Center Parcs unveils flythrough of proposed Scottish village

This week Media House supported Center Parcs in launching a flythrough video of its proposed new holiday village in the Scottish Borders. The video allowed the public a first look at what could become its first location in Scotland at its final public consultation event held in Hawick.

The video, created by Float Digital for Center Parcs, 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.

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.

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 management.

Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said:

“It’s fantastic to share a visual representation of our proposed Scottish village with the local community. The flythrough video and 3D model really help bring the plans to life and add to the real sense of anticipation that has been evident at recent consultation events. It’s one thing to describe what we’re hoping to build, but seeing it laid out visually captures the ambition of what we’re planning.”

Widespread national and regional media outlets have covered this announcement. some of the coverage can be found on the following links:

• The Sun
• The Mirror
• The Metro
• BBC Reporting Scotland 
• BBC Scotland online
• STV News
• The Herald
• The Scotsman

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