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The Scots ‘ghost town’ shopping mall that has been abandoned for over 20 years

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The Scots ‘ghost town’ shopping mall that has been abandoned for over 20 years

Shopping centres all across Scotland are currently packed with people rushing to get their Christmas shopping done ahead of the big day.

With Scots around the country engaging in last-minute panic-buying, you are unlikely to come across a mall that isn’t absolutely rammed. That is, unless you head to the Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village in West Lothian.




This long-deserted shopping centre, situated between Edinburgh and Glasgow by the M8 motorway, first opened its doors in 1996. Once home to more than 40 stores, it was even said to be Scotland’s premier destination for designer clothes.

As reported by Edinburgh Live, the 50,000-square-feet shopping hub saw more than a million visitors during its first year. Excited customers were also told that the centre would even be extended to add leisure facilities including a snow centre and golf course.

Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village’s unique location between the country’s two biggest cities made it a convenient destination for hundreds of thousands of Scots. It was also open seven days a week, while brands available included Versace, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Rockport and Levis.

Customers could even enjoy its special Leisureland facility, including a soft play centre for young kids, go karting, an entertainment centre, and much more. There were also cafés and restaurants at Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village where you could take a break from shopping and get something to eat.

The shopping centre enjoyed immense popularity in the late 90s(Image: PigDogUrbex)

Given its massive initial success, it is no wonder that bosses wanted to expand the shopping centre. They filed an application for an £18-million extension to West Lothian Council, but sadly these plans would never materialise.

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