LIDL has unveiled a wish list of locations for potential stores in Scotland as it announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the UK.

The full list states that Lidl has 67 desired locations in which it hopes to open a store in Scotland, including in Dalmarnock, Alexandria, Livingston, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee.

The update comes following a year of significant investment in Lidl’s infrastructure in a bid to strengthen its operations.

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In its latest announcement, Lidl has the following locations as areas it hopes it might be able to open a store in Scotland.

  • 1. Aberdeen - Garthdee
  • 2. Aberdeen - Mastrick (relocation)
  • 3. Ayr South
  • 4. Banchory
  • 5. Bearsden (relocation)
  • 6. Bishopbriggs
  • 7. Bo’ness (relocation)
  • 8. Bonnyrigg
  • 9. Broughty Ferry
  • 10. Clarkston
  • 11. Clydebank - North
  • 12. Cumbernauld - North
  • 13. Cumbernauld - South
  • 14. Denny - Falkirk
  • 15. Dumfries
  • 16. Dunblane
  • 17. Dundee - City Centre (relocation)
  • 18. Dunfermline - North
  • 19. Dunfermline - South
  • 20. Edinburgh - Barnton/ Davidson Mains
  • 21. Edinburgh - City Centre
  • 22. Edinburgh - Colinton/ Currie
  • 23. Edinburgh - Gilmerton (relocation)
  • 24. Edinburgh - Jewel/ Newcraighall
  • 25. Edinburgh - Liberton
  • 26. Edinburgh - Morningside
  • 27. Edinburgh - Murrayfield
  • 28. Edinburgh - Newington/ Mayfield
  • 29. Edinburgh - Nicolson St. (relocation)
  • 30. Edinburgh - Oxgangs
  • 31. Edinburgh - Portobello
  • 32. Ellon
  • 33. Forfar (relocation)
  • 34. Fort William (relocation)
  • 35. Giffnock (relocation)
  • 36. Glasgow - Baillieston (relocation)
  • 37. Glasgow - Cathcart
  • 38. Glasgow - Crookston (relocation)
  • 39. Glasgow - Drumchapel
  • 40. Glasgow - Govan (relocation)
  • 41. Glasgow - Ibrox
  • 42. Glasgow - Merchant City
  • 43. Glasgow - Springburn (relocation)
  • 44. Glasgow - Summerston
  • 45. Helensburgh
  • 46. Inverness - South
  • 47. Irvine
  • 48. Kilmarnock (relocation)
  • 49. Kirkcaldy North/East
  • 50. Largs
  • 51. Leven (rel)
  • 52. Linlithgow
  • 53. Livingston
  • 54. Milngavie
  • 55. Moodiesburn
  • 56. Newton Mearns
  • 57. Paisley - South
  • 58. Paisley - West
  • 59. Peebles
  • 60. Perth - North
  • 61. Polmont - Falkirk East
  • 62. Renfrew
  • 63. St Andrews
  • 64. Stenhousemuir
  • 65. Stonehaven
  • 66. Westhill
  • 67. Wishaw (relocation)

The locations listed here are all areas of interest to Lidl which are desirable for new stores rather than confirmed plans or openings. 

The supermarket said a small number will eventually be developed and opened as stores.

Chief development officer at Lidl GB Richard Taylor said:  “Having fortified our infrastructure with significant investments like Luton, which is the largest warehouse in the Lidl world, we're proud to have achieved record market share this month.

"We have also been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row.

"With an exceptional store network and our laser focus on operational excellence, we’re welcoming more customers through our doors than ever before, which positions us perfectly for continued expansion.

“As we celebrate our 30th year, our commitment to ensuring that all households across the country have access to high quality produce at affordable prices is stronger than ever.

"We’re planning to open hundreds of new Lidl stores but ultimately see no ceiling on our ambition or growth potential.

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"This is why we’re continuing to invest in new locations whilst exploring innovative routes to expansion.

"As we look ahead, we’re excited to welcome even more new shoppers to our existing stores, as well as those we’re planning to open across the country in the coming months and years.”