Co-op opened a new store in Gairloch, Scotland, on Friday (12 December) as part of its ongoing expansion plans across the UK.

This marks the tenth store which has been opened or reopened in Scotland over the recent weeks.

Other Co-op locations which have recently been renovated include Brora, Fortrose, Callander, Irvine, Aberdeen (Kingswells), Evanton, Kingussie and Inverness.

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The new store – which is in the west coast, more than 220 miles north of Edinburgh – has led to 20 new jobs being created and opens from 7am to 10pm daily. The convenience retailer’s store includes customer car parking and large parking bays as well.

Co-op’s new store will offer consumers fresh and healthy produce, meat and dairy, food-to-go and meal deals, bakery items, flowers, ready-made meals and essential products.

Additionally, the new store plans to add a Costa Coffee Express and parcel collection locker soon.

Daniel Simpson, Co-op area manager, said: “We’re delighted to invest in Gairloch – we are proud to become part of local community life; we have had a great response today.

“The store looks fantastic, and we have a focus on being a hub locally for the community and visitors to the area – delivering the quality, choice, value and added services which can be enjoyed by everyone.”