A Scottish holiday park is set to change the local holidaying landscape with its latest innovation – floating lodges for guests seeking a unique getaway. Forbes of Kingennie, nestled in the picturesque Angus countryside, has long been hailed as one of Scotland’s premier holiday spots. The family-owned gem offers an array of charming accommodations, from cosy shepherd huts and serene waterside lodges to a boathouse and quirky escape pods.
Angling aficionados flock to the resort for its four “well-stocked” fishing pools and the trout-rich rivers nearby. The stunning scenery also makes Forbes of Kingennie a coveted location for tying the knot.
Not resting on its laurels, the retreat recently introduced a wild swimming and sauna experience, converting a former fishing pond into a romantic heart-shaped pool for brave bathers. Now, responding to the clamour of visitors, plans are afoot to convert another fishing pool into a haven of nine one and two-bedroom floating lodges.
Blueprints for this aquatic accommodation have been floated to Angus Council, revealing each lodge will come complete with a balcony.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the lodges will feature drainage pumps linked to an existing station, while ramps will ensure easy access to these buoyant abodes.
The proposal involves constructing seven one-bedroom lodges and two two-bedroom lodges by the pond. Voigt Architects, the planners behind the project, said: “We believe the proposal helps improve the local offering of unique holiday accommodation, which should also benefit the surrounding towns and community.”
The plans are currently awaiting approval from Angus Council. Convener of Communities and Finance, Councillor Mark Salmond said: “Angus is an area of outstanding beauty, with picturesque towns, spectacular countryside, dramatic coastline, fantastic local food and historic landmarks.”
In 2021, The Angus Tour was launched. The scheme takes in the seven Angus towns, sandy beaches, castles and the glens of the east coast region and is hoping to appeal to holidaymakers from near and far.
The towns of Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Monifieth and Montrose each have their own unique appeal and can be discovered through the new route.
The Angus Tour route runs from Monifieth along the A92 to Montrose and then inland to Brechin and onto the A90 to Forfar and Glamis. Visitors can also branch off and explore Edzell in the north, Kirriemuir in the west, or go into the Angus Glens.
Kathi Kamleitner a travel blogger at Watch Me See said: “The beauty of the Angus Tour is that there is so much to see and do without having to travel for hours between activities – the mountains and coast are so close together and so you don’t have to choose between the two.
“It’s all here, from hiking in the Angus Glens and wildlife spotting to learning about Scottish history at Arbroath Abbey and taking in the beautiful coastline.”