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Bathgate leisure park to bring history to life

October 25 2023

Bathgate leisure park to bring history to life

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.

An activity centre and amphitheatre will overlook the water park
An activity centre and amphitheatre will overlook the water park
Themed performance backdrops will help transport audiences to the past
Themed performance backdrops will help transport audiences to the past

1 Comment

showbiz sam
#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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