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25/02/2025

Lost Shore Surf Resort Wins Scottish Property Award

The Lost Shore Surf Resort has won the Architectural Excellence Award (Public Use) at the 2025 Scottish Property Awards. The resort, which opened in 2024, is a leading tourist destination in Scotland, featuring Europe's largest wave pool, various food and retail outlets, luxury lodges, camping pods, a SurfSkate facility, and wellness treatments.

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Arc-Tech (Scotland) supported the project with a £6 million Mechanical & Electrical Services package on behalf of Malcolm Group. Their work included installing an innovative air-source heat pump farm, comprising three industrial-scale pumps, a water storage and booster system, solar PV panels, and 41 EV charging points.

The award recognised the HUB buildings located around the resort. Arc-Tech congratulated the winners, HarrisonStevens + Tartan Leisure.

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