The largest shopping centre in the Lothians will be almost entirely closed down on Monday as the Queen's funeral is held.
More than 120 stores in the Centre at Livingston will be shuttered for the bank holiday. Major supermarkets are also closing, if not for the whole day, for much of it.
Among the services remaining open are food outlets. Burger King, from 1pm-7pm. Five Guys 11am -10pm and Nandos 4pm -9pm.
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Kidz n Kin, a community space for families will be open between 9:30am - 5:30pm.
The Centre’s web page is being updated regularly. As of 5pm Thursday more than 120 stores were marked as closed.
The website said: “We will update this list regularly but these may be subject to change at short notice, so please check directly with individual retailers regarding the services available, as well as opening times as these may not be the same as usual, to avoid disappointment.”
Independent businesses across the county are also set to shut their doors as a mark of respect.
Most shops in Linlithgow and Bathgate are expected to observe the bank holiday. Linlithgow councillor Sally Pattle, a book shop owner in the town said: “It seems like most shops in Linlithgow are closing on Monday - certainly we are (Far From The Madding Crowd), J Walker Carpets, Fair Tradewinds, the DIY Shop, The Line Gallery, Lilypond Crafts and Gifts have all put posters up or posted on social media.”
Only essential council services will be operating on Monday, such as vital social care and emergency housing repairs.
All other council services and public facilities, such as partnership centres and recycling centres, will be closed.
All West Lothian schools are already closed to pupils on Friday 16, Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 September. Early Learning Centres will now also close on Monday 19 September, with parents/carers already notified.
There will be no bin collections taking place on Monday 1, so any household with a scheduled grey bin collection for that day should put them out for 7am on Tuesday 20 September instead.
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