Lost Shore Surf Resort has revealed plans to host a Hogmanay celebration on Thursday 31 December, with a programme of traditional Scottish entertainment and surfers set to take to the water as the clock strikes midnight.
The Edinburgh resort is planning a free-to-attend event running from midday through to the bells, bringing together live music, sea shanties, ceilidh dancing and family-friendly activities beside its surf lagoon.
Among the highlights is a midnight surf session, which would see a small group of guests ride the first waves of 2027 while revellers welcome the New Year on shore.
The session will be led by Lost Shore’s surf instructors, with a limited number of places available to sober surfers looking to welcome 2027 on the water.
The wider Hogmanay programme will draw on traditional Scottish celebrations, with live music and DJs planned throughout the afternoon before the Edinburgh Sea Shanty Singers lead a singalong in the early evening.
A traditional ceilidh will follow, with guests invited to join in the dancing ahead of a midnight countdown and a whisky toast in partnership with Scottish distillery Arbikie.
Food and drink will also feature throughout the day, with Lost Kitchen’s seasonal Hogmanay menu featuring roast hog rolls, Scottish stovies, haggis bon bons and winter desserts. Plans also include mulled cider, craft beer and hot chocolate stations across the resort.
The event is being designed with families in mind, with daytime face painting and a dedicated children’s movie space planned for the evening, offering younger visitors a quieter place to enjoy the celebrations.Â
Guests can then take a short walk to their accommodation of choice, a Waterfront Pod designed for two with a floating king-size bed, larger Waterfront Kurv and Wave accommodation that sleeps six or a spacious three or four-bedroom Hilltop Lodge with stunning views of the wave pool.
The festivities will also extend into New Year’s Day, with Lost Shore bringing back its popular Loony Dook for a third consecutive year, inviting guests to brave the water on 1 January as part of the traditional Scottish New Year’s Day ritual.
Lee Wood, Managing Director at Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “There’s a real sense of community around Hogmanay, and that’s something we’re keen to capture. We want to bring people together through traditional sea shanties, ceilidh dancing and activities for families, with the surf lagoon providing a unique backdrop to it all.
“The idea of having people out on the water catching the first waves of 2027 while everyone else brings in the bells is something we’re particularly excited about. It’s not something you can do at many Hogmanay celebrations, and we think it’ll be a memorable way to welcome the New Year.”
Hogmanay at Lost Shore takes place on Thursday 31 December 2026, with activities starting at midday and continuing through to midnight. Entry is free, with food and drink available to purchase. Advance booking of accommodation is highly encouraged.Â
For more information, visit lostshore.com
