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Edinburgh Live
29-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh set for 'ultimate bowling experience' at new Waverley Market games centre
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh's Waverley Market is set for a new bowling and games bar with food and drink. Earlier this year a pre-application notice was submitted to the council for new leisure facilities at the city centre spot. Plans have now been submitted for signage on behalf of King Pins, a chain with several locations across the UK. The bowling alley would open at unit 23, on Waverley Bridge, and include ten lanes, a mini golf course with nine holes, multiple pool tables, two curling lanes and dart boards on the lower level. Visuals of the external signage have also been drawn up on behalf of the applicant as King Pins continues its expansion in Scotland, with its first centre in the country set to open in Glasgow at the end of June. King Pins also offer customers a wide range of food and drinks while enjoying the many games on offer including Neapolitan-style pizza and crispy fried chicken at Marvin's Pizza & Chicken. They also have a Royal Treats stall where customers can choose from soft serve ice cream, doughnuts, brownies and pick n mix. Duck Pin Bowling is another game on offer which is perfect for younger children with shorter alleys and lighter balls. Montagu Evans, who previously submitted the plans to the council, said: "The proposal will provide an assembly & leisure use with an associated restaurant/licensed bar in a highly accessible location adjacent to the Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, and bus stops along Princes Street and within walking distance of inner-city homes. "Therefore, the proposal supports the 20-minute neighbourhood principle."
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
New Scottish bowling alley offering free game to anyone with this name
King Pins will open its first Scottish location at Silverburn Shopping Centre on Thursday, June 26 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@ 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 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 and keep up with daily updates by following kingpinsbowlinguk on Instagram.
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
King Pins revealed opening date for Glasgow Silverburn venue
King Pins announced its first-ever Scottish site will be opening in the Southside shopping centre on Thursday, June 26. Ahead of its opening, the bowling alley has revealed guests can now make a booking at the venue. The new entertainment destination will offer a variety of family-friendly games and activities, including ten-pin bowling, King Pins' signature Duck Pin bowling, tech darts, American pool, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, and an arcade. (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Leisure attraction to open first Scottish venue in Silverburn READ MORE: 'Not long': Popular clothing brand to open store in Glasgow's Silverburn It will occupy a 21,000-square-foot unit in the centre. On its opening day in June, King Pin Colin, the venue's friendly mascot, will be in attendance. To celebrate King Pin Colin's arrival and the Scottish Gaelic roots of his name, King Pins is giving away a free game of bowling to anyone named Colin who pre-books before the opening date. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) For any Colins looking to land their free game of bowling, they should email KingPinColin@ saying: 'Hi, my name is Colin'. 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!' '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!' (Image: Supplied) Since launching its first two sites in Manchester in Summer 2023 and May 2024, King Pins has quickly expanded across the UK, and its venue in Silverburn will be its first Scottish location.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leisure attraction to open first-ever Scottish venue in Silverburn this year
An exciting new leisure attraction is set to open its first-ever Scottish venue in Glasgow's Silverburn this year. King Pins has announced that it will open its first Scottish location in the city's shopping centre this summer. The new entertainment destination will offer a variety of family-friendly games and activities, including ten-pin bowling, King Pins' signature Duck Pin bowling, tech darts, American pool, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, and an arcade. It will occupy a 21,000-square-foot unit in the Southside leisure facility. Since launching its first two sites in Manchester in Summer 2023 and May 2024, King Pins has quickly expanded across the UK and its venue in Silverburn will be its first Scottish location. READ MORE: 'Not long': Popular clothing brand to open store in Glasgow's Silverburn James Travis, Brand Manager at King Pins, said: 'We're thrilled to bring King Pins to Glasgow and introduce a fresh and exciting activity experience to the city. "Glasgow is the perfect location for our first venue in Scotland, and we are eager to be part of such a vibrant and dynamic community. "We can't wait to start welcoming guests and create unforgettable memories.' An exact opening date for the new venue is yet to be revealed.
