Residents say Dunmore Pineapple visitor centre is “unwanted” and “unjustifiable”

Airth resident George Lawrie says the visitor centre will be nothing more than a cafe and farm shop.
Airth resident George Lawrie says the visitor centre will be nothing more than a cafe and farm shop.

George Russell Construction has applied for permission from Falkirk Council to build the visitor centre at the historic attraction. The proposed centre would be cross-funded by the construction of 82 new houses, stretching for two kilometres on what is currently part of Airth Mains Farm – something many local residents say is “unjustifiable and unwanted”.

The company says the centre will be a welcome addition to the eye-catching landmark, which has no facilities for visitors. But the objectors say the Pineapple is