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Scottish businesses are hot property for national and international buyers looking to extend their reach. It’s a great time to be a business owner here in Scotland. Scottish business failures are running at an eight year low, while business confidence is at its highest point for three years. The business news pages have been awash with deals involving Scottish companies over the past couple of years. It’s all an indication that prospective purchasers have Scotland well and truly on their radars when it comes to hunting out potentially lucrative opportunities.
More than a few Scottish business owners and entrepreneurs are seeing their modest investments transformed into huge windfalls as buyers offer millions to ensure they have a presence in the country…
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Sharing a near 100-mile border with England, Scotland covers around a third of Great Britain. A geographically and economically diverse country, Scotland has major cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, as well as the Highlands and nearly 800 islands and archipelagos. While Scotland's economy was once dominated by heavy industries like shipbuilding, coal mining, and steel production, it has since diversified. In 2024, Scotland is a major global financial centre and popular tourist destination, with a significant but transitioning oil and gas sector. The country is now actively pivoting towards renewable energy industries, particularly offshore wind and hydrogen, as it seeks to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability
After a flat period in 2022-2023, Scotland's economy showed moderate growth in the first half of 2024, with GDP increasing by 0.5% in Q1 and 0.6% in Q23. However, growth eased to 0.3% in the three months to July.
Despite economic challenges, business activity indicators have shown improvement in 2024 compared to 2023. 83% of firms reported increased costs in Q1 2024, up from 78% in the previous quarter. Employee costs and wage increases were the most significant factors. Capital investment levels remain a concern, with Scotland lagging behind other advanced economies.
The client is a well-regarded artisan bakery in the highlands, specialising in high-quality sourdough and pastries, with long-term, loyal retail and wholesale customer relationships.
With a combined total of more than 240 years of knowledge, expertise, and experience. Specialising in bespoke design and manufacturing, remodelling customer’s sentimental jewellery, CAD design, stone setting, repairs, polishing and valuations.
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Established name within the Kitchen & Bathroom design and Installation sector. Offering wide and varied customer base with healthy order book.
A spectacular 41-bedroom, 3* hotel in historic village, popular with tourists. Situated at "the Gateway to the Highlands" & West Coast mainline railway junction.
FREEHOLD
With its picturesque location in the Isle of Whithorn on the beautiful Solway Coast of Dumfries & Galloway in South West Scotland. The inn, which has been owned and operated by the same family for over 40 years, has 7 Letting Bedrooms, 2 bars and 2 r...
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Located on the Island of Burray, just off mainland Orkney, once only accessible by boat, but now linked by the iconic causeways - the Churchill Barriers. The hotel itself has an imposing position overlooking the beach and Burray Harbour, with stunnin...
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A 10 bedroomed town centre hotel which welcomes tourists and locals alike. Set in the picturesque region of Dumfries and Galloway, the hotel also hosts a year-round trade of golfers, bikers, cyclists, hikers and sighters keen to take advantage of the...
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The business offers stylish women’s footwear, dresses, and loungewear at affordable prices, with a strong online presence catering to fashion-forward women.
An opportunity exists to purchase the entire trading businesses and assets of an independent provider of powered access equipment hire and material handling equipment hire, the Companies specialise in the short term hire of Access Equipment, Forklift...
Client is specifically looking for firms that value building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships. The clients have the potential to be ported seamlessly into your office, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum continuity.
Unique opportunity to own a popular wedding venue with modern facilities and strong revenue growth.
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Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established Ancient Egyptian themed Soft Indoor Play Centre with exceptional features.
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Fantastic opportunity to acquire a profitable business with growth potential in a prime town centre location.
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Exciting opportunity to invest in a well-established traditional pub with the largest beer garden in the area.
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Exciting opportunity to own a thriving hotel with high revenue potential and spacious owner's accommodation.
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Established business with loyal customer base and strong financial performance available for acquisition.
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully detached, historic restaurant, bar, sports bar, and function suite with a spacious owner's flat above.
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Fantastic opportunity to own a thriving hotel with a modern function room, nestled in a stunning location.
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Fantastic opportunity to acquire a freehold business with letting rooms and owner's accommodation, close to a beautiful beach.
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Thriving Licensed Convenience Store in prime location with growth potential.
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Buy a company out of administration, at lower than market-valued prices. Enquire about assets that may be a result of a business falling into distress.
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