The son of a Scottish film legend who has invested £1m in the Lost Shore Surf Resort

Jason Connery confirmed he had made the significant investment in Lost Shore Surf Resort, which opened in Ratho in November last year.

The “game-changing” £60m resort has a wave pool, described as the largest and most advanced in Europe. The destination also boasts luxury accommodation, places to eat and drink, and a surf school.

The attraction is expected to welcome more than 160,000 visitors a year, and has been billed as creating 130 jobs and contributing £20m to the local economy annually.

The investment by Mr Connery - the son of James Bond star Sean - comes after co-founding FirstStage Studios in Leith four years ago.

Mr Connery said of the £1m funding injection: “Lost Shore Surf Resort is an exciting and ambitious project that brings something truly special to Scotland. It offers incredible opportunities, not only for sport and recreation but also for the local economy.

“Andy Hadden’s vision for the resort is inspiring, and I am pleased to support a business that aligns with my passion for Scottish enterprise, sport and culture. The early success of Lost Shore is a testament to the demand for an attraction like this, and I look forward to seeing its continued impact.”

Andy Hadden, founder of the Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “These funds will help us take the project to the next level. We are thrilled to have Jason Connery backing our vision for Lost Shore.

“This investment underlines the potential of inland surf parks not only as world-class sporting destinations, but also as drivers of economic growth and community engagement. Lost Shore is designed to be more than just a surf park - it is a place where people can come together, experience the thrill of surfing, and enjoy top-tier amenities that make it a true resort experience.”

The Scottish National Investment Bank and Oaknorth Bank are among other bodies to have invested in Lost Shore.

The announcement of the £1m investment comes after Sir Sean’s family revealed plans in 2023 to create a permanent film and TV school at a vast new studio complex in his native Edinburgh. An initial 30 places were being offered for a year-long course at the Sean Connery Talent Lab.

Sir Sean died in 2020 at the age of 90.