Europe’s most advanced inland surf destination, Lost Shore Surf Resort, will host a major first for Scotland this June: the ‘Hi-Land Fling’, a two-day international surf competition and high-performance showcase – bringing 20 elite professional surfers from across the globe.
Held across 23rd and 24th June in Edinburgh, the event positions Scotland firmly on the map as a serious player in global surf culture, with a format designed to blend elite performance with public access, immersive experiences, and international visibility.
Confirmed surfers include:
• Hunter Jones (USA) – Stunt double on Outerbanks (Netflix) and Ballers (HBO)
• Gearoid McDaid (IRE) – 7x Irish National Champion, 2nd place European Champs 2023
• Nicolas Paulet (FRA) – French Champion 2022, 2x European runner-up
• Lauren Sandland (ENG) – 2x British Women’s & U18 National Champion
• Georgie May Hicks (ENG) – 2023 English Junior National Champion
• Craig McLauchlan (SCO) – 2025 Scottish Champion
• Gearoid McDaid (IRE) – 7x Irish National Champion, 2nd place European Champs 2023
• Nicolas Paulet (FRA) – French Champion 2022, 2x European runner-up
• Lauren Sandland (ENG) – 2x British Women’s & U18 National Champion
• Georgie May Hicks (ENG) – 2023 English Junior National Champion
• Craig McLauchlan (SCO) – 2025 Scottish Champion
Designed for progression, the competition will spotlight the pool’s most advanced settings, with surfers battling it out for Best Wave and Best Air titles. A separate competition for videographers looks to find the best highlight clips, celebrating the creative energy of the surf media scene.
Format Highlights:
• Public surf sessions alongside pros (Monday & Tuesday)
• Private athlete session with spectator access (Monday 5.30pm)
• Surf film screening and athlete Q&A (Monday night)
• Full competition with DJ sets, live commentary, and podium moment (Tuesday)
• Private athlete session with spectator access (Monday 5.30pm)
• Surf film screening and athlete Q&A (Monday night)
• Full competition with DJ sets, live commentary, and podium moment (Tuesday)
Lee Wood, Surf and Hospitality Director at Lost Shore, said:
“Hi-Land Fling showcases some of the best surfers in the world while giving a platform to the next generation of rising stars. Our goal is to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for surfing in Scotland, creating more opportunities to support and grow a vibrant, inclusive surf community.”
The event’s competitors hold a combined social media reach of over 5 million, with high-performance moments and standout content expected to travel far across the global surf community.
