Greggs and Farmfoods set to open in Loudoun Retail Park

Greggs and Farmfoods will open in Loudoun Retail Park in Galston this November.

The shops will be 1,500sqft and 11,000sqft respectively, and up to 60 jobs could be created from the whole retail park development.

The park is on Newmilns Road and is part of the regeneration of the town.

It is the brainchild of Gareth Downie and Paul McIvor at Downie & McIvor Capital, who grew up in the Irvine Valley.

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The site, a former Co-op store, is close to an existing superstore and has ample car parking space. It will have a bank of ultra-rapid EV charging points.

Gareth said: "It is very encouraging for the local area that chains of the size of Greggs and Farmfoods have chosen Galston for their significant investment.

"These are important lettings, not only for the town but also for wider East Ayrshire.

"When I was at school, I used to go to the Co-op which previously occupied the site for my lunch and it will be great to bring the imposing building, which is passed by 24,000 cars a day, back to life.

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"Local contractors have been used for all constructions works and we expect to create more than 60 long-term jobs.

"We now hope to see locals and people from further afield make use of Galston’s newly-enhanced retail facilities."

Councillor Douglas Reid, leader of East Ayrshire Council, said: "This is exactly the kind of development that East Ayrshire Council has been actively encouraging and the addition of big-name stores will add to the area’s retail mix.

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"Regeneration is a key priority for East Ayrshire Council.

"We aim to create vibrant and thriving towns, which offer a strong retail base, a range of services, an attractive physical environment and are accessible to all."

Other national businesses have expressed interest in the few retail and office space opportunities still available.