Construction work begins on 18 bowling lanes and arcade in Clydebank

Tenpin Limited announced that construction work on the site in the Clyde Shopping Centre commenced on Monday, March 31, after the previous store had moved out of the spaces to make way for the entertainment facility

Pictures taken in the centre show boards covering the former Discount Fashion unit as work begins to merge units 13 to 17.

The facility which will include 18 bowling lanes, two karaoke rooms, AR interactive darts, six pool tables, arcade machines, and a licensed bar with live sports on Sky and TNT Sports is due to open on Friday, August 15, 2025.

(Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) St Margaret's Hospice, which was previously located in units 15 to 17, has since moved to unit 49.

Whilst Discount Fashion has relocated to unit six in the centre.

(Image: Supplied) Tenpin Limited currently operates a bowling alley with 26 lanes in Soar Intu, Braehead, and owns 58 locations in the UK.

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader, Martin Rooney, said in November that the tenancy came about after six months of negotiations between the shopping centre and Tenpin Ltd.

He said: "The terms were agreed with a new tenant for Clyde Shopping Centre following around six months of negotiation.

"The tenant is Tenpin Limited, has agreed terms to enter into a 25-year lease at the former Argos unit in Clydebank to refurbish the unit to form a new bowling/entertainment facility.

"The lease is £125k per annum with £66k annual service charge and circa £80k annual NDR.

"The company also operates from Soar Intu at Braehead and have 54 other units across the country in a number of larger towns and cities.

"This will increase footfall, evening activity and boost footfall in the shopping centre."

We previously reported how plans for the alley were given the green light by the council in December.

Residents welcomed the news with excitement, with many saying Clydebank was in 'need of more'.

One user commented: "Brilliant, we need more for the kids and families around here, and my daughter will be so excited having that so close."

Another said: "Exactly what Clydebank is needing: some attractions to bring entertainment and more people in the hope of building Clydebank back up."