Alan Leslie, Buying Director at Aldi Scotland,shares his top picks for making the most of the sunshine this bank holiday weekend.
After a wet and windy first half of the year, Scotland’s long-awaited summer has landed with temperatures expected to reach above 20°C this bank holiday weekend, and Aldi Scotland is bracing for a rush on its summer seasonal range.
Sales data from July 2025 shows the last prolonged spell of hot weather sent demand surging. Last year, Aldi’s Fresh Meat Summer Seasonal BBQ lines rose 60% during the week of the heatwave compared to the week prior, while ice cream sales peaked at 65%. Burger buns and hot dog rolls were also in hot demand, climbing 60% as Scots dustedoff their BBQs, and beer and cider saw a 34% uplift.
With the Met Office forecasting another scorcher, shoppers are being urged to get to stores quickly to avoid missing out on their favourite items. To help them source the best deals, Aldi Scotland Buying Director AlanLeslie has shared the summer buys worth adding to your basket, from locally sourced Scottish staples to seasonal favourites.
For this weekend’s heatwave, Alan recommends:
- Specially Selected Scotch Beef Steak Burger Stacks (Haggis & Mushroom Sauce, 347g, £3.99
- Specially Selected Ultimate Scottish Hot Dogs (Extra Mature Scottish Cheddar & Jalapeno) 400g, £2.49
- Specially Selected Flavoured Sausages (Sun-dried Tomato & Mozzarella) 400g, £2.59
- Nature’s Glen Marinated Pork Loin Steaks (Chinese-style) 440g, £2.99
- Specially Selected Ice Cream (Strawberry Cheesecake and Mango & Raspberry) 460ml, £2.59
- Fierce Cerveza Lime Lager 4x330ml, £4.99
- Loch Lomond Brewery Lost in Mosaic 440ml, £1.95
- Stewart Brewing Citrus Mirage Hazy DIPA 440ml, £2.19
Alan Leslie, Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: “In Scotland, good weather is never guaranteed, so when it arrives, people don’t waste it. Aldi is Scotland’s biggest supporter of local food and drink, and that commitment is reflected in our summer range.
“We’ve made sure our shelves are stocked with the best of Scottish produce alongside all the summer essentials, so whether you’re firing up the barbecue or filling the cool box this bank holiday weekend, our fantastic deals won’t take theshine off the occasion.”
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Aldi is the UK’s cheapest supermarket 2025 as declared by Which?. It is also the biggest supporter of Scottish food and drink and the nation’s leading supermarket for locally sourced products. In October 2025, it was named in NFU Scotland’sShelfWatch Mid-Year Report as the most prominent retailer supporting Scottish produce, with 41% of its shelf stock now sourced locally.
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