CENTER PARCS UNVEILS FLYTHROUGH OF PROPOSED SCOTTISH VILLAGE.<br />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.<br /><br /> <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> <br /><br />It was revealed during the final stage of public consultation, held on Tuesday and Wednesday (May 20/21) in Hawick.<br /><br /> <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> <br /><br />It was revealed during the final stage of public consultation, held on Tuesday and Wednesday (May 20/21) in Hawick.<br /><br /> <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> day in Hawick and statutory drop-in events in Lilliesleaf, Denholm and Selkirk, culminating in this week’s two-day consultation in Hawick.<br />Feedback from these events has directly informed changes to the masterplan, helping shape the final proposal.<br />Following this final consultation, Center Parcs will make final refinements to the design before submitting its planning application.<br />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
