The Lost Shore Resort: Opening date confirmed for Europe's largest wave pool in Edinburgh

Scotland’s first inland surf resort will officially open to the public next week after ten years in the making.

The Lost Shore Resort in Ratho will officially open on November 11.

The resort will be home to the largest wave pool in Europe, which will use Wavegarden’s technology to create perfect waves.

The multi-million pound attraction will also include luxury lodges and premium pods, a wellness treatment studio, waterside restaurants, and shopping areas.

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

The venue is located ten minutes from Edinburgh Airport and will be accessible via public transport.

In addition, the resort has partnered with surf therapy charity The Wave Project to bring “life-changing” support to young people all year round.

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.”

The facility will allow the charity to help more children across Scotland experience the benefits of surfing in a “well-located, accessible and controlled setting”.

Andy Hadden, founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said the resort is a “dream come true”, adding that it will be a hub of “world-class adventure”.

“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.”

Ben Larg, a Scottish big wave surfer and Red Bull athlete said the facility would provide a “massive boost” to Scottish surfing and give youngsters a chance to train consistently on world-class waves.

“When I first became involved with Lost Shore, I was a junior surfer, and now I’m surfing some of the biggest waves in the world, like those at Nazaré in Portugal.

“Having a facility like this is a massive boost for Scottish surfing.

“It will give young surfers the chance to train consistently on world-class waves, something I didn’t have growing up. I’m excited to see how Lost Shore helps develop the next generation of Scottish surfers.”