Braehead group 'GRID' rebrand to create over 200 jobs

The new entertainment offering at XSite Braehead will see up to 200 new jobs created in Renfrewshire, it has been confirmed.

- EDEL KENEALY

New jobs There will be a refurbishment and rebranding programme at XSite

Owner XPE Group-who have planned a £12.6 million refurbishment and rebranding programme-has set out the economic benefits of its plans for 2026.

The Express reported last week how its rebranded site, dubbed GRID, will now have a Gymnastics Academy and Heavenly Desserts, all day coffee and much-needed electric vehicle charging facilities in the car park.

The entire development will be anchored by K1 Speed, bringing to Renfrewshire a unique world class indoore-karting attraction, boasting the world's longest indoor racetrack, set to open in summer next year.

Pete Cooper, director of XPE Group, said: "We are creating over 200 new local jobs through our investment and Renfrewshire Council's support for our plans has been exemplary.