Description
This is Europe’s largest artificial wave pool, powered by Wavegarden technology, and can generate up to 1,000 customisable waves per hour using sustainable methods of energy generation. [3] It has a 250-metre beachfront and over 20 wave types, designed for surfers of different abilities. [4] Amenities comprise accommodation in sleeping cabins and camping pods of different sizes, a waterfront bar, café, restaurant, surf school, surf shop, a training academy, sauna, and wellness treatments. [5]
History
The initial idea and project of the surf resort were developed by Andy Hadden — a Scottish businessman, chartered surveyor and surfer who set up Tartan Leisure Ltd. to back up the project, worth circa £60m. [6] [7] [8] [9]
The construction begun in 2022 [10] in the disused Craigpark Quarry near Ratho and the site was first opened to public on 11 November 2024. [11]
On 11 May 2025 RNLI Scotland has hosted a May Day a fundraising family-friendly event at the resort. [12]
Lost Shore has claimed to sponsor world’s first PhD study in surf therapy, completed at Napier University by Jamie Marshall in 2022. [13] Subsequently, The Surf Lab was set up on-site in partnership with the university for research in the areas of surf therapy, high performance surfing, adaptive surfing, and equipment R&D. [14] [15]
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