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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Bike shop in ‘best place to live in Scotland' for sale
Cornerstone Business Agents is handling the leasehold of Law Cycles in North Berwick. The shop in near the High Street. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) The agent said: 'Our client has owned and operated Law Cycles in North Berwick for 24 years and has reluctantly placed the business on the market to allow himself the time to take things a bit easier. 'The business is very well known and highly respected in East Lothian and beyond, offering a good range of electric, road and mountain bikes and accessories with the franchise for both 'Giant' and 'Cube' for the area.' READ MORE: The agent also said: 'This opportunity is ideally suited to a cycling enthusiast who can operate the business in a hands-on manner as the current owner carries out the repairs and servicing. Income is derived through the sales of bikes and accessories and through the servicing and repairs of all types of bikes. 'There is scope to develop what the current owner has already in place and Law Cycles offers the chance to work in the town that was recently voted 'the most desirable town to live'.' It was recently named best place to live in Scotland by the Sunday Times. The agent also said that North Berwick is also a 'magnet for holidaymakers, visitors, golfers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts, with the world famous Scottish Seabird Centre being located in the town'. It said: 'A guide price of £25,000 is sought for the leasehold interest in the property and all fixtures & fittings pertaining thereto. Stock will be payable in addition to the purchase price.'
The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Hostel in Scottish national park brought to market
Cornerstone Business Agents is marketing Craigellachie House in Newtonmore jointly with Strutt and Parker. The property is in a sought-after village. (Image: Cornerstone/Strutt & Parker) The agents said: 'Located just a few miles from a location claimed as the geographical centre of Scotland, Newtonmore village offers a good range of day-to-day amenities, a pharmacy, a Co-op, hotel, restaurants and numerous local attractions including a golf course on the banks of the River Spey. 'Situated in The Cairngorms National Park, the area is popular with walkers but also climbers, cyclists and kayakers. There are many other outdoor activities available locally and within 30 min drive - Alvie zip wires, Laggan Wolftrax Mountain biking, outdoor activities at Rothiemurchus and The Wildcat Experience which is aimed at families with children.' READ MORE: Inverness offers 'extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities' and is 45.3 miles north. The agents added: 'Despite its scenic Highland location, communications links are excellent. The nearby A9 travels north to Inverness and south to Perth and beyond, feeding into the M90 towards Edinburgh. Newtonmore station offers regular trains to Pitlochry, Inverness, Perth, Glasgow and Edinburgh with onward links to central London. Inverness Airport offers a wide range of domestic and international flights. 'Craigellachie House is an adaptable L-shaped detached five-bedroom property offering light-filled accommodation arranged over three floors, as well as a flexible use three-bedroom detached hostel. 'A gravelled side driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the rear garage and hostel. There is plenty of space to dine al fresco in the warmer months and the plot also features a painted summer house.' The freehold is offered at £425,000.
The Herald Scotland
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Historic pub that is only hostelry in village up for sale
Cornerstone Business Agents is marketing the sale of the Braefoot Tavern in Kinglassie in Fife. The pub has two levels. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) It is a former Goth pub, short for Gothenburg, a model which brought community benefit. The agent said: 'The business has been run by our clients for the last four years. Our clients wish to sell in order that they can consider their retirement. 'At present, the business trades as a very well-regarded locals pub offering wet sales only but undertaking significant amounts of entertainment as well as pub sports on a weekly basis. 'Our clients have added a darts team which has proven to be very popular.' READ MORE: The agent added: 'The bar area is split over two levels with the lower level forming comfortable bench style seating around tables and chairs and bar stools as well as free standing tables to the centre of the bar area. The raised section of the lounge bar houses a jukebox and dart board. 'The business is very easy to run and would certainly suit a husband and wife/partnership team. The Braefoot is currently run by our client as well as two part time members of staff. 'Our clients choose to open the business on limited hours to suit themselves and opt to close on a Tuesday.' The freehold is offered at £79,000. A flat is available through separate negotiation.
The Herald Scotland
22-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Family sells famed Scottish hotel where Romantics stayed
We revealed the sale of the hotel, visited by Dorothy Wordsworth and John Keats, this week. The hotel is renowned. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) The inn, which has operated since 1780, was also a regular stop-off point for Queen Victoria. The Cairndow Stagecoach Inn on the shore of Loch Fyne is described as one of the Highlands' oldest coaching inns. Cornerstone Business Agents said: 'We are delighted to have concluded the sale of the Cairndow Stagecoach Inn on behalf of the Fraser family.' Read the full story here Scottish business which worked on Liverpool FC's Anfield eyes growth Derek Pierce of J&D Pierce. (Image: Mike Wilkinson) One of Scotland's largest structural steel fabricators, which has worked on projects including the redevelopment of Glasgow Queen Street railway station and Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium, is gearing up for major expansion as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. J&D Pierce Contracts, based at Glengarnock in Ayrshire and 80%-owned by Swedish investment group Storskogen, expects annual turnover to rise towards £200 million as it capitalises on 'growth in key sectors including data centres, distribution hubs, distilleries, stadia and arenas, transport infrastructure, and the social and supply chain requirements related to renewable energy'. Accounts filed with Companies House last July show the turnover of J&D Pierce Contracts was £103.8 million in the year to December 31, 2023. Read Ian McConnell's story here BUSINESS INSIGHT 📈 Premier Inn bosses upbeat as hotels planned for Edinburgh Whitbread's Premier Inn portfolio spans hundreds of hotels in the UK and Germany. (Image: PA) Whitbread underlined the challenges facing the hotel sector today as it reported Premier Inn UK sales had dipped in the first quarter, with London showing a sharper decline than other parts of the country.
The Herald Scotland
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish village inn dating from 1720 put up for sale
Cornerstone Business Agents is marketing the Boat Inn, Aboyne, on the River Dee in Aberdeenshire. Bar and restaurant. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) The agent said: 'Our clients have transformed the property and created a robust and much admired licensed business. With the valued assistance of their dedicated team of staff, the owners have positioned the business as one of the best licensed businesses in the north east. 'This is significantly noteworthy as both of our clients bought the business in 2013 as first-time entrants into the trade. Sales have continued to show consolidation and growth, yet there is still headroom in trading potential for new owners to exploit. In terms of trading style, the business can be best be described as a traditional 'English-style' village inn located in Royal Deeside – in short, it is everything you want a good village pub to be.' READ MORE: 'It has not been an easy decision' says owner as landmark hotel goes on market Landmark hotel in same family for seven generations for sale from administration The agent also said: 'The Boat Inn boasts a solid trading mix, with sales broken down as follows: food 51% wet 25% accommodation 24%. The Boat Inn offers a wide menu, with a credible focus on locally sourced produce, using the very best of the rich Aberdeenshire larder. 'Our clients offer breakfast, brunch, tasty lunches including sandwiches and sharing boards to an extensive full menu with pub classics and contemporary favourites. 'The Shed public bar is located at the rear of the restaurant and can either be accessed through the building or separately by a side entrance.' The site has three electric vehicle charging points. The inn has 16 rooms and the freehold is on the market at £2.3 million.
