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New SPAR-EG Group forecourt opens in Blantyre

New SPAR-EG Group forecourt opens in Blantyre

The new EG forecourt and SPAR store, a blessing for commuters and workers in Blantyre, has opened on East Avenue.

With 8 lanes as well as dedicated parking for shoppers, the forecourt also boasts an external ATM and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.


With 3,500 sq ft of selling space, the SPAR Scotland store has a host of food-to-go options including sandwiches, hot and cold rolls and pastries, and a Starbucks unit. Fresh produce, National Lottery and PayPoint services, together with free Wi-Fi, further enhance the offering in-store.

“We’re very excited to see SPAR EG Group Blantyre open," said Mike Leonard, Sales Director for SPAR Scotland. "This new forecourt is in a prime location for those who are busy and on the go and need fuel and food easy to hand.

“Blantyre sees our partnership with EG Group extend even further, with 18 stores currently part of the estate. We’ve every hope that this store will prosper in the future.”

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