Aldi is to open two new Scottish stores in the run up to Christmas.

It comes after the discount retailer opened a brand-new store in Castle Douglas on Thursday, bringing 25 jobs to the area.

Aldi's new store on Straiton Road in Loanhead is scheduled to open this month, while the long awaited Macduff Aldi store is due to open its doors next month.

A total of 11 new Aldi stores are set to open across the UK between now and Christmas.


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In addition, the retailer said that more than 15 stores will undergo refurbishments between now and Christmas to enhance the customer experience and introduce even more sustainable features.

The latest openings form part of Aldi’s long-term target of 1,500 stores across the UK – with the supermarket set to invest £800 million in expanding its UK footprint this year alone.

Jonathan Neale, Real Estate Managing Director at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, we’re committed to making high-quality, affordable food accessible to everyone.

“Our new store openings are a testament to our ongoing investment in the UK, and we’re thrilled to bring Aldi’s unbeatable prices to even more communities ahead of the festive season.”