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Glasgow woman could voice Lidl's new self-checkouts

Alan Cumming has teamed up with Lidl to help find their favourite Scottish voice in honour of the retailer's Scottish self-checkout roll-out. In May, Lidl put out a call to the nation to audition to be the voice of these new self-checkouts through a combination of a touring in-store phone booth and a dedicated WhatsApp audition line. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Soap stars to host live event celebrating show's 30th anniversary A total of 10 standout finalists from across Scotland have made the shortlist, and one Glasgow resident is in the running. Marco Ivone, regional director of Lidl GB in Scotland, said: "Over 5000 people from every corner of Scotland have stepped up to the mic, which just shows how much pride people take in their local dialects - and how game we are to have a bit of fun with it too. "We can't wait to give the winner their moment on our self-checkouts, adding further Scottish flavour to the Lidl shopping experience." Alan Cumming, known for his roles in popular films and TV programmes such as X-Men and The Good Wife, was given the job of revealing the Scottish finalists, including Glasgow resident Lauren, who were selected from thousands of auditionees. He said: "It's high time our self-checkouts had a bit more character and Scottish flair - and let's be honest, who doesn't want to be told that they've got an unexpected item in the bagging area by someone who sounds like their favourite cousin from Fife or sassy auntie from Glasgow? "I had an utterly delightful time listening to the 10 auditionees give it laldy; some were bold, some were bizarre, others would have me scanning in an instant! "It's a proper rollercoaster of accents, intonations, and glorious Scottishness." Glasgow and Lanarkshire groups win share of STV's £1m fund (Image: Supplied) Now, the Scottish public are invited to crown their favourite at with voting open until 5pm on Tuesday, July 29. Alan added: "Now the power is in your hands. "This isn't just about picking a winner - it's a celebration of who we are, how we speak, and our ability to have a bit of a laugh while we do it. "So don't dilly-dally and get voting."