Center Parcs Scottish Borders

Center Parcs is the UK and Ireland’s leading premium family short break provider, delivering a unique experience for families and exceptional guest service. We are hoping to open Center Parcs Scottish Borders in summer 2029.

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The site

The site for our first Scottish village is just off the A7, north of Hawick and south of Selkirk.

Map showing site boundary of proposed Center Parcs development

Icon representing a lodgeUp to 700 lodges

Icon representing leisure activitiesA range of leisure facilities

An icon representing restaurantsRestaurants

Icon representing grocery shoppingShops

Icon representing waterSubtropical Swimming Paradise

Icon representing  well-beingAqua Sana Forest Spa

A group of park employees relaxing for a picture

About the project

The project represents an investment of more than £450m. During construction, it will generate around 750-800 mainly regional jobs. Once operational, the village will create more than 1,200 permanent and largely local jobs, offering significant career opportunities, including management positions. We aim to use local suppliers and contractors whenever possible.

Consultation with communities

We are committed to continued engagement with the local community and will be communicating dates for upcoming community events, jobs fairs and supplier events via our email newsletter.

A luxury lodge in a woodland setting

Virtual flythrough

A virtual tour of the village, featuring the arrivals road, Waterside Lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and the planned Nature and Heritage Centre.

FAQs

Why are you planning a new village?

Our existing villages are pretty much full all year round and we feel there is strong demand for another Center Parcs in the UK.

Why have you chosen Scotland?

We have a lot of Scottish families who visit Center Parcs already and this is a great opportunity to keep their economic impact in Scotland. The landscape and culture of the Scottish Borders also gives us an opportunity to take a bold and new approach, by creating our own woodland. 

Why have you chosen this particular site?

This site has some areas of woodland but the majority is open grassland. This gives us the perfect opportunity to create our own woodland by planting thousands of trees. We think we can deliver significant biodiversity net gain on this site.

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Latest news

L-R Raj Singh-Dehal, Chief Corporate Officer, Center Parcs; Colin McKinlay, Chief Executive Officer, Center Parcs; Cathryn Petchey, Chief People Officer, Center Parcs; Minister for Business and Fair Work, Tom Arthur MSP and Rachael Hamilton MSP

October 2026

Center Parcs Scottish Borders project creates jobs and local business opportunities as construction gathers pace

Center Parcs Scottish Borders is creating jobs and economic opportunities across the region as construction progresses on the £450 million development, with contracts already awarded to Scottish companies and major infrastructure works now underway.

A7 and new Center Parcs entrance

August 2026

A7 roadworks to support Center Parcs Scottish Borders development

Center Parcs has provided an update on forthcoming roadworks on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk as construction progresses on its new Scottish Borders village.

Artist's impression of the Village Square at Center Parcs Scottish Borders

May 2026

Local and Scottish contractors appointed for first phase of Center Parcs Scottish Borders construction

Center Parcs has appointed the first contractors to support the initial construction phase of its new Scottish Borders village, marking another important step forward for the £450m development.