The Gyle Shopping Centre facts for kids
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
|---|---|
| Address | South Gyle Broadway |
| Opening date | 1993 1994 (food court) |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 |
| Total retail floor area | 9,290 m2 |
The Gyle Shopping Centre is a popular place to shop in the South Gyle area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It's a big shopping mall with two main stores, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons, at opposite ends. It's a great spot to find lots of different shops and places to eat!
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Welcome to The Gyle Shopping Centre!
The Gyle Shopping Centre is a large and modern shopping mall. It's designed to be a friendly place for families and friends to visit. You can find everything from clothes to food and electronics here. It's a busy hub for shopping in West Edinburgh.
How The Gyle Was Built
Back in 1987, people started talking about building a new shopping centre in West Edinburgh. After some discussions, the plan was approved in 1989. The original idea for the shopping centre, which was first called Maybury Park, was made a bit smaller. This was to make sure it didn't hurt smaller shops in nearby areas like Wester Hailes and Corstorphine.
Building work on The Gyle began in April 1992. A company called Wimpey Construction managed the project. The shopping centre officially opened its doors in October 1993. A little later, in early 1994, a special area for food and restaurants, called a food court, was added.
Who Has Owned The Gyle?
When The Gyle Shopping Centre first opened in October 1993, it was a team effort. Edinburgh Council, Marks & Spencer, and Asda worked together to develop it. However, by the time it opened, Safeway had taken Asda's place.
In 1997, Marks & Spencer bought the entire shopping centre. But they didn't keep it for long! In March 2000, Marks & Spencer sold The Gyle to a company called USS. So, the ownership has changed a few times over the years.
What Shops Can You Find?
The Gyle is home to many different stores, so there's something for everyone! You can find popular shops like WHSmith for books and stationery, and Next and River Island for clothes. If you're looking for shoes, there's Schuh. For health and beauty items, you can visit Boots and Holland & Barrett.
There are also stores like The Disney Store for fun gifts, Pandora for jewelry, and JD Sports for sportswear. If you get hungry, the food court was updated in 2005. It has five different places to eat, including well-known restaurants like Burger King and Pizza Hut.
Getting to The Gyle
It's easy to get to The Gyle Centre! The Edinburgh Trams line has a stop right at The Gyle Centre. This tram line opened on May 31, 2014. Many Lothian Buses also stop at the centre, making it simple to travel by bus.
If you're coming by car, The Gyle is very close to the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass road. There's also an underpass that connects the centre directly to Edinburgh Gateway station, which is handy for train and tram connections.
