New Scottish shopping centre owner puts 50 stores on market
The agent said: 'Occupying a dominant position in Hamilton town centre, the centre's positioning and scale means that it makes up a significant proportion of the town centre core.
'The six-acre gateway site has been identified as key to South Lanarkshire Council's masterplan vision for the regeneration of Hamilton town centre to create a vibrant, accessible, and resilient town centre with a focus on living, leisure, healthcare and workspace as well as incorporating a significantly reduced retail element.'
Tahir Ali, of Evergold, said: 'Our plans for the Centre are aligned closely with the council's aim to have a diverse and sustainable mixed use town centre that not only serves its immediate catchment but also becomes a vibrant hub for the wider region.'
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In addition to acting as sole letting agent, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors will assume an asset management role together with a property management role.
Calvin Molinari, of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, said: 'This instruction follows our recent merger with Whyte & Barrie Chartered Surveyors to form a practice unrivalled in its delivery network of surveying services throughout Lanarkshire.
'Our extensive expertise and experience within the Lanarkshire market make us best placed to deliver effective asset management and property management roles alongside actively marketing the available retail units at this gateway site to a range of prospective tenants.'
The 50 retail units, varying in size from 300 square feet to 50,000 square feet, are available on flexible lease terms.
Scottish salmon exporters prepare major drive for Indian market
Salmon farmers are preparing to tap into the Indian market in a move expected to deliver a massive boost for the Scottish economy.
Producers are exploring new opportunities following agreement on a free trade deal that will slash tariffs on exports to the sub-continent.
Scottish salmon currently faces a 33 per cent tariff which severely limits trade, but this is set to be removed next year when the deal struck by the UK Government takes effect.
This paves the way for exports worth tens of millions of pounds every year, creating inward investment and well-paid jobs in Scotland.
As talks get underway, Indian High Commissioner Vikram K. Doraiswami this week travelled to Scotland to learn more about the scale and quality of Scottish farm-raised salmon during a visit to Rosyth, Fife, which is home to the UK's largest processing plant.
Around the Greens ⛳ Gourock golf pro reaps business benefits of championship win
This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series
Derek Watters has been the head professional at Gourock Golf Club since 2007, having previously been at Largs for nine years.
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