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The land was originally earmarked for a new superstore.

Home Bargains and Costa Coffee have signed up for units in the complex, which is on the site in South Road originally earmarked for a new Tesco superstore.

The site – which was once occupied by agricultural machinery group Reekie’s – was taken over by Glasgow-based London and Scottish Investments just over two years ago, when Tesco hit financial difficulties and shelved plans for a new store.

Plans were approved amid controversy and sparked the resignation of a councillor. The retail complex a will accommodate seven units and extends to 41,500 sq ft.

Signs have been erected indicating that the two businesses will be moving in – but they won’t be ready for Christmas as originally planned.

A spokesman for London and Scottish Investments said: “We are finalising discussions with retailers and are not in a position to make any final announcement on the line-up of occupiers who will be coming to the development.”