Cuningar Woodland Loop, Rutherglen - Notice of order
Notice of order to exempt land from access rights
Notice is hereby given under Section 11(9) of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”) that on 15 May 2025, the Scottish Ministers, acting under Section 11(7) of the Act, confirmed the “The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (South Lanarkshire Council) (Jurassic Kingdom: Cuningar Loop Woodland Park) Order 2025 (“the Order”) proposed by South Lanarkshire Council under Section 11(1) of the Act.
The effect of the Order is to exempt an area of land at Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, Dalmarnock, being approximately 7.88 hectares, on the eastern side of the Woodland Park (total area approximately 14.54 hectares), being the area hatched red within the larger area outlined in green on the plan attached, from the access rights which would otherwise be exercisable in respect of that land by virtue of Part 1 of the Act.
The purpose for which the Order is made is to facilitate ticket-only access to the Jurassic Kingdom Event and to provide security and ensure public safety in relation to temporary structures and equipment. The Jurassic Kingdom Event is an interactive walk-through installation of 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs.
The Order will take effect from 00.01am on Saturday 28 June 2025 and will expire at 11.59pm on Sunday 13 July 2025, unless revoked earlier.
