Brora Co-op in the Scottish Highlands relaunches following major investment in community store

01 December 2025

Brora Co-op in the Highlands of Scotland re-opened this week following an extensive programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store.

The Gower Street store – which supports 20 local jobs – opens with a new served-over counter from Inverness-based bakery Harry Gow, Costa Coffee Express and increased fresh and healthy products.

New refrigeration not only further cuts Co-op’s carbon footprint, but also enhances the fresh, chilled and frozen range. This sits alongside food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade goods; pizzas; flowers; ready meals; party food for the festive season; award winning beers and wines and, everyday essentials.

Discounts are available for Young Scot cardholders.

Daniel Simpson, Co-op’s Area Operations Manager, said: “We’re delighted to invest in Brora. The store has seen a huge transformation, it looks great with an enhanced range and choice. We’re proud to be part of local community life. We have a focus on being a hub locally for the community, delivering the quality, choice, value and added services which can be enjoyed by everyone - we're here to contribute and play a key part in local life and conveniently serve and support the community.”

Member price savings create additional value for Co-op members who can save more with personalised offers, deals and promotions and, lower prices on the products shoppers buy most.

Soft plastic recycling is available in store, making it easier for shoppers to return and recycle materials that many local authorities do not yet accept in kerbside recycling, such as crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches.

Co-op is committed to backing British agriculture, with all of its fresh and frozen meat 100% British – including in its pies, ready meals and sandwiches.

The store is one of 50 new or transformed stores which Co-op revealed last month it would open before Christmas, including stores in Irvine; Inverness; Selkirk; Fortrose; Callander and Gairloch.

Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back more than 180 years. Co-op exists to create value for its membership and communities, its 7m members own the business and play an intrinsic part in the governance of the organisation.

More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting coop.co.uk/membership

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About Co-op:

Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, operating across food retail, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by over 6.9 million active member-owners, Co-op exists to meet their needs and champion the causes they care about. With more than 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and a wholesale business supplying around 8,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 53,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of over £11 billion. It is a recognised leader in ethical business and community-led programmes, creating long-term value for members and communities across the UK.

Further information:

Andrew Torr
Lead Press Officer, Co-op Group.
t: +44 (0) 7702 505 551
e: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk

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