Entertainment centre at Braehead saved in takeover

Soar, formerly the Xscape, has been taken over from Intu by Debenture Plc.

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A leisure and entertainment centre in Renfrewshire has been saved from administration.

Soar in Braehead, formerly the Xscape, has been taken over from Intu by Debenture Plc.

The complex has a ski slope, cinema, shopping, bowling and restaurant facilities.

Debenture has appointed property management company Mapp to oversee the centre and Apam to assume asset management responsibilities.

It will continue to operate under the Soar branding ahead of a revamp and new name later this year.

Nigel Mapp, CEO at Mapp, and Simon Cooke, executive director at Apam, said​: “​The onsite team at Soar is outstanding and we are working with them to grow the team.

“Together we’ll ensure that many, many more fun and memorable experiences are had at Scotland’s unique entertainment destination.”

Jim Tucker, partner at KPMG and joint administrator of Intu, said​: “The orderly migration of Intu’s centres to new management continues at pace despite their challenges, with further transitions set to conclude in the coming days.

“We thank the team at Soar for their support during the administration process and wish them well for the future.”

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