A new £60m inland surf destination and resort, The Lost Shore Surf Resort, opens its doors next week near Edinburgh in Ratho and it is promising to showcase the best in Scotland’s independent food and drink scene while offering the first destination of its kind in Scotland.
Founded by Andy Hadden who was inspired by a group of engineers in the Spanish Basque Country, the 60-acre site boasts Europe’s largest wave pool at three times the size of Wembley Stadium, and is believed to be the largest investment in Scottish sporting infrastructure since the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Set within a country park, with access to woodland and canal-side walks, the resort has 53 luxury accommodation units made up of Hilltop Lodges, Waterfront Pods, and Lodges, along with the waterfront bar, café and restaurant and wellness studio, it is expected to provide a huge boost to the area with an anticipated 160,000 annual visitors – generating £11 million to the local economy each year.
The dining concept, ‘Canteen’, with seasonally rotating guest kitchens will see Civerinos joining the resort for the opening year, while two guest kitchens – Five March and Mexican diner, Rafa’s – will rotate seasonally.
Andy Hadden has 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.”
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