Falkirk's Howgate Centre new opening hours during Level 4 restrictions

Falkirk’s Howgate Shopping Centre will be open seven days a week when the region falls under Level 4 coronavirus restrictions on Boxing Day.
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Management issued a statement yesterday (Tuesday) that indicated members of the public would have access to the High Street facility – but only for visits to essential stores like pharmacies, food shops and its Post Office – between Mondays and Saturdays.

However, it has since been confirmed The Howgate will also open on Sundays during the three-week tightening of restrictions.

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It will be closed completely on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk will stay open so the public can access essential services only during the Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Michael Gillen.The Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk will stay open so the public can access essential services only during the Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Michael Gillen.
The Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk will stay open so the public can access essential services only during the Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Michael Gillen.

The centre will also be shut on New Year’s Day and will open from 10am-5pm on the bank holiday Mondays.

The revised opening hours are: Monday to Friday (9am-5.30pm), Saturday (9am-4pm) and Sunday (noon-4pm).

Boots and Wilko will remain open during this time but will only be accessible from the High Street entrance.

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The Post Office, Poundland, Superdrug, Ramsdens and Lyn’s Small Animal Rehoming will be open, as will Sutherland’s Fruit and Veg which will move to the front of the centre.

Margaret Foy, marketing manager at The Howgate, said: “Following the government’s update that all non-essential shops are to close, we can confirm that the Howgate Centre will only be open for access to essential stores.

“Access to these stores will be from our High Street or pleasance entrance. Our multi-storey car park will remain open but customers will only be able to park on level three.

“Please remember to adhere to social distancing when visiting the centre, remember to wear a mask unless exempt and follow the one-way system.”

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