World’s first inland surfing resort with huge wave pool to open in Scotland this autumn
 
John E. Kaye

Edinburgh will soon be home to the world’s first inland surfing resort – featuring Europe’s largest wave pool, luxury lodges and restaurants
Set to open in September 2024, Lost Shore Surf Resort is billed as Scotland’s newest premier tourism and leisure destination.
With a beachfront stretching for 250 metres, the resort’s lagoon will be three times the size of Wembley football pitch and generate 1,000 customisable waves per hour.
The wave technology was developed by Spanish firm Wavegarden, which operates inland surfing centres in Bristol and Snowdonia.
It can produce wave rides of up to 22 seconds, with more than 20 different varieties for all abilities.
Lost Shore says the facility will “welcome surfers of all levels, from beginners to developing Olympians of the future”.

The 60-acre “world-class” site in Ratho will also feature luxury accommodation pods, spa and shopping facilities, equipment hire, and restaurants.
It is located just five minutes’ drive from Edinburgh Airport, five miles from the M8 and M9, and only 15 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh. Glasgow is only 45 minutes away.
Beginners can take advantage of surf lessons and expert tuition, with wetsuits, gloves, boots and surfboard hire included in the cost.
According to Lost Shore, the facility – set to create more than 100 local jobs – will “change the landscape of Scottish tourism” and establish it as the “go-to destination for adventure”.

Founder Andy Hadden said: “Lost Shore exists to give people the opportunity to get active, get involved and have fun in an inspirational, world-class facility.
“It provides an inclusive environment that enriches the health and wellbeing of its visitors, enhancing Scotland’s sporting infrastructure and advancing the country’s tourism and leisure industry.”
Lost Shore is set to throw open its doors in September, with opening times slated from 8am to 11pm. Entry to the resort itself, which is set within a country park, is free.
For more information about Lost Shore Surf Resort, visit www.lostshore.com

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