Marks & Spencer has added Ellon to its list of possible locations for a new food store, amid fresh plans to expand in the North-east.
The retailer has proposed 32 new or revamped food halls across Scotland, as part of a wider UK plan to double its food business.
According to the P&J, Ellon shows "strong demand" and is well placed for expansion.
If plans go ahead, the new store would join the 20 other food hall's set to open between November and March, creating around 800 jobs.
Alex Freudmann, managing director at M&S Food, said: “The strong performance of our new M&S food stores gives us the confidence to explore even more locations across the UK, from Elgin to Exmouth.
“With more than twenty stores opening or modernised before the end of the financial year, we are moving faster.
“Our team want new sites where we could open a large M&S Food store as we deliver on our strategy to bring the right stores to the right places and offer the best shopping experience, range and availability for our customers.”