State-of-the-art bowling venue to open this autumn at major Scottish shopping centre, creating 40 jobs

The state-of-the-art Hollywood Bowl venue at The Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, is scheduled to open this autumn. It will feature 22 lanes of ten-pin bowling, a large arcade, pool tables and a bar and diner.

The addition of the venue is seen as a major milestone for The Centre as it not only marks its expansion into the leisure sector but also ties in with the mall’s 50th anniversary this year.

Since the current owner, LCP UK, part of M Core, the commercial property development and management firm, acquired the shopping centre some two years ago, its mission has been to create a vibrant destination where visitors can “shop, eat and play”.

The arrival is set to further enhance the offering at The Centre, which houses a diverse mix of more than 150 stores and restaurants, spanning some one million square feet. including M&S, Flannels, H&M, Nando’s, Wagamama and the country’s largest JD Sports store. Recent global brands to open include Starbucks, Wingstop, MINISO, Søstrene Grene, Flying Tiger and the first ArrowHeadz store in Scotland.

Stephen Burns, chief executive of Hollywood Bowl Group, said: “We are pleased to announce that work has begun at our new multi-entertainment centre at the popular retail destination, The Centre, Livingston. This marks another important step in our strategic growth as we continue to expand across the UK.

“This investment reflects our continued commitment to growing our estate and delivering great leisure experiences for our customers.”

Simon Eatough, director at LCP UK, part of M Core and asset manager to The Centre, said: “Starting construction on this state-of-the-art Hollywood Bowl venue is an incredibly proud moment for us.

“It represents a major evolution for The Centre, Livingston as we dynamically expand into the leisure market, in the year we celebrate our 50th anniversary, reinforcing our absolute commitment to creating a thriving destination for all our visitors, both locally and from further afield, to shop, dine out, connect and have fun.”