Inland surfing comes to Scotland for the first time with the opening of Europe’s largest wave pool (that’s THREE TIMES the size of a football pitch)

Europe’s largest wave pool and the so-called ‘world’s first inland surf resort’ will open this autumn and will undoubtedly make a big impression on surfers.

Located near Edinburgh, Lost Shore Surf Resort is Scotland’s first inland surf resort. It boasts a state-of-the-art surf pool three times the size of Wembley football pitch and offers up to 1,000 waves an hour.

Set in 150 acres of Scottish nature reserve, it features luxury lodges, premium accommodation, restaurants, spa and shopping facilities.

But the highlight is the enormous wave pool and the surfing lake, bordered by an extensive beach.

Surfers can ride the waves for up to 22 seconds, choosing from 20 different wave types.

Lost Shore Surf Resort (pictured above) is located near Edinburgh and is Scotland’s first inland surf resort. It boasts a state-of-the-art surf pool three times the size of Wembley football pitch and up to 1,000 waves per hour.

The wave technology at Lost Shore Surf Resort was developed by Spanish company Wavegarden, which operates inland surf centres in locations including Bristol, Snowdonia and Alaia Bay, Switzerland (above)

According to Lost Shore, “surfers of all levels will be welcome, from beginners to future Olympians.”

Beginners can benefit from surf lessons with expert instruction. Wetsuits, gloves, boots and surfboard rental are included in the cost. Heated changing rooms are also available before or after surfing.

Lost Shore Resort is ‘ideally’ located just 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and 25 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. For those travelling from Glasgow it is just a 45 minute drive.

In addition to surfing, the resort features 53 luxury lodges and premium pods sleeping up to eight people.

Visitors can also take advantage of the resort’s wellness treatment studio and amenities.

Lost Shore Surf Resort will feature luxury lodges and premium accommodation pods. On the left is the planned final design for the premium ‘Wave’ pod, which sleeps up to six people, and on the right is the planned design for a two-person sleeping pod

LEFT: This photo shows the master bedroom in the ‘Wave’ pod. RIGHT: The king size bed in the Wave pod

The photo shows the final design for the living room in the premium pod

The resort is set to ‘significantly strengthen’ Edinburgh’s tourism sector and announced last month that more than 100 new jobs would be created.

Andy Roger, Chief Executive of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “Lost Shore Surf Resort is set to make a huge splash when we open in September. As a Living Wage Employer, we are committed to building a fantastic team to help us realise our vision for Lost Shore Surf Resort.

‘Opening a new business is an exciting time. The lead up to day one is part of that journey, with the new team learning all about the resort and being well positioned to deliver to our guests from the day we open.’

The wave technology at Lost Shore Surf Resort was developed by Spanish company Wavegarden, which operates inland surf centres in Bristol and Snowdonia.

For more information about Lost Shore Surf Resort, visit www.lostshore.nl.