These are the eight sites around Edinburgh that Lidl has earmarked for new stores

Lidl has revealed it is looking for new locations for stores - and the German discount supermarket chain has its eye on eight sites across Edinburgh.

Lidl has shared a 'wish list' of new store locations across Scotland as it expands its portfolio.

The sites of interest in Edinburgh are: Barnton/Davidsons Mains, Craigleith/Stockbridge, Corstorphine/Murrayfield, Gilmerton, Meadowbank, Morningside, Oxgangs/Ormiston and Portobello.

Lidl has a target of opening 1,000 stores across the UK by the end of 2023 and has committed to investing £1.3bn in the expansion over 2021 and 2022.

Lidl has plans to open more stores across Edinburgh.

A spokesperson for Lidl told the Evening News: "As part of our ambitious growth plans, our site requirements brochure highlights several locations in Edinburgh that are of particular interest - and we look forward to exploring potential sites for further expansion in the city of Edinburgh."

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