Aldi To Strengthen Its Scottish Portfolio With £43M Investment

Aldi is set to continue its expansion in Scotland, with plans to invest more than £43m over the next two years, opening two new stores in Bishopbriggs and Dumbarton in 2026.  

The investment supports the retailer’s growth ambitions north of the border and meet the increasing consumer demand.

Earlier this year, Aldi became Scotland’s second largest supermarket by volume according to Worldpanel data* as it welcomed 60 million trips through its Scottish stores.  

In addition to the new store locations, Aldi has also committed to extending its Greenock, Perth, Linlithgow, Paisley and Stirling stores, with changes including increased space for chilled food, as well as additional room for Specialbuys and re-designed health and beauty and bakery sections.

Much of Aldi’s success in Scotland can be attested to its commitment to championing locally produced food and drink, with the retailer currently working with more than 90 Scottish suppliers and stocking over 450 Scottish products. Aldi was also commended at the Scotland Food and Drink Awards 2025, having been awarded ‘Best for Scottish Sourcing’ for the fourth time.

Aldi was recognised as Scotland’s leading supermarket for local sourcing by NFU Scotland with 41% of the products on its shelves sourced directly from Scotland. This represents a contribution of over £300 million in sales from Scottish-sourced products and suppliers, underscoring Aldi’s strong commitment to supporting local producers and communities.

In addition, throughout 2025, Aldi contributed over £50,000 to amateur sports clubs through its Scottish Sports Fund, demonstrating its dedication to promoting grassroots sports across the country. Through its tenth anniversary Supermarket Sweep initiative, Aldi donated £10,000 to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), helping to provide vital hospice care services for children and families throughout Scotland.

Sandy Mitchell, Regional Managing Director for Aldi Scotland, said:

“I’m incredibly proud to reflect on another outstanding year for Aldi in Scotland. In 2025, we’ve continued to strengthen our investment across the country, welcoming more customers than ever before to our Scottish stores and providing greater access to affordable groceries. "

 “Our ongoing commitment to Scottish provenance and our close relationships with local suppliers remain at the heart of our success. We’re proud to champion the very best of Scotland’s produce, ensuring that high-quality, locally sourced products continue to reach more customers."

“This year also marked the beginning of our new national charity partnership with CHAS, an organisation that makes an extraordinary difference to children and families across Scotland. We’re honoured to support its vital work as part of our wider commitment to the communities we serve."  

“As we look ahead, our focus remains on continued investment, expanding our store network and deepening our partnerships with Scottish suppliers, all while delivering even greater value and choice to our customers.” 

*Worldpanel by Numerator, 12 w/e 15th June 2025, Total Grocery, Volume (Packs) Share of the Market