Somerfield has announced the acquisition of 11 forecourt convenience stores in Scotland for £2.6 million from the receiver of Osprey Forecourts Ltd. The company said it will retain and develop five prime sites which are currently closed – in Abercraig; Hawthorn Street, Glasgow; Scone; Carnoustie; and Northern Lights, Aberdeen – with the six remaining sites having been sold on as part of the deal for development.

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