The Thistles The Thistles Centre caters for over 500,000 sq. ft of retail space, providing 87 units in total. Since opening in 1977 the Centre has undergone significant redevelopment including an extension added in 1997. Anchored by Debenhams, Marks and Spencers and Primark the scheme continues to evolve and offer a truly inspirational retail and leisure destination. With a catchment area of over 500,000 people within 20 km of the centre, it is estimated that the centre attracts over 12 million visitors per year, including around 3.7 million international tourists. Standard Life Investments bought the Centre in 1998 following the completion of the extension. They have since invested heavily to ensure that the quality and standards of the scheme remain high, safeguarding The Thistles as one of the major retail destinations in the UK.
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