A BRAND new wedding and events venue, with a restaurant and spa, is coming to the shores of Loch Lomond.

200 SVS, Glasgow’s conference and events venue, announced the expansion plans for 2017 following a “significant investment”.

The 800 square metres venue, which will be called The Shore, Loch Lomond – formerly known as at the Gateway Centre – is due to open in 2017. The venue will provide a new restaurant and spa for local residents and visitors to the area.

It will also incorporate a wedding and events venue with a capacity of up to 300 guests.

Kim Wilson, managing director of 200 SVS and sister company, The Shore, Loch Lomond, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have secured our new venue at the beautiful Loch Lomond Shores.

“Our operation in Glasgow City Centre, 200 SVS, has gone from strength to strength and this is a perfect time to expand our offering to include another fantastic location.

“We will open in late summer 2017 but we have a lot of work to do behind the scenes before we unveil.”

Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government’s economic development agency, and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority, have worked in partnership to help bring this new investment to the area.

Mairi Bell, head of visitor experience at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, added: “Following an intensive tender process, we are pleased to have secured a tenant for the former Gateway Centre.

“200 SVS are creating a new offer that complements the existing five-star visitor experience at Loch Lomond Shores, whilst creating jobs and bringing new markets to the national park.”

Allan McQuade, director of business infrastructure at Scottish Enterprise, added: “The announcement is great news which will see life brought back to the former Gateway Centre at Loch Lomond Shores as well as significant opportunities for the area.

“I’d like to congratulate 200 SVS on their expansion plans at one of Scotland’s most visited tourist destinations.”

The Shore, Loch Lomond will open across two floors in the former Gateway Centre in Loch Lomond Shores. The building work is due to start in March, and 200 SVS will take over the building later in the year.

Clare Gemmell, general manager at Loch Lomond Shores, said: “The business growth at Loch Lomond Shores is continuing to buck trends by adding new experiences each year. We are thrilled to welcome The Shore on-board here, and their exciting development will add a whole new dimension to our destination.”