F.Hinds signing leads pair of deals at The Centre Livingston

Family-run jewellers F.Hinds is set to open a new store at The Centre Livingston, with Marble Buffet also joining the scheme.

F.Hinds’ 1,395 sq ft store – which will be located next to Ryman – is due to open in August. The store joins 118 others across the UK and will offer a range of products alongside services such as jewellery and watch repairs.

Meanwhile, restaurant operator Marble Buffet will be opening a 15,770 sq ft, 380-seater eatery above Nando’s on Almondvale Boulevards, set to open in May 2026. It will feature live cooking stations with chefs creating a selection of dishes from around the world.

The restaurant will look to complement the existing mixture 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.

The signings follows the arrival of various new retailers to the shopping centre over the past 18 months, including a Scottish debut for Cinnabon, as well as openings from Las Iguanas, Rituals, Søstrene Grene, Pop Specs, The Designer Rooms, and Starbucks.

In addition to welcoming new retailers, the scheme’s owners, LCP, part of M Core, also recently announced plans to expand into the leisure sector, with Hollywood Bowl set to open a 26,000 sq. ft. venue next year.

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, F.Hinds.

“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 and asset manager of The Centre Livingston, added: “We are really looking forward to the opening of the jewellery store, F.Hinds 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.”

Savills acted for the landlord in the F.Hinds deal while the retailer dealt direct. Both the landlord and operator acted in-house direct on the Marble Buffet signing.