Jump directly to the content

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.

Hot tub outside a lodge.
5
Whitekirk Hill is set to triple the amount of lodges on site with an ambitious new expansionCredit: Landal
Two adjacent wooden lodges with outdoor seating areas.
5
Whitekirk Hill already has nine eco-friendly lodges, with 22 more planned as part of the projectCredit: 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.

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.

  1. Lucky Bay, Australia
  2. Source D'Argent, Seychelles
  3. Hidden, Philippines
  4. Whitehaven, Australia
  5. One Foot, Cook Islands
  6. Trunk, US Virgin Islands
  7. Honopu, Hawaii
  8. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
  9. Navagio Beach, Greece
  10. Balandra, Mexico
  11. Cala Goloritze, Italy
  12. Pipe Creek, Bahamas
  13. Pink, Indonesia
  14. Grace, Turks & Caicos
  15. Gardner, Ecuador
  16. Mcway, California
  17. Turquoise, Australia
  18. Le Morne, Mauritius
  19. Sancho, Brazil
  20. Seven Mile, Cayman Islands
  21. Lanikai, Hawaii
  22. Maya, Thailand
  23. Moro, Spain
  24. Kelingking, Indonesia
  25. Meads, Anguilla
  26. Flamenco, Puerto Rico
  27. Arena, Dominican Republic
  28. Little Hellfire, Australia
  29. Lazio, Seychelles
  30. Vaeroy, Norway
  31. Horseshoe, Bermuda
  32. Myrtos, Greece
  33. Hidden, Mexico
  34. Grand Anse, Grenada
  35. Xpu Ha, Mexico
  36. San Josef, Canada
  37. Matira, French Polynesia
  38. Capriccioli, Italy
  39. Pasjaca, Croatia
  40. Boulders, South Africa
  41. Salines, Martinique
  42. Champagne, Vanuatu
  43. Marinha, Portugal
  44. Balos, Greece
  45. Achmelvich, Scotland
  46. Kaputas, Turkey
  47. Radhangar, India
  48. Varadero, Cuba
  49. Piha, New Zealand
  50. 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.

Read More on The Sun

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.

Lodges on a hill at sunset.
5
Whitekirk Hill has received a five star rating from the Scottish tourism boardCredit: Landal
Bass Rock and North Berwick Law viewed from Ravensheigh Sands, East Lothian coastline, Scotland.
5
It is located near Ravensheigh Sands, regarded as one of Scotland's finest beachesCredit: Alamy
Woman in a long dress holding a bag on a beach.
5
Ravensheugh Sands featured as the backdrop during a dramatic episode of OutlanderCredit: Starz Entertainment
Topics
LOGO_machibet_200x200

Machibet

star star star star star 4.9/

6,000.000+downloads/Free/Bengali/Version2.3.4

777 BDT IPL 2025 Sports First Deposit Bonus

  • 5,000 BDT Daily Reload Bonus
  • Boost Your First Deposit with a 300 BDT Bonus
  • 100% First Deposit Refund Bonus up to 5,000BDT
bKash bank OK Wallet upay
PLAY NOW
Free Bonus
Download For
android