Media House supports Center Parcs in securing planning approval for their first Scottish village

Media House has been delighted to advise Center Parcs over the last year on their proposals to bring Center Parcs to the Scottish Borders. It was fantastic news for our client securing approval for its first village in Scotland, which will be located between Hawick and Selkirk in the Scottish Borders.

Our work over the past year has included event organisation, coordinating media interviews and setting up live broadcast opportunities, stakeholders communications and community engagement throughout a roadshow of events held in the Scottish Borders.

This news marks a major milestone for Center Parcs, and the economic benefits represent a significant investment in the region. The year-round family destination will cost around £450million to construct and will create jobs for over 1,200 people and opportunities for local suppliers and businesses across the south of Scotland.

Colin McKinlay, CEO of Center Parcs, said: “We’re also pleased to confirm that the new village will be named Center Parcs Scottish Borders. We explored a range of options, but this was the name we kept returning to. Put simply, we want the village to be an anchor destination that draws visitors to this wonderful region – and we believe this name will help do exactly that. The opportunities this development will create for the area are truly enabling and transformative.”

Center Parcs Scottish Borders will see the company plant a forest for the first time, carefully selecting complementary and native species to create a thriving woodland. The village will feature up to 700 lodges and apartments, the iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise, a Village Centre with shops and restaurants, and the signature Aqua Sana Forest Spa – a tranquil retreat nestled in a natural setting.

Other key features of the proposal include two newly created lochs designed for water sports and recreation, a combined Nature and Heritage Centre with, wildflower meadows, nature trails, and wetlands to promote biodiversity as well as a wide range of outdoor activities, integrated sympathetically into the landscape.

The Daily Mail, The Scotsman, The Herald, BBC Scotland online, The Sun, UK, Daily Record, The Mirror, Scottish Daily Express.

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