everything we are doing will be based on sustainability – everything will be to benefit what is already there.”“We don’t want people thinking we’re going to start bulldozing.“If anything, we want to