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THE VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PROPOSED CENTER PARCS SITE GIVES A GLIMPSE OF WHAT HOLIDAYMAKERS CAN EXPECT 16:35, 20 May 2025 Center Parcs has unveiled a flythrough video of its proposed new

holiday village that will be just 60 miles from Newcastle. The new site, near Hawick in the Scottish Borders, will be around 60 miles north-west of Newcastle and 55 miles south of Edinburgh.

Plans were initially unveiled towards the end of last year, with Center Parcs CEO Colin McKinlay since confirming they hope to open the site in spring 2029. Now, a new video from Center

Parcs Scotland and Float Digital has been shared which 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. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND TOP STORIES FROM THE NORTH EAST WITH OUR

FREE NEWSLETTER 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 forested 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. Since early 2025, Center Parcs has carried out an extensive programme of community

engagement. This included a community 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 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 between Hawick and Selkirk will create over a

thousand high-quality, permanent jobs and provide ongoing opportunities for local businesses. Article continues below "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.” JOIN OUR BREAKING NEWS AND TOP STORIES WHATSAPP COMMUNITY Join our Breaking

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