A new Edinburgh city centre ten-pin bowling alley has revealed its opening date, with bookings now open.

King Pins has announced its second Scottish site will open in the Capital on Friday, February 13 in Waverley Market. The chain already has venues in Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Bristol and two in Manchester.

Bookings are now live for the Edinburgh venue, so guests can reserve their slot to play ten-pin bowling across 10 lanes, as well as American pool, mini golf, shuffleboard, ice-free curling, tech darts, ping pong and arcade games, in the new city centre site.

The New King Pins ten-pin bowling venue will open at Waverley Market in Edinburgh city centre on February 13. | King Pins

placeholder image — The New King Pins ten-pin bowling venue will open at Waverley Market in Edinburgh city centre on February 13. | King Pins

King Pins Edinburgh will also have a bar and an onsite eatery, Marvin’s, which will serve pizzas, fried chicken and a selection of sides.

James Travis, brand manager at King Pins, said: "We couldn't be more excited to kick-start 2026 with the opening of our second King Pins location in Scotland, right in the heart of Edinburgh in Waverley Market!

“We're bringing a whole host of state-of-the-art games with us, there truly is something for everyone. We don't call it the crown jewels of bowling for nothing!"

King Pins also offers darts, pool, shuffleboard and ice-free curling. | King Pins

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Families who make a pre-booking to visit King Pins ahead of its opening date on February 13 will be entered into a draw to win £250 worth of free gaming.

James added: "We're looking forward to celebrating by offering one lucky local the chance to win big if they book before our official opening, so they can see everything we have on offer and start their New Year in style. Edinburgh, see you soon!"