Europe’s largest wave pool and what’s billed as ‘the world’s first inland surfing resort’ is opening this autumn – and it’s certain to make a big splash among surfers.
Located near Edinburgh, Lost Shore Surf Resort will also be Scotland’s first inland surf resort, offering a ‘state-of-the-art’ surfing pool three times the size of Wembley’s football pitch and up to 1,000 waves an hour.
Set within a 60-acre country park in Scotland, it will feature luxury lodges, ‘premium’ accommodation pods, restaurants, and spa and shopping facilities.
But the highlight is its enormous wave pool and surf lake, which are fronted by an expansive beachfront.
Surfers will be able to ride waves for up to 22 seconds, with 20 different kinds of waves to enjoy.
Located near Edinburgh, Lost Shore Surf Resort (rendering above) will be Scotland’s first inland surf resort, offering a ‘state-of-the-art’ surfing pool three times the size of Wembley’s football pitch and up to 1,000 waves an hour
The wave technology at Lost Shore Surf Resort was developed by Spanish firm Wavegarden, which operates inland surfing centres in locations that include Bristol, Snowdonia and Alaia Bay, Switzerland (above)
Lost Shore says it will ‘welcome surfers of all levels, from beginners to developing Olympians of the future’.
Beginners can take advantage of surf lessons with ‘expert tuition’. Wetsuits, gloves, boots and surfboard hire will be included in the cost. Indoor heated changing rooms will also be available before or after a surf.
Lost Shore Resort is ‘ideally’ located just 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and 25 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. For those travelling from Glasgow, it’s only a 45-minute drive.
Aside from surfing, the resort will boast 53 luxury lodges and premium pods sleeping up to eight people.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy the resort’s wellness treatment studio and amenities.
Lost Shore Surf Resort will feature luxury lodges and premium accommodation pods. Left is the planned final design for the premium ‘Wave’ pod, which sleeps up to six people, and right is the planned design for a two-person sleeping pod
LEFT: This picture shows the master bedroom inside the ‘Wave’ pod. RIGHT: The King-sized bed inside the Wave pod
Pictured is the final design for the living room inside the premium pod
The resort is set to ‘significantly enhance’ Edinburgh’s tourism economy and announced it would create over 100 new job vacancies last month.
Andy Roger, Chief Executive of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: ‘Lost Shore Surf Resort is going to make a huge splash when we open in September. Being a Living Wage Employer we are committed to building a fantastic team to help us deliver our vision for Lost Shore Surf Resort.
‘The opening of any new business is an exciting moment. The build-up to the first day is part of that journey with the new team learning about the resort and becoming well-placed to deliver for our visitors from the day we open.’
The wave technology at Lost Shore Surf Resort was developed by Spanish firm Wavegarden, which operates inland surfing centres in Bristol and Snowdonia.
For more information about Lost Shore Surf Resort, visit www.lostshore.com.
