About

The Lighthouse at the EICA is the latest space to open in the Lighthouse family, following our flagship spot in North Berwick and soon to be joined by a new space being developed in Leith. Born from the same team and values, we bring together community, creativity, and a deep love of the outdoors.

Set beside Europe’s largest inland surf resort, Lost Shore and within the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, you can expect a professional environment, strong coffee, good chat, free parking, and a space to build something great—with others who get it.

Nick Watson

Nick joined Andy Hadden in 2019 as co-owner and Managing Director to run the Lighthouse business and expand the operation from the original base in North Berwick. As well as the existing premises, Nick is leading the development of a £25m flex and coworking office space in Leith, Edinburgh.

Nick has over 25 years experience in Real Estate and a keen interest in a number of adventure sports, so the EICA is a perfect home from home for him and you’ll regularly see him in the office, surfing or climbing!

Andy Hadden

Andy Hadden is the founder and co-owner of The Lighthouse business and is also founder of the Lost Shore Surf Resort which opened in November 2024 when it proudly became the world’s first inland surf resort and home to Europe’s largest wave pool.

Based in Ratho in Edinburgh, Lost Shore Surf Resort is the largest investment in Scottish sports infrastructure since the 2014 Commonwealth Games.  Together with a wavepool the size of three football stadiums, the destination also offers luxury accommodation, restaurants, shopping and wellness treatments, and is already bringing visitors from around the globe, bolstering Scotland’s reputation for adventure tourism.

Originally an insolvency and investment surveyor by trade, the entrepreneur has over 20 years real estate and leisure experience.

Colin Kirby

Colin came to the Lighthouse at the EICA with a long history of involvement within the Scottish Tech Start Up Scene.

He helped develop and grow Scotlands largest incubator focusing particularly on community building, staff and community wellbeing.

Colin is highly focused on wellness, relationship building, community and fun times.

He is a keen surfer who sees the benefits of the work to exercise ratio.