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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular buffet chain to open new restaurant in busy Scots shopping centre
Details have been revealed on when the new eatery is set to open FOOD FEAST Popular buffet chain to open new restaurant in busy Scots shopping centre Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR buffet chain is set to open a new restaurant in one of the largest shopping centres in Scotland - and visitors will love it. Marble Buffet is set to open its first-ever venue in a Scottish mall with a new location in The Centre, Livingston. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Marble Buffet will open a new venue in The Centre, Livingston Credit: Andrew Barr It comes as part of bosses' huge expansion plans after several retailers opened new stores in the shopping centre. The new eatery will be located above Nando's on Almondvale Boulevard and will span over 15,770 sq ft. It will also be contemporary designed with 380 seats, where hungry shoppers can choose from a wide selection of dishes from around the world The new restaurant will feature live cooking stations with skilled chefs whipping up Asian, Indian and European meals. It is expected to open next year in May 2026 and will create a total of 35 new jobs for the local area. The new restaurant will complement the existing diverse mix of over 150 stores and eateries at The Centre. This is a really exciting time for us at Marble Buffet as we count down to the launch of our first restaurant in a shopping centre Marble Buffet spokesperson This includes Flannels, H&M, River Island, M&S, Hotel Chocolat, Wagamama and Five Guys, spanning over 1 million sq ft. Rakesh Joshi, Director at LCP, part of M Core, spoke of his delight after the plans of the new restaurant were unveiled. They said: 'We are delighted to welcome another fantastic restaurant, Marble Buffet, to our wide mix of existing places to dine out at The Centre, Livingston. 'We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our new openings continue to keep the shopping centre firmly on the Scottish map as the number one destination to visit and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.' The Viking Centre: Britain's first American-style mall faces demolition A Marble Buffet spokesperson added: 'This is a really exciting time for us at Marble Buffet as we count down to the launch of our first restaurant in a shopping centre. 'The Centre, Livingston, is the perfect location for us. "We are really looking forward to welcoming customers locally, and from afar, who want to savour the taste of lots of different international cuisines, all under one roof, where there's something to suit all tastes.' Simon Eatough, Director at LCP, part of M Core and Asset Manager of The Centre Livingston, said this is just the first of many "exciting announcements" in the pipeline. He said said: 'We are really looking forward to the opening of Marble Buffet's first site in a shopping centre early next year and are delighted they will be creating new jobs in West Lothian. 'The new restaurant will give our visitors even more choice when it comes to enjoying quality time dining out. STILL TO COME... MARBLE buffet isn't the only new venue that is set to open in The Centre, Livingston in the coming months. is getting ready to welcome customers to their new jewellery store sometime in August. The family-run company first opened in 1856 and now has 118 branches across the UK offering a wide range of products for every age, taste and occasion. The new store will be located next to Ryman and will span over 1,395 sq ft, with a dedicated space that offers jewellery and watch repairs. And it set to bring six new jobs to the shopping centre. In addition to welcoming new retailers, owners LCP, part of M Core, also recently announced plans to expand into the leisure sector. Hollywood Bowl, is set to open a 26,000 sq. ft. venue next year featuring 22 cutting-edge bowling lanes, an arcade and a bar and diner. 'We will continue to strengthen the existing diverse range of eateries and shops at The Centre, Livingston, with even more exciting announcements coming soon.' It comes after several retailers opened new stores inside The Centre, Livingston over the last 18 months. Cinnabon recently welcomed customers into its branch inside the shopping mall, which was the firm's first-ever Scottish store. A 90-seater Starbucks branch also opened inside the shopping centre alongside a new Las Iguanas venue which serves flame-grilled Latin American dishes. Other shops that opened included wellbeing store Rituals, Danish lifestyle and homeware brand Sostrene Grene, Pop Specs, and The Designer Rooms.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New 380-seat restaurant to open in Scottish shopping centre
The Centre, Livingston, which describes itself as 'one of the largest shopping centres in the country' has unveiled plans for the new restaurant with live cooking stations with a selection of dishes from around the world. It also welcomes a sixth-generation jeweller which opened its first store in London in 1856 and now has 118 stores across the UK. Its 1,395 square foot store, which will be located next to Ryman, is due to open in August. The 15,770 square foot contemporary designed Marble Buffet restaurant offering foods including Asian, Indian and European, will be located above Nando's on Almondvale Boulevard, and is expected to open in May 2026. The news follows the arrival of various new retailers to the shopping centre over the past 18 months, including the first Cinnabon in Scotland, Las Iguanas, wellbeing store Rituals, Danish lifestyle and homeware brand Sostrene Grene, Pop Specs, The Designer Rooms and a 90-seater Starbucks in February. Rakesh Joshi, director at LCP, right, and Simon Eatough, director at LCP and asset manager of The Centre, Livingston. (Image: The Centre) The new restaurant will complement the existing diverse mix of over 150 stores and eateries at The Centre, Livingston, which includes Flannels, H&M, River Island, M&S, Hotel Chocolat, Wagamama and Five Guys, spanning over one million square feet, with over 3,000 parking spaces. In addition to welcoming new retailers, the owners, LCP, part of M Core, also recently announced plans to expand into the leisure sector. The family entertainment provider, Hollywood Bowl, is set to open a 26,000 square foot venue next year featuring 22 lanes, an arcade and a bar and diner. Simon Eatough, director at LCP, part of M Core and asset manager of The Centre, said: 'We are really looking forward to the opening of the jewellery store, and Marble Buffet's first site in a shopping centre early next year and delighted they will be creating 41 new jobs in West Lothian. 