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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.
Located in North Berwick, a highly sought after location, and is truly a fantastic destination due to its picturesque coastal setting, sandy beaches, and wonderful views of the surrounding islands. The 4 star hotel has been owned and operated by the...
A spectacular 41-bedroom, 3* hotel in historic village, popular with tourists. Situated at "the Gateway to the Highlands" & West Coast mainline railway junction.
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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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Exceptionally successful owner operated company located in central Scotland. This is a specialist operation that has seen trading grow at an extraordinary level. Tight knit skilled team operating throughout Scotland and the north of England.
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.
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.
Experienced Scotland based independent financial planning firm, ideally looking to keep principles on to grow the business Offering an expansion rather than an integration with the view of running an advisory business in a very similar manner post a...
Opportunity to purchase a dental practice benefitting from long-standing support staff and a very loyal patient base.
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Associate-led dentistry with principal happy to remain as for up to 3 years or as long as is necessary.
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Established in 2004, the business surpassed £1m in annual revenues for the first time in 10 years. This followed a decision made a decade ago to focus the company on more profitable and specialised work. The approach has been very successful and the...
Bringing to the market this rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and profitable bakery business with two busy shops and a significant wholesale business.
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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well established and highly profitable driveway and landscaping business carrying out projects across Ayrshire. Specialising in quality driveways, patios and landscaping this business has an excellent reputatio...
This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the leading schoolwear and workwear wholesalers in the UK. Annual net turnover of over £1,000,000 with an excellent gross profit in excess of 40%. Established manufacturing supply chain producing own brand...
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established and profitable quality joinery manufacturing business with spacious freehold premises located in the beautiful Speyside area of the Highlands.
Explore a rapidly expanding edtech SaaS provider with a strong foothold in both educational and corporate training markets, offering a scalable subscription-based model.
Founded over 35 years ago, this is a unique opportunity to acquire one of UK's leading home décor and accessory importers and wholesalers. Operating out of a large warehouse in Scotland.
The business was established by the client in 2014, building up an excellent reputation and repeat client base. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular within the local community. The business has now come to the...
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