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Mya Bollan

Where can I buy Prime in Edinburgh? All the shops selling the energy drink in the capital

Prime continues to be in demand, with lots of people still on the hunt for a bottle of the viral hydration sensation.

The popular drink, founded by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, has had people travelling the length and breadth of the country to secure. And whether you are one of the lucky ones who has already secured a bottle or two, or are still on the hunt, the sports drink remains in high demand.

Coming in a variety of different flavours, with no added sugars, the drink contains functionals such as BCAAs, electrolytes and antioxidants. Previously only available at ASDA when it first went on sale back in October 2022, the drink is now stocked in number of retailers, with SPAR the latest store to start selling bottles. And to help you out, Edinburgh Live have listed the spots worth checking across the capital...

READ MORE: Desperate Edinburgh Costco shoppers queue in freezing weather for viral Prime drink

Spar

Spar is the latest retailer to begin stocking Prime. Branches throughout Edinburgh will have different flavours of the drink as they look to make the sought-after product more 'obtainable'.

A Spar spokesperson said: "SPAR is among the first to stock the Prime Hydration Energy Drink and it is currently available at participating SPAR stores in England, Scotland and Wales with more locations looking to make the product obtainable over the coming weeks."

Costco

In recent days, locals were seen braving freezing temperatures. to queue at Edinburgh Costco in a bid to secure bottles of the viral sensation.

Eager shoppers clogged the supermarket car park after it was announced the retailer could begin stocking various flavours of Prime in cases for retail price. Costco customers can get it for cheaper, with a crate of 12 for £18.58, meaning each bottle is £1.55.

Deliveries were confirmed last week, but stock sold out within hours.

However, you can buy a multipack from Costco online - PRIME Hydration Ice Pop Drink, 12 x 500ml - and it may be worth popping in store to check.

Aldi

Having previously only been sold in Asda, fellow supermarket Aldi announced they would be stocking Prime for £1.99 per bottle, witih shoppers also able to get their hands on a crate of 12 bottles for £18.58, meaning each bottle costs just £1.55.

Following the news late last year, customers flocked to stores, sparking chaos in stores across the country.

Now, Aldi has jumped on the hype train for Prime. (Instagram)

However, the supermarket warned "once they're gone, they're gone!", with stores now sold out. So, it is best to keep an eye out for restock news or try your luck in your local Aldi Special Buy section. You can find you local store online.

ASDA

Bottles of Prime flew off the shelves at Asda after the supermarket became the first to stock the drink back in October 2022.

Shoppers flocked to stores, with huge queues forming as people hoped to get their hands on the drink.

Customers were limited n how many bottles they can purchase per transaction in an attempt to help more people get their hands on the viral sensation.

Following the release, -founder Olajide Olatunji - better known as KSI - complained Prime wasn't making it to Asda shelves and were being sold on the " black market " instead.

Asda are continuing to sell Prime in all of its flavours at the regular retail price. The supermarket has confirmed customers are only allowed to buy up to three bottles.

You can find your nearest ASDA online.

Prime Locator App

If you are still on the hunt for Prime, you can check stock levels using the Prime Locator site as well as the tracker app. Both will show you stock levels at stores both in your local area and across the UK.

The App costs 89p to download, but access codes that allow free download are regularly shared on the Prime Tracker Twitter.

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