'The new restaurant will give our visitors even more choice when it comes to enjoying quality time dining out. 'We will continue to strengthen the existing diverse range of eateries and shops at The Centre, Livingston, with even more exciting announcements coming soon.' Jeremy Hinds, retail director at said: 'This new location gives us the opportunity to bring our extensive range of quality jewellery and exceptional customer service to even more people. We look forward to becoming part of the local community and supporting jobs in the area as we continue to expand our national presence.' A Marble Buffet spokesperson said: 'This is a really exciting time for us at Marble Buffet as we countdown to the launch of our first restaurant in a shopping centre. 'The Centre, Livingston is the perfect location for us and we are really looking forward to welcoming customers locally, and from afar, who want to savour the taste of lots of different international cuisines, all under one roof, where there's something to suit all tastes.' Additional new openings at The Centre, Livingston over the past 18 months, include BeLeaf Juice Bar, Beauty's Inn, Buzart, Afro Crest, Loris Parfum, The Watch Lab, Barclays Bank and Elite Smile Dental Clinic. New chief has 'faith' in formerly troubled mountain railway The new chief executive in charge of Scotland's only mountain railway says he has "faith" that the troubled funicular at Cairngorm is now up and running for the foreseeable future, allowing the resort to focus on growing its operations and visitor numbers.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
The Centre, Livingston unveils plans to open new jewellery store and restaurant
The stores will create a total of 41 new jobs for the area. The Centre, Livingston has unveiled plans to open a new jewellery store, and a 380-seater Marble Buffet restaurant. The new restaurant will be their first site in a Scottish mall with both stores creating a total of 41 new jobs for the local area. is a sixth generation, family-run jewellers which opened its first store in London in 1856 and now has 118 stores across the UK, the store will offer a wide range of products for every age, taste and occasion, as well as popular services including jewellery and watch repairs. The store, which will be located next to Ryman, is due to open in August, bringing six new jobs to the shopping centre. The contemporary designed Marble Buffet restaurant, which will create 35 new jobs, will be located above Nando's on Almondvale Boulevard, and is expected to open in May 2026. It will feature live cooking stations with skilled chefs creating a wide selection of dishes from around the world including Asian, Indian and European. The announcement follows the arrival of various new retailers to the shopping centre over the past 18 months, including the first Cinnabon in Scotland, Las Iguanas, wellbeing store Rituals, Danish lifestyle and homeware brand Sostrene Grene, Pop Specs, The Designer Rooms and a 90-seater Starbucks in February. In addition to welcoming new retailers, the owners, LCP, part of M Core, one of Europe's leading, privately owned commercial property development and management companies, also recently announced plans to expand into the leisure sector. The UK's leading family entertainment provider, Hollywood Bowl, is set to open a venue next year featuring 22 cutting-edge bowling lanes, an arcade and a bar and diner, giving shoppers the opportunity to 'shop, eat and play' when they visit. Rakesh Joshi, Director at LCP, part of M Core, said: 'We are delighted to welcome another fantastic restaurant, Marble Buffet, to our wide mix of existing places to dine out at The Centre, Livingston and also another leading high-street jewellery brand, 'We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our new openings continue to keep the shopping centre firmly on the Scottish map as the number one destination to visit and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.' Simon Eatough, Director at LCP, part of M Core and Asset Manager of The Centre Livingston, said: 'We are really looking forward to the opening of the jewellery store, and Marble Buffet's first site in a shopping centre early next year and delighted they will be creating 41 new jobs in West Lothian. 'The new restaurant will give our visitors even more choice when it comes to enjoying quality time dining out. 'We will continue to strengthen the existing diverse range of eateries and shops at The Centre, Livingston, with even more exciting announcements coming soon.' Jeremy Hinds, Retail Director at added: 'We're thrilled to be opening a new store at The Centre, Livingston, a prime destination that aligns with our growth plans in Scotland. 'This new location gives us the opportunity to bring our extensive range of quality jewellery and exceptional customer service to even more people. We look forward to becoming part of the local community and supporting jobs in the area as we continue to expand our national presence.' A Marble Buffet spokesperson concluded: 'This is a really exciting time for us at Marble Buffet as we countdown to the launch of our first restaurant in a shopping centre. 'The Centre, Livingston is the perfect location for us and we are really looking forward to welcoming customers locally, and from afar, who want to savour the taste of lots of different international cuisines, all under one roof, where there's something to suit all tastes.'
