Coronavirus Glasgow: Shopping centre warns it will temporarily close park parks

Retailers across the city are gearing up to go back into business from 6am as the city will move from tier four to tier three of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. 

While Glasgow Fort is preparing to reopen its non-essential stores from 9am, it has warned shoppers if its car parks become too busy they will temporarily close. 

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A statement reads: "To help keep visitors safe, Glasgow Fort has hand sanitising stations and enhanced cleaning regimes in place. All visitors must wear a face-covering indoors at all times, unless exempt for medical reasons.

"The centre team will continue to carefully manage visitor numbers to ensure that everyone can maintain social distancing. If stores become particularly busy, visitors may be asked to queue considerately in a designated area, and car parks may also temporarily close."

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Throughout December the centre’s core opening hours will be 9am-10pm Monday to Friday, 9am- 8pm on Saturday, and 10am-7pm on Sunday.

Various shops and restaurants will also operate extended or reduced hours during the festive period which can be found on the individual retailer’s websites. Free parking will also be available as usual.

Shoppers are being encouraged to visit outside of peak times if they can.

Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming visitors back to Glasgow Fort tomorrow.

“In line with Scottish Government guidance, we encourage everyone to adhere to the measures that have been put in place to benefit the safety of both shoppers and our retail staff.

"We’re doing everything we can to help our local community enjoy a safe shopping experience this festive season.”