Shoppers and families could soon have even more reasons to visit Fort Kinnaird, as plans have been submitted for more than 42,500 sq ft of new retail and leisure space, creating more than 60 jobs for the local area.
If approved, the centre would welcome a new food store of c.19,750 sq ft on the ground floor, alongside c.22,785 sq ftof leisure space on the first floor, supporting the continued growth of the destination’s leisure quarter and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
The new building would be located alongside Fort Kinnaird’s established leisure and food offering, including ODEON cinema, Wagamama and Nando’s.
The announcement follows last year’s refurbishment of the Eastern Terrace, which saw more than 20,000 sq ft of retail space upgraded and welcomed new stores including Lush, Rituals and Clintons.
It builds on Fort Kinnaird’s position as one of the UK’s largest retail parks, extending across more than 560,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space in total.
Liam Smith, Centre Director at Fort Kinnaird, said: “This is a really exciting time for us. We have no doubt the new development, if approved, will prove exceptionally popular with our visitors. It will offer convenience for everyday shopping but also more choice when spending quality time with family and friends.
“Beyond that, we’re really proud this project will create over 60 new jobs in the local area. The development is about strengthening Fort Kinnaird as a destination for the whole community.”
Designed with sustainability in mind, the new building would incorporate Air Source Heat Pumps and solar photovoltaic systems to help reduce energy consumption and support lower-carbon operations.
Subject to planning approval, consent is expected in November 2026, with works anticipated to begin in January 2027 and completion targeted for January 2028.
Fort Kinnaird is co-owned by retail landlord, British Land, which recently also submitted a 60,000 sq ft retail and leisure expansion at Glasgow Fort, reflecting its confidence in investing in destinations that bring together shopping, dining and entertainment.
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