CENTER Parcs has produced a flythrough video of its proposed new holiday village in the Scottish Borders, offering a first glimpse at what could become the organisation’s first location in Scotland.
The video provides a virtual tour of the site, featuring the arrivals road, waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre.
It was unveiled during the final stage of public consultation, held this week in Hawick. Attendees were able to view the updated masterplan, a 3D physical model of the proposed village centre and spa, and CGI visuals showcasing the design of the lodges and central facilities.
Center Parcs intends to submit a planning application this summer to Scottish Borders Council. The proposed site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges set within a newly afforested landscape.
Modelled on Center Parcs’ six existing villages across England and Ireland, the Scottish village will include a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, retail outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions.
Since early 2025, Center Parcs revealed it has carried out a programme of community engagement, which has included a community day in Hawick and statutory drop-in events in Lilliesleaf, Denholm and Selkirk, culminating in this week’s two-day consultation in Hawick.
Feedback from these events is said to have directly informed changes to the masterplan. Following this final consultation, Center Parcs will make final refinements to the design.
The investment for the new village is estimated at between £350 million and £400 million. During construction, the project is expected to create between 750 and 800 jobs, with a ‘strong emphasis’ on working with regional contractors. Once open, the village will provide approximately 1,200 permanent roles.
 Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said, “It’s fantastic to share a visual representation of our proposed Scottish village with the local community. The flythrough video and 3D model really help bring the plans to life and add to the real sense of anticipation that has been evident at recent consultation events. It’s one thing to describe what we’re hoping to build, but seeing it laid out visually captures the ambition of what we’re planning.
“We’ve worked hard to ensure this proposed village reflects the feedback we’ve received from the community and stakeholders over the past few months. From the layout of the lodges to how the central areas integrate with the forest setting, every element has been carefully considered. This is about creating a destination that not only brings joy to families but also respects and enhances the local environment.
“This has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation investment for the Scottish Borders. If approved, our village between Hawick and Selkirk will create over a thousand high-quality, permanent jobs and provide ongoing opportunities for local businesses. We’re incredibly excited about what this could mean for the region and look forward to continuing our journey with the community as we prepare to submit our planning application.”
