FORENSIC experts have been allowed access to a hotel damaged by a fire in which two guests died.

Simon Midgley and Richard Dyson, from London, died following the blaze at Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond on December 18.

More than 200 guests were evacuated from the building, including a family of two adults and a child who were rescued by ladder. Around 70 firefighters fought the blaze at the main building of the five-star hotel which has been closed since the fire.

Experts are now investigating the cause.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We can confirm that, following extensive structural work, scene examiners have now been allowed to access Cameron House hotel.

“A full forensic examination is ongoing and the investigation continues to establish the exact details surrounding this incident.

“Family liaison officers are in regular contact with the families of both men and are keeping them up to date on any developments.”

A statement on the Cameron House website said: “We would kindly ask all our guests and customers to bear with us as we work closely with the Fire Service and Police Scotland to establish the extent of the damage and to ascertain when we will be able to re-open.”