Gets your skates on for opening of new roller rink

THEY’RE letting the good times roll at intu Braehead this summer.

The ice has been melted and the curling rink transformed into a fabulous roller skating venue complete with a giant glitter ball and the coolest old-school disco sounds being played.

And yesterday one of Scotland’s top freestyle roller skaters, Jim Whyte paid the new roller rink a visit to check it out for himself.

And while he was there he gave some skaters, who were getting a sneak preview of the venue, a display of his skills and amazing roller skating stunts.

Roller skating sessions are launched on Saturday, June 29 and continue until August 11. The two-hour sessions start at 11am each day and go on until 6pm.

The sessions are ideal for a families as well as regular roller skaters and there are skates for hire at the venue.

Marketing manager for intu Braehead, David Lyon said: “We’re definitely rolling out the welcome mat for everyone to enjoy a brand new fun activity we’ve never had at intu Braehead before.

“The curling rink has been completely transformed with special lighting, a sound system playing some disco classics and of course, the disco ball that will give everyone some glitter as they wheel around the rink.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert, our new Roller Skating Rink is the place to be this summer and everyone is guaranteed to have a wheelie good time!”

Roller skating at intu Braehead is a fun activity for all ages, although it’s not suitable for under fives and anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Log on to https://intu.co.uk/braehead/events/rollerskating for more details and to book tickets.