Get your baskets at the ready! Yesterday (Thursday 17 July), leading Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid officially opened the doors to its brand-new store in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh- metres from the original headquarters of the former St Cuthbert’s Co-operative.
Located at 112 Dundee Street (EH11 1FQ), the 4,000 sq ft store marks a return to the heart of a community where Scotmid’s journey began more than 165 years ago.
The new store has created 26 new jobs for the local area and offers an enhanced customer experience with a wide range of fresh and frozen products, everyday essentials, and locally sourced Scottish produce, reinforcing Scotmid’s continued commitment to supporting Scotland’s food and drink industry.
Scotmid’s much-loved food-to-go offering has been expanded for this location:
- Freshly prepared baguettes, hot breakfasts, salad bowls, Big Al’s burgers, pizzas, and hot chicken
- Costa Coffee (served and self-serve)
- Stephens the Bakers counter
- Tanpopo sushi and rice boxes
- Chopstix Express noodle bar
- Saltire Patisserie artisan bakes
The opening forms part of Scotmid’s commitment to bringing high-quality convenience shopping and food-to-go options to local communities across Scotland.
Opening day festivities included goodie bags for the first 50 customers and three hidden golden tickets offering special prizes. Scotmid also hosted an event in partnership with Re-Union Canal Boats, a local social enterprise. Guests enjoyed a relaxing canal cruise through Fountainbridge, celebrating Scotmid’s past and future in the area. Re-Union reinvests all profits into local community initiatives that improve the area for everyone.
Karen Scott, Scotmid chief executive, said: “This new store marks a milestone for Scotmid. Not only does it serve the needs of a vibrant community but also reconnects Scotmid with its roots as Fountainbridge was where we originated in 1859. We’re delighted to invest in Fountainbridge and offer fresh choice, value, and convenience.”
The store is open seven days a week, including extended evening hours for commuters and local shoppers.
