New Scottish bowling alley offering free game to anyone with this name
Glasgow's newest bowling and leisure venue is offering a free game of bowling to anyone with a specific name, as it matches their mascot. King Pins is set to open its first Scottish site in Silverburn Shopping Centre on Thursday, June 26.
The eagerly-anticipated entertainment venue will be launched just in time for the summer holidays. And to mark the grand opening, they are offering a free round of bowling to anyone who shares a name with their mascot; King Pin Colin.
The King Pins team are celebrating their friendly figure while also paying tribute to the Scottish Gaelic origins of his name. So if you're named Colin and fancy a freebie bowling session this summer, you know where to go.
King Pins already has sites in Manchester and Bristol, with Glasgow, Leeds White Rose, and Belfast set to open soon. Bookings are now open for visitors eager to secure a fun day out at this brand-new 21,000 square foot Silverburn venue.
King Pin Colin, the venue's charming mascot, promises to 'strike up fun wherever he goes,' making his Glasgow debut alongside the official launch.
Anyone named Colin looking to claim their complimentary game of bowling simply needs to pre-book and email KingPinColin@kingpins.co.uk with a greeting stating, 'Hi, my name is Colin.'
Beyond the free game for Colins, King Pins offers a wide array of family-friendly entertainment options.
These include ten-pin bowling, the venue's signature Duck Pin bowling, tech darts, American pool, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, and a lively arcade.
Their website describes it as 'a brand new bowling experience for all the family,' boasting 'state of the art Ten Pin bowling, as well as Duck Pin lanes, ice-free curling, shuffleboards, batting cages, air hockey, arcade games, karaoke booths and more!'
The site promises 'altogether a different ball game' for visitors of all ages and interests.
The venue will also feature a well-stocked bar and an onsite eatery, offering food and drink options 'right up anyone's alley' to complement the entertainment.
Hungry guests can also enjoy delicious Neapolitan-style pizza and crispy fried chicken at Marvin's Pizza & Chicken, complete with tempting sides and house dips to round out the meal.
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For those with a sweet tooth, Royal Treats offers a tempting selection of soft serve ice cream, donuts, brownies, and a head-banging range of pick and mix sweets.
James Travis, Brand Manager of King Pins, said, 'We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate King Pin Colin's Scottish debut than to offer any Scots sharing his name a free game of bowling. Colins – we can't wait to meet you!'
He added, 'King Pins will be open just in time for Glasgow's bowling royalty to join us over the Summer holiday so we'd love to invite families to pop in for a game or two. See you soon!'
To book a visit or find out more, head to kingpins.co.uk, and keep up with daily updates by following kingpinsbowlinguk on Instagram.
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