William Wallace’s dream finally a reality as Europe’s largest wave pool opens in Scotland!

"They may take our lives, but they'll never take our 3 - 4 ft mechanical rights and lefts!"

Many centuries ago, in the 1200s to be more precise, there lived a brave knight up in Scotland’s highlands named William Wallace. Little is known about his background, only that he came from noble stock. Scotland was enjoying a relatively peaceful period but then the king died thus breaking all hell loose. England’s king, Edward I, saw an opportunity to rule the north which led to Wallace gathering troops and fighting back for their sovereignty. After a stirring victory at Stirling Bridge, things took a turn for the worse at Falkirk and the brave Scots suffered heavy losses. Wallace was eventually captured and taken to London where he was drawn, quartered, emasculated and eviscerated before being beheaded.

His dream of Europe’s largest wave pool being built in Scotland dying with him.

You can imagine the thrill in Alba today, then, with the official opening of the Lost Shore Surf Resort but days away.

Located just outside of Edinburgh and featuring Wavegarden Cove technology, Lost Shore’s owners are hoping to see some 160,000 visitors come and barrel and also, possibly, the development of gold medal talent.

Founder, Andy Hadden bullishly declared, “We believe Lost Shore will make surfing accessible to everyone, whilst also showcasing Scotland as a top destination for adventure tourism. I can’t wait to see more people realize the mental and physical benefits of surfing. Who knows – this could be the training ground for Scotland’s next Olympic surfing champion.

Paul Stark, the chief executive of the Scottish Surfing Federation, added, “Not only will this facility support our Scottish athletes to excel on a world stage, but it will also open up the sport to a much wider audience, safely encouraging more people to give it a try and experience all mental and physical benefits that surfing can bring.”

Brave and free Scots coming to surf can stay in Hilltop Lodges, Waterfront Lodges or Waterfront Pods while mocking their hated southern neighbors who don’t have a surf tub, much less Europe’s largest one.

The memory of Wallace’s last powerful speech floating in the air.

“Aye, surf and you may die. Run and you’ll live — at least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they’ll never take our 3 – 4 ft mechanical rights and lefts!”

Freedom.

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