Center Parcs Scottish Borders

We are delighted to confirm that Edmond Shipway are leading the Center Parcs Scottish Borders development acting as Project Manager/Cost Manager and M&E Engineers, planning application which will be submitted early Summer 2025.

On 20^th & 21^st May Center Parcs released a flythrough video (link below) of its proposed holiday village in the Scottish Borders, a key step in its development. The video 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 proposed site is located three miles north of Hawick and will feature around 700 lodges set within a newly afforested landscape. 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.

“We’ve worked hard to ensure this proposed village reflects the feedback we’ve received from the community and stakeholders over the past few months. From the layout of the lodges to how the central areas integrate with the forest setting, every element has been carefully considered. This is about creating a destination that not only brings joy to families but also respects and enhances the local environment.

“This has the potential to be a once-in-a-generation investment for the Scottish Borders. If approved, our village near Hawick will create over a thousand high-quality, permanent jobs and provide ongoing opportunities for local businesses. We’re incredibly excited about what this could mean for the region and look forward to continuing our journey with the community as we prepare to submit our planning application.”