NEW images have been released which provide a first glimpse of the world’s first inland surfing resort in Edinburgh.
Lost Shore Surf Resort, which is being built by The Malcolm Group, will boast luxury lodges, premium accommodation pods, restaurants, spa and shopping, all set within a 60-acre country park. The site is due to open in September 2024.
Images released to the public for the first time show the accommodation pods that will be available for people wanting to enjoy the surfing at a wave pool three times the size of Wembley football pitch.
With a beachfront stretching 250 metres, the surfing lagoon is set to be the biggest across Europe. The wave technology, developed by Wavegarden, is capable of producing up to 1,000 customisable waves per hour, from 52 software-driven modules.
Surfers will be able to enjoy wave rides of up to 22 seconds, with more than 20 different varieties of waves available to provide opportunities for all abilities.
Beginners will be able to benefit from tuition from surfing instructors and wetsuits and surfboard hire will be included in the cost. Bosses have also revealed that vouchers are now on sale to celebrate the first look for the public, and the launch of the new website.
Tourism leaders and surfing stars have hailed the milestone as a huge moment for Scottish tourism and surfing in the UK.
Marc Crothall MBE, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said, “This spectacular resort is going to be a real game-changer for Scottish tourism. Not only will this attract people from all over the UK, but from right across the world.
“To have an asset like this just 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and on the doorstep of an already world famous tourism destination is fantastic. These new pictures show what an incredible place this will be. I cannot wait to see it open in September.”
Scottish big wave professional surfing star and Red Bull athlete, Ben Larg, added, “As a pro surfer this is incredible. Lost Shore is going to push up the level of Scottish surfing, bring so many more people to the sport, and, who knows, maybe get some Scots in the Team GB squad for the Olympics. It can be really difficult to access surfing in Scotland sometimes, but this is going to deliver reliable waves all the time. If I had access to this sort of facility when I was young, I would be such a better surfer now. That’s why Lost Shore will be so good for the next generation.”
Andy Hadden, founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, commented, “It is so incredibly exciting for us to share these new images. Bringing the world’s first inland surfing resort to Scotland is such a huge addition to the world class tourism that we already have.”
The new website can be found at: https://www.lostshore.com/
