Hi-Land Fling 2026
The Hi-Land Fling is back!
Lost Shore’s international surf competition returns for it’s second year, welcoming 20 world-class professional surfers to a three-day high performance surfing showcase.
When?
14th – 17th May 2026. Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Who?
20 pro surfers from around the world.
What?
International surf competition, surf with the pros, enjoy food, music and more.
Surf with the pros
Manoeuvres
Friday 8AM - 9AM
Suitable for advanced surfers that can take off in steep and powerful waves or surfers that can link different manoeuvres and read the different sections of a wave.
High Performance
Friday 9AM - 10AM
Suitable for elite surfers who are confident taking off on steep, powerful waves and linking critical manoeuvres.
Barrels
Friday 1PM - 2PM
Suitable for expert surfers that can take off in steep, powerful waves and link critical manoeuvres or surfers who can read the different sections of a wave and are comfortable in strong surf.
Turns to Tubes
Friday 3PM - 4PM
Suitable for elite surfers who are confident taking off on steep, powerful waves and riding barrel sections.
Event Schedule
Friday - Get Involved
Surf with the Pros Sessions
8AM: Manoeuvres
9AM: High Performance
1PM: Barrels
3PM: Turns to Tubes
- Scroll up to book a session with the pros! Every session is available on the left or right side of the cove.
Film Night (TBC)
- Surf film screenings in the Event Studio
- Panel discussion or Q&A with athletes
Saturday - Competition Day
Get yourself in early for a surf and watch the pros warm up before the comp starts, or drop in on one of our public sessions running throughout the day.
Hi Land Fling – Main Competition
11AM – 2PM: Round 1
4PM – 6PM: Round 2 + Finals
- Expression-session format with all surfers
- Judging focused on best two waves
- Live commentary
- Chill out zones, music & DJ sets
Awards & Closing Party
- 6:30PM: Trophy and prize presentations
- BBQ, DJs, surf highlight edits, and celebration