CENTER PARCS UNVEILS FLYTHROUGH OF PROPOSED SCOTTISH VILLAGE.
Center Parcs has unveiled a flythrough video of its proposed new holiday village in the Scottish Borders, offering the public a first look at what could become its first location in Scotland.
The video https://we.tl/t-ZvBA8RhhNP (copyright Center Parcs Scotland and Float Digital) takes viewers on a virtual tour of the site, featuring the arrivals road, waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre.
It was revealed during the final stage of public consultation, held on Tuesday and Wednesday (May 20/21) in Hawick.
Center Parcs has unveiled a flythrough video of its proposed new holiday village in the Scottish Borders, offering the public a first look at what could become its first location in Scotland.
The video https://we.tl/t-ZvBA8RhhNP (copyright Center Parcs Scotland and Float Digital) takes viewers on a virtual tour of the site, featuring the arrivals road, waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre.
It was revealed during the final stage of public consultation, held on Tuesday and Wednesday (May 20/21) in Hawick.
The event marks a major milestone in the development process. Attendees in Hawick were able to view the updated masterplan, a 3D physical model of the proposed village centre and spa, and new CGI visuals showcasing the design of the lodges and central facilities.
Center Parcs plans to submit a planning application this summer to Scottish Borders Council. The proposed site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges set within a newly afforested landscape.
Modelled on Center Parcs’ six existing villages across England and Ireland, the Scottish village will include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, retail outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions.
day in Hawick and statutory drop-in events in Lilliesleaf, Denholm and Selkirk, culminating in this week’s two-day consultation in Hawick.
Feedback from these events has directly informed changes to the masterplan, helping shape the final proposal.
Following this final consultation, Center Parcs will make final refinements to the design before submitting its planning application.
The total investment for the new village is estimated at between £350 million and £400 million. During construction, the project is expected to create between 750 and 800 jobs, with a strong emphasis on working with regional contractors. Once open, the village will provide approximately 1,200 permanent, year-round roles, offering a wide range of career opportunities for local people, including positions in managemen
