GIFT bags will be given to the first 50 customers at Starbucks’ second East Lothian branch when it opens on Friday.

The coffee giants already have a branch in Haddington, with further plans in the works to also open outlets in Musselburgh and Dunbar.

On Friday, Starbucks will welcome customers to its new branch at the new petrol station services off the Gladsmuir Junction of the A1, Macmerry Services.

The petrol station off Gladsmuir Junction is set to open in a matter of days (Image: Newsquest)

The petrol station is also expected to open within a matter of days.

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The services will also feature a McDonald’s and Co-op store on the former Raceland site. There is no date for the opening of these outlets.

A Starbucks spokesperson said: “We’re looking forward to opening this week and bringing the Starbucks experience to more people in the area and those passing through on their travels.

“We’re thrilled to be able to create 16 new jobs and we’ll be offering the first 50 customers a gift bag to celebrate the opening.”

Starbucks will be open 6am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 9pm on a Saturday, and 7am to 8pm on a Sunday.