October 25 2023

Early concepts to deliver a countryside leisure park near Bathgate have been published by private investment firm SRD Rural.

Augmenting the existing Couston Country & Water Park, set within a former quarry, the £10m proposals would introduce an arrival building, event space and activity centre among other assets.

A design team including 56three Architects and LUC landscape architects propose short-stay lodges, sculpture trails and a treetop adventure course to help bolster the West Lothian attraction as a major leisure destination.

A new access road from the A800 will lead to a new arrival building formed from stone and steel, intended as a contemporary reflection of traditional Scottish architecture. This will be augmented by a lochside activity centre as well as floating and hilltop lodges.

An SRD spokesperson said: “Couston Country and Water Park will be a highly attractive destination for families and others looking to enjoy the great outdoors and enjoy Scotland’s history in an exciting and creative way."

An outdoor event space for historical re-enactments and nature displays is also planned, including temporary 'performing backdrops' to help set the scene.

1 Comment

#1 Posted by showbiz sam on 25 Oct 2023 at 11:34 AM

Now I know we are in the realms of fantasy here, having driven past this site over the last ten years, so I do believe i can say without any fear of contradiction that this 'concept' is complete and utter mince. Pigs will sooner fly, play cards, quaff brandy and smoke cigars. What a waste of photons.

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