The old British Home Stores at Ocean Terminal is to be converted into an indoor skatepark.
The 2000 sq ft rink has been designed by Vision Ramps who are skatepark experts along with Transgression Park. This is a bit of deja vu as the company built their first skatepark in Ocean Terminal ten years ago.
Half of the space will be devoted to skateboarders and the other half for roller skaters.
Private lessons and hire will be available, and a single one hour session will be priced from £7.
Michelle Whitelaw, Marketing Manager at Ocean Terminal, said: “We’re hugely excited to welcome back the skatepark with the additional of a roller rink bringing something truly unique to our shoppers! The BHS unit offers a huge space so we’re delighted to have the Transgression experts on-board to help transform the unit into a fun and interactive hub for young people and their families. It’ll be the perfect place try out a new hobby at the weekend or during the school holidays!”
Ken Smith, from Transgression, said: “Ocean Terminal will provide Edinburgh and indeed Scotland’s extreme sports enthusiasts and families with an exclusive venue to hone their skills or to learn a new sport. We are proud to be returning to our roots in Leith where the Transgression story began 10 years ago. With Scotland already known for its extreme sports elite, including Danny MacAskill, the new venue might help find our next big star! We can’t wait to open our doors!”
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