Livingston Designer Outlet
A large designer outlet shopping and leisure complex in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.
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Overview
Livingston Designer Outlet is a major outlet shopping and leisure destination in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. It is positioned opposite The Centre, Livingston, and is described as Scotland's largest outlet mall. The complex combines discounted fashion and lifestyle retail with food, entertainment and leisure uses, giving it a broader role than a conventional row of outlet shops. The development opened in October 2000 under McArthur Glen ownership and was initially known as McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet. Its architecture is particularly associated with a large glazed roof inspired by the Crystal Palace. The roof was designed by architect Don Hisaka and became a defining visual feature of the complex. The outlet's location within Livingston's wider retail district allowed it to serve local shoppers as well as visitors from across Scotland and the surrounding region. In August 2013, after the property was sold to LaSalle Investment Management, the complex adopted the name Livingston Designer Outlet. The change separated the destination's public identity from the McArthur Glen brand while retaining its outlet-centre format. In 2017, the property changed hands again and was acquired by Blackstone. Ownership information in the referenced material identifies Blackstone as the owner, while a separate operating parent company is not specified. A substantial refurbishment followed in 2018. The investment, described in the available reference material as several million pounds, was intended to modernise the centre and strengthen its appeal to higher-end shoppers. The makeover formed part of the outlet's effort to remain competitive in a retail environment increasingly shaped by online shopping, changing consumer expectations and competition between shopping destinations. The centre has around 100 stores. Its tenant mix has included international sportswear, fashion, footwear, accessories, confectionery and department-store clearance brands, including Adidas, Clarks Outlet, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Lindt Chocolate Store, Next Clearance, Nike, Ted Baker, Skechers, Marks & Spencer Outlet and Crocs. Tenants can change over time, so the list represents the brands identified in the reference material rather than a permanent directory. Livingston Designer Outlet also includes an upper-level Vue cinema with eight screens and a food court containing quick-service operators such as McDonald's, Subway and Chopstix. Additional restaurants have operated nearby, including Pizza Hut, PizzaExpress and Hot Flame World Banquet. Paradise Island Adventure Golf operated at the complex from 2012 until its closure in 2025; the space was subsequently replaced by a trampoline park. These entertainment and dining facilities support the centre's positioning as a combined shopping, dining and leisure destination. The outlet remains an active physical retail destination focused on value-oriented designer and branded goods. Its principal competitive proposition is the concentration of recognisable brands, outlet pricing and leisure amenities within a purpose-built centre in Livingston's established retail area.
History
Livingston Designer Outlet opened in October 2000 in Livingston, West Lothian, opposite The Centre, Livingston. It began operation under McArthur Glen ownership and was initially branded McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet. The development established an outlet-shopping format within Livingston's wider retail environment, bringing together branded clothing, sportswear, footwear, accessories and clearance merchandise. One of the centre's most distinctive architectural elements is its extensive glass roof, whose form is reminiscent of the Crystal Palace. The roof was designed by architect Don Hisaka and gives the complex a recognisable identity beyond its retail function. From its opening, the outlet was designed as a destination rather than simply a collection of shops, with food and entertainment facilities supporting longer visits. In August 2013, the complex was sold to LaSalle Investment Management and was renamed Livingston Designer Outlet. The change marked the end of the McArthur Glen name in the destination's public branding. In 2017, the property was sold again, this time to Blackstone. The available reference material does not identify a separate corporate operating company or a current executive team. The centre received a major makeover in 2018. The redevelopment was supported by an investment described as several million pounds and was intended to improve the scheme's presentation and attract a higher-end customer base. This represented a strategic effort to refresh the outlet proposition while retaining its focus on branded goods sold at outlet prices. The retail offer has included approximately 100 stores. Brands identified in reference material include Adidas, Clarks Outlet, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Lindt Chocolate Store, Next Clearance, Nike, Ted Baker, Skechers, Marks & Spencer Outlet and Crocs. The tenant mix is subject to change and these names should not be treated as a permanent directory. Leisure and hospitality have been important parts of the centre's operating model. An upper floor contains an eight-screen Vue cinema and a food court with operators including McDonald's, Subway and Chopstix. Other restaurants have operated in the surrounding area, including Pizza Hut, PizzaExpress and Hot Flame World Banquet. Paradise Island Adventure Golf operated at the site from 2012 until its closure in 2025, after which the venue was replaced by a trampoline park. Today, Livingston Designer Outlet is an active shopping and leisure complex serving Livingston, the wider West Lothian area and visitors from elsewhere in Scotland. Its identity rests on a combination of recognisable brands, outlet pricing, a prominent architectural setting and complementary entertainment and dining uses.
- 2025
Adventure golf venue replaced
[1]Paradise Island Adventure Golf closed and its space was converted into a trampoline park.
- 2018
Major refurbishment
[1]The centre underwent a substantial makeover supported by several million pounds of investment.
- 2017
Sale to Blackstone
[1]The property changed ownership and was acquired by Blackstone.
- 2013
Name changes to Livingston Designer Outlet
[1]After the property was sold to LaSalle Investment Management, the centre adopted its current name.
- 2012
Paradise Island Adventure Golf begins operation
[1]Paradise Island Adventure Golf opened as a leisure attraction at the complex.
- 2000
Opening as McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet
[1]The outlet centre opened in October 2000 under McArthur Glen ownership.
Products and positioning
A large branded outlet shopping and leisure destination combining value-focused fashion and lifestyle retail with cinema, food and family entertainment.
Fashion retail · 2000
Branded fashion and footwear outlets
The core offer consists of outlet and clearance stores selling branded clothing, footwear, sportswear and accessories. The referenced tenant mix includes Adidas, Clarks Outlet, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Ted Baker, Skechers and Crocs. Product availability and individual tenants may change over time.
General merchandise · 2000
Department-store clearance and lifestyle retail
The centre has also hosted clearance and lifestyle-oriented retail, including Next Clearance, Marks & Spencer Outlet and the Lindt Chocolate Store. These stores extend the destination beyond fashion into department-store merchandise, food gifts and everyday branded goods.
Cinema and entertainment
Vue Livingston
An eight-screen Vue cinema occupies the upper level of the complex, providing a complementary entertainment use and helping position the outlet as a broader leisure destination.
Food and beverage · 2000
Food court and dining offer
The upper level includes a food court with quick-service operators identified in the reference material as McDonald's, Subway and Chopstix. Additional restaurants have operated nearby, including Pizza Hut, PizzaExpress and Hot Flame World Banquet.
Family leisure · 2025
Trampoline park
A trampoline park replaced the Paradise Island Adventure Golf venue after the golf attraction closed in 2025, adding a family-oriented leisure use to the centre.
Brand decisions
2025
Replacement of adventure golf with trampoline parkStrategyBackground
Paradise Island Adventure Golf had operated at the centre since 2012 and closed in 2025.
Action taken
The former golf venue was replaced by a trampoline park.
Aftermath
The change retained a family-leisure use within the complex while updating the attraction offer.
2018
Investment in a higher-end repositioningStrategyBackground
The centre sought to refresh its presentation and improve its appeal in a competitive retail market.
Action taken
A major makeover was carried out with an investment described as several million pounds.
Aftermath
The refurbishment was intended to attract a higher-end customer base while preserving the outlet format.
Refurbishment investment. Several million pounds invested (2018)
2013
Rebrand following ownership changeM&ABackground
The complex was sold to LaSalle Investment Management after operating under the McArthur Glen name.
Action taken
The public name was changed from McArthur Glen Livingston Designer Outlet to Livingston Designer Outlet.
Aftermath
The destination continued operating as an outlet shopping centre under its current name.
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