Center Parcs unveils more details about £400m Scottish holiday village

Center Parcs has revealed more details about its plans for its first holiday village in Scotland, set to cost £400m.

The business submitted plans to expand north of the border with a 700-lodge site near Hawick in the Scottish Borders earlier this year.

An updated version of the village masterplan was presented to residents and shareholders at a public consultation event.

Attendees were show new visuals and more detailed designs showcasing the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, the Aqua Sana Forest Spa, and a selection of family-friendly retail and dining options, including the Pancake House.

Accommodation plans for the site were also shared, including woodland lodges and an apartment block, as well as a range of outdoor adventure facilities such as tree trekking, adventure golf, and a zip wire.

The site will also include lochs, wildflower meadows and nature walks.

The updated Center Parcs village masterplan near Hawick. Center Parcs

This latest consultation follows previous events in Lilliesleaf in February, where the preliminary zoning plan was revealed, and in Denholm last month, where the first iteration of the masterplan was shared.

The final public consultation event is set to take place in Hawick next month, with a community open day also being hosted where CGI of the proposed development will be revealed.

Center Parcs plans to submit a formal planning application to Scottish Borders Council this summer.

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Center Parcs unveils £400m ‘masterplan’ for Scottish holiday village

The family short break provider said a 700 lodge site near Hawick in the Scottish Borders will create 750-800 regional jobs.

Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said: “We’re pleased to share the latest version of the masterplan with the community and show how their feedback is helping to shape the future of the Scottish Borders village.

“From the layout of our lodges to the design of key facilities like the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Aqua Sana Forest Spa, every detail has been carefully considered to reflect the unique character of the location.

“We have made good progress so far in our design, technical and consultation work and we are committed to continuing positive collaboration as we move towards submitting our planning application.”