Scotland's first inland surf destination unveiled near Edinburgh

Set within extensive grounds, Lost Shore Surf Resort offers a range of amenities including luxury accommodation, a waterfront bar, café, restaurant, surf school, surf shop, The Surfskate Academy, Spear Sauna, and wellness treatments.

At the heart of Lost Shore Surf Resort is the state-of-the-art wave pool powered by Wavegarden technology. The enormous pool - three times the size of Wembley Stadium’s pitch - can generate up to 1,000 customisable waves per hour.

From complete beginners to seasoned pros, surfers of all abilities will have the chance to ride world-class waves designed to their skill level.

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With a 250-metre beachfront and over 20 wave types, surfers can fine-tune their skills while receiving expert tuition. The resort also offers surfskating, an exciting variation of skateboarding that simulates ocean surfing on dry land.

In addition to its 'world-class' surfing facilities, Lost Shore Surf Resort features Canteen, a rotating selection of top Scottish eateries in its waterfront bar, café, and restaurant. Visitors will be able to enjoy seasonally driven dishes from culinary favourites such as Glasgow’s Five March and Edinburgh pizzeria Civerinos.

The resort - the largest investment in Scottish sporting infrastructure since the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow -  is expected to welcome over 160,000 visitors annually, create more than 130 jobs, and contribute £11 million to the local economy each year.

Andy Hadden, founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “This is a dream come true. Lost Shore Surf Resort is a hub of world-class adventure, hospitality, and wellness. After ten years of planning, it’s thrilling to open our doors and welcome visitors to experience this incredible resort.

"We believe Lost Shore will make surfing accessible to everyone, whilst also showcasing Scotland as a top destination for adventure tourism. I can’t wait to see more people realise the mental and physical benefits of surfing. Who knows—this could be the training ground for Scotland’s next Olympic surfing champion.”

Lost Shore Surf Resort boasts Europe’s largest and most advanced wave pool (Image: Supplied)

Stephen Leckie, Chair of VisitScotland, said: “Lost Shore is an exciting development which could be truly transformational for the region and Scotland. Our stunning coastline has been bringing surfers to Scotland for many years and this new resort will only enhance its reputation as a world-class surfing and visitor destination.

"We know outdoor activities are a huge draw for visitors while water wellness, where visitors can recharge with water-based activities, continues to be an ongoing trend. Lost Shore will be able to capitalise on those trends with surfing aficionados, those tempted to try out the sport, and those who want to take in this unique visitor experience.”

Paul Stark, Chief Executive of the Scottish Surfing Federation, commented: “Lost Shore Surf Resort delivers a truly world-class venue for Scottish surfers and supports our mission to positively impact lives through the sport of surfing. The ability to surf consistently on customisable waves, regardless of the weather or season, is a game-changer.

"Not only will this facility support our Scottish athletes excel on a world stage, but it will also open up the sport to a much wider audience, safely encouraging more people to give it a try and experience all the mental and physical benefits that surfing can bring.”

Lost Shore Surf Resort features Canteen, a rotating selection of top Scottish eateries in its waterfront bar, café, and restaurant (Image: Supplied)

The attraction will also host several charitable initiatives such as Inclusive Surfing Scotland, which will offer adaptive surfing opportunities for individuals of all abilities, while the Wave Project will provide surf therapy sessions for young people facing various challenges.

Ruairidh Farquarson, Co-ordinator at The Wave Project, said: “We’ve seen first-hand the transformative power of surfing and community, particularly when it comes to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Our Surf Therapy intervention has proven to be truly life changing for the young people we work with and partnering with Lost Shore Surf Resort allows us to bring Surf Therapy into a state-of-the-art environment that’s accessible year-round.

"This facility will enable us to help even more children in Scotland experience the therapeutic benefits of surfing in a well located, accessible and controlled setting. We're thrilled to be part of this incredible development.”

Lost Shore Surf Resort will open its doors on November 11.