22-05-2025
Award-winning holiday park next to one of UK's finest beaches set to triple in size – with 22 new lodges being built
A POPULAR holiday resort located next to one of the UK's top beaches is set to undergo an ambitious expansion.
The award-winning park, made up of wooden cabins, will triple in size as 22 new lodges are added.
5
Whitekirk Hill is set to triple the amount of lodges on site with an ambitious new expansion
Credit: Landal
5
Whitekirk Hill already has nine eco-friendly lodges, with 22 more planned as part of the project
Credit: Landal
Whitekirk Hill is located in East Lothian, Scotland, just an 11 minute drive from
It first opened in 2019 following a £3 million renovation of the golf club which previously occupied the site.
The location was converted into a modern family-friendly lifestyle hub, which includes a café, restaurant, indoor children's play area, spa, gym, and event spaces.
In 2021, nine luxury eco-lodges were added to the property for overnight guests.
Read More On Holiday Resorts
Now Whitekirk Hill plans to add 22 more lodges, tripling the size of its accommodation.
Plans were approved in April, consisting of 12 three-bedroom lodges and 10 one-bedroom micro lodges.
And the resort reportedly plans to add an additional 10 lodges in the future.
The news comes just weeks after the Wild Cairns Outdoor Activity Centre was opened at the 160-acre resort.
Most read in News Travel
This new addition features an axe-throwing area, an airsoft gun range with zombie targets, and a 1.5-mile obstacle course.
Younger visitors can enjoy an indoor adventure playground with climbing structures and slides, perfect for colder days.
Inside little-known seaside spot right next to the country's most iconic sites
Guests can also enjoy garden games, which are available for hire for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
The resort boasts views of the nearby Tantallon Castle, the Bass Rock, and the Firth of Forth.
Described as the place "where beauty meets adventure", Whitekirk Hill has been awarded a five star rating by the Scottish tourism board.
And if that's not enough reasons to visit this stunning area, one of the UK's finest beaches is also located nearby.
Tyninghame Links, also known as Ravensheugh Sands, is regarded as "one of the finest beaches in the south of Scotland", according to
The World's 50 Best Beaches
The World's Best Beaches consulted more than 750 judges including travel journalists, influencers, and beach ambassadors to rank the beaches.
Lucky Bay, Australia
Source D'Argent, Seychelles
Hidden, Philippines
Whitehaven, Australia
One Foot, Cook Islands
Trunk, US Virgin Islands
Honopu, Hawaii
Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
Navagio Beach, Greece
Balandra, Mexico
Cala Goloritze, Italy
Pipe Creek, Bahamas
Pink, Indonesia
Grace, Turks & Caicos
Gardner, Ecuador
Mcway, California
Turquoise, Australia
Le Morne, Mauritius
Sancho, Brazil
Seven Mile, Cayman Islands
Lanikai, Hawaii
Maya, Thailand
Moro, Spain
Kelingking, Indonesia
Meads, Anguilla
Flamenco, Puerto Rico
Arena, Dominican Republic
Little Hellfire, Australia
Lazio, Seychelles
Vaeroy, Norway
Horseshoe, Bermuda
Myrtos, Greece
Hidden, Mexico
Grand Anse, Grenada
Xpu Ha, Mexico
San Josef, Canada
Matira, French Polynesia
Capriccioli, Italy
Pasjaca, Croatia
Boulders, South Africa
Salines, Martinique
Champagne, Vanuatu
Marinha, Portugal
Balos, Greece
Achmelvich, Scotland
Kaputas, Turkey
Radhangar, India
Varadero, Cuba
Piha, New Zealand
Pink Sand, Bahamas
Paths wind through the adjacent forest, emerging onto the huge sandy bay, with dramatic views of the Bass Rock.
Visitors can park up nearby for just £3 for the entire day.
And if you're a fan of the show Outlander, this area may look familiar to you.
This stunning beach featured in season five, episode two, in what has been described as "one of the most dramatic scenes" of the series.
Whitekirk Hill is located just 46 minutes from Edinburgh, and is well worth a day trip if you're in the area.
5
Whitekirk Hill has received a five star rating from the Scottish tourism board
Credit: Landal
5
It is located near Ravensheigh Sands, regarded as one of Scotland's finest beaches
Credit: Alamy
5
Ravensheugh Sands featured as the backdrop during a dramatic episode of Outlander
Credit: Starz Entertainment
