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Glasgow Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Award-winning restaurant to open in Glasgow's St Enoch Centre
Monterey Jack's will make a 'much-anticipated' return to the city centre later this month. The American-style eatery, known for its 'bold flavours', announced it will be opening a brand-new venue in the St Enoch Shopping Centre. READ MORE: 'Viral' food spot opened in Glasgow's St Enoch's Centre READ MORE: Shoppers buzzing as new food spot to open in Glasgow centre Famous for its 'gourmet burgers', and being voted Scotland's best for five consecutive years, Monterey Jack's already has several venues across the country, including one at Glasgow Fort, M&D's theme park in Motherwell, and another in XSite Braehead in Renfrewshire. Its new venue in the St Enoch Centre is expected to create around 20 jobs for the city. Bosses of the eatery revealed it is expected to open in late June. It comes after the firm closed its restaurant in the Merchant City in 2023. (Image: Supplied) Ian Shorrock, Head of Retail at Praxis, which recently acquired St. Enoch Centre, said: 'We're delighted to welcome Monterey Jack's to St. Enoch Centre. "Fans of the acclaimed chain will no doubt be thrilled to have this award-winning restaurant return to the city centre. 'With multiple new jobs created, this is another positive step forward for Glasgow's hospitality sector and will strengthen the city's diverse F&B offering.' Gary Marshall, owner of Monterey Jacks in Glasgow, said: 'It's a pleasure to be returning to Glasgow city centre with our new location in the iconic St. Enoch Centre. "Since closing our Merchant Square branch in 2023, we have had countless requests to return to the centre of Glasgow. "We have built a loyal fanbase here and are happy to be making our big comeback later this June!'
Edinburgh Live
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Free Pair of Wristbands to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
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 Take up this offer and you will enjoy a fun family day out. That's not all – you will also be taken on a Jurassic adventure into the world of dinosaurs. To claim your two FREE 'ride all day' wristbands, simply fill in the form below. You will recieve an email with a code to claim your free wristbands at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Please check your junk or spam folder if you don't see the email in your inbox right away. If you cannot see the form please click here. Featuring life-like dinosaurs it will feel like you've stepped into another time. The Theme Park will host free interactive daily shows plus you will have the chance to meet the baby dinosaurs too! From 28 June to 10 August 2025 the exclusive 'Train Your Velociraptor' street show will take place at 12:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm where you will see prehistoric creatures come to life in front of your very own eyes. Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions. The Theme Park has up to 40 rides and attractions to suit every age – from toddler-friendly rides to white-knuckle thrill rides. There's also Amazonia, Scotland's only indoor tropical rainforest packed with exotic animals and plants, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play. There are also many food outlets to enjoy, from snacks to restaurant meals, including the award-winning American-themed diner, Monterey Jack's. Car parking and entry into the Theme Park are completely free and there is also a range of ticket options to suit everyone's budget. Terms and conditions apply, please see voucher for details. The voucher is for two free 'ride all day' wristbands only on the following dates: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30. July 1-6 2025. The wristbands allow all day access to over 40 theme park rides. Voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Photocopies will not be accepted. Voucher must be presented at Ticket Office at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Terms & conditions apply. Visit for more information. New bus service introduced to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park M&D's Scotland's Theme Park has teamed up with First Bus to provide a dedicated local bus service to and from the Theme Park this summer! Lanarkshire residents can take advantage of a new First Bus service 247 to the Theme Park which will pick up and drop off at various points including Hamilton Bus Station, Motherwell and Bellshill. The 247 First Bus service will run from 28th June until 12th August daily. For the full service and up-to-date information click here.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Free entry for unpaid carers at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park in Motherwell is taking part in National Carers Week, which runs from June 9 to 15, by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers on June 14 and 15. More than six million people across the UK are estimated to provide unpaid care for family and friends - a role that can be both rewarding and incredibly challenging. In recognition of their vital work, M&D's will will receive free entry with a paying guest on a range of attractions, including wristband packages, Amazonia, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, and Walk the Plank. Read more: Meet the 82-year-old who discovered new purpose after becoming a widower All unpaid carers who identify themselves as such will receive free entry with a paying guest on a range of attractions, including wristband packages, Amazonia, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, and Walk the Plank. Jensen Taylor Connelly, director at M&D's, said: "We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable. "Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that." More information about the park is available on the Scotland's Theme Park website.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Unpaid carers to get exclusive discounts from M&D's to mark National Carers Week
Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers. M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is celebrating National Carers Week by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers in recognition of the huge amount work that they do. Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers. On the weekend of June 14 and 15 carers who visit Scotland's Theme Park and identify themselves as an unpaid carer or young carer will receive exclusive discounts including Buy one wristband/wristband package and the Carer goes free Buy one entry to Amazonia and the Carer goes free Buy one entry to Devil's Island Adventure Golf and the Carer goes free Buy one game of bowling and the Carer goes free Buy one Walk the Plank and the Carer go free Download the Lanarkshire Live app today M&D's director Jensen Taylor Connelly said: 'We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable. 'Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that.' Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions. The Theme Park features thrill rides and family rides, as well as a host of activities, for all age groups. Special features include Amazonia, a temperature controlled tropical hot house of exotic plants and animals, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.
The Courier
03-06-2025
- General
- The Courier
Stirling paedophile 'MarriedFather' had sick chats with police decoy
A Stirling paedophile who engaged in sickening chats with a '14-year-old girl' was posting under the username 'MarriedFather'. David MacKay, 32, believed he was talking to a teenager called Sophie but he was actually being snared by an undercover police officer. He asked the 'girl' for photos of her in her school uniform after telling her 'I'm so turned on'. When police raided his house, officers called the phone number belonging to 'MarriedFather' and MacKay's phone rang. Fiscal depute Sophie Thorburn told Stirling Sheriff Court MacKay initially started messaging the 'girl' on the ChatIW platform. She said: 'About 08.16 hours 'Sophie' was contacted via the platform by another user who was using the username 'MarriedFather'. 'His profile provided that he was a 49-year-old male from the United Kingdom. 'There is a transcript of the engagement that took place on ChatIW, including chat of a sexual nature which continued after Sophie gave her age.' The court heard 'Sophie' said she was 14 and 'only been with a few guys'. MacKay responded: 'Been with any as old as me?' and was told she had met someone in his 40s who took her to the 'car park at M&D's'. MacKay asked: 'Was he rough?' and the decoy answered: 'No he was quite nice.' MacKay then spoke about the size of his genitals and asked inappropriate questions before writing: 'Mmmm f***, I'm so turned on, really want to fk you'. He then asked for a picture on the 'girl' in school uniform. The officer switched the chat to WhatsApp under the promise of sending a picture and sent a 'pre-approved, non-indecent' photo. MacKay responded 'love a uniform'. Police used the WhatsApp details to determine the phone number belonged to MacKay, of Bruce Street. In court, he admitted attempting to communicate indecently with a child at his home address in November last year. Sentence was deferred for reports and MacKay is on the sex offenders register in the interim.
