THE SMITH FAMILY
CASTLE LEISURE, STIRLING
William Smith, who started Castle Leisure Centre amusements in Barnton Street, Stirling and who passed away in 2016 helped sons Paul and Stephen start Castle Leisure Group and he certainly left his mark on the family. Their first bar was Carousel Bar in Maxwell Place – which is now Molly Malones. Paul and Stephen remain directors, with Stephen’s partner Tracie (pictured right) is Financial Director. Their daughter, Danielle (pictured), is Operations Director.
Said Danielle, “My granddad didn’t want to retire and was always involved in the business right up to the end. He was always popping into head office and knew everybody’s name in the office.” Castle Leisure Group (CLG) own and operate City Falkirk, Sportsters, Cheers, Fubar and Brewhemia – the latter being one of Edinburgh’s largest venues at 29, 000 square feet in the basement of the former Scotsman building.