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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.
Rare opportunity to acquire an award-winning bakery with five established locations, well-equipped and a combined turnover of £1.8 million.
A well-established business with a prime main road location and spacious workshop is currently on the market.
Exciting opportunity to own a successful pub with self-catering accommodation, function rooms, and potential for renovation in a beautiful area of Scotland.
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Unique opportunity to acquire two well-established hotels with a long trading history and diverse income streams.
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Opportunity to own a thriving hotel, bar, and restaurant in a popular tourist town with recent renovations.
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Exciting opportunity to acquire a rapidly expanding forestry groundworks business with a strong financial track record and fixed assets worth over £700k.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established hotel with a contemporary atmosphere and strong regional presence.
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Well-established stairlift and through floor lift installation and maintenance business in Scotland with strong relationships to name-brand suppliers. New contract secured with a local authority providing guaranteed turnover for the next 3 years.
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Exciting opportunity to acquire a thriving transportation business with a diverse customer base and secure revenue streams.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a long-standing steel fabrication business in Scotland with a strong client base and experienced team behind it.
Established vehicle parts and oils supplier with a very impressive turnover, presently seeking buyers within the UK.
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Prime Indian restaurant with high turnover and impressive EBITDA in a desirable location.
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A well-established hotel business with sports facilities and a restaurant, located on a main road, with opportunities for growth in golf tourism.
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Thriving restaurant with farm shop operating at full capacity seeks serious buyers.
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Exciting opportunity to acquire a freehold café and craft shop with an additional 2 bedroom