New Restaurant and Jeweller to Open at Scottish Shopping Centre, Creating Jobs

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A 380-seat restaurant with live cooking stations and a 1,395 square foot family-owned jeweller are set to open at The Centre, Livingston, a major shopping centre in Scotland. The new restaurant, which will offer a selection of international dishes, will create 35 jobs, while the jeweller will create a further six roles. The Centre has unveiled plans for the new restaurant and jeweller as part of its ongoing expansion and revitalisation efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Centre, Livingston, will welcome a new 380-seat restaurant with live cooking stations, offering a selection of international dishes.
  • The restaurant will create 35 new jobs, while a new family-owned jeweller will create a further six roles.
  • The jeweller, F.Hinds, has 118 stores across the UK and is a sixth-generation family business.
  • The restaurant, Marble Buffet, is expected to open in May 2026 and will be located above Nando's on Almondvale Boulevard.
  • The Centre, Livingston, has over 150 stores and eateries, including Flannels, H&M, River Island, M&S, and Wagamama.
  • The owners, LCP, also recently announced plans to expand into the leisure sector, with the opening of a 26,000 square foot Hollywood Bowl venue next year.
  • F.Hinds has been in business for over 165 years, and its new location in The Centre, Livingston, will be its first store in a Scottish shopping centre.
  • The Centre, Livingston, has recently welcomed various new retailers, including the first Cinnabon in Scotland, Las Iguanas, and Rituals.
  • Additional new openings at The Centre, Livingston, over the past 18 months include BeLeaf Juice Bar, Beauty's Inn, and Elite Smile Dental Clinic.

Statistics:

  • There will be 35 new jobs created by the opening of the Marble Buffet restaurant.
  • The restaurant will have 380 seats and live cooking stations.
  • The jeweller, F.Hinds, has 118 stores across the UK.
  • The new location of F.Hinds will be 1,395 square feet and will be located next to Ryman in The Centre, Livingston.
  • The Centre, Livingston, has over 150 stores and eateries.
  • The Centre, Livingston, spans over one million square feet and has over 3,000 parking spaces.
  • The new Hollywood Bowl venue will be 26,000 square feet and will feature 22 lanes, an arcade, and a bar and diner.

Sources:

  • The Centre, Livingston, press release (no date given)
  • F.Hinds press release (no date given)
  • The Scotsman (no date given)