Center Parcs has received planning consent to develop a £450 million holiday village near Hawick, marking the company’s first site in Scotland. The project shifts the brand’s footprint into a new region. It introduces a large-scale tourism asset with direct implications for local supply chains, construction partners, and long-term service contracts.
The development will deliver up to 700 accommodation units supported by leisure amenities, retail spaces, food and beverage outlets, a Subtropical Swimming Paradise, and an Aqua Sana Forest Spa. Construction and operational phases are expected to generate multi-year procurement needs across facilities management, engineering, hospitality, logistics, and visitor services.
The site, named Center Parcs Scottish Borders, is targeting an opening date in summer 2029. The project team includes consultancy firm Edmond Shipway, which will oversee project management, cost planning, and mechanical and electrical advisory work.
Local authorities have positioned the scheme as a catalyst for economic activity in the region. The scale of the investment is expected to create new contractor opportunities, expand regional tourism capacity, and provide a long-term anchor for business growth linked to accommodation, infrastructure, and visitor spend.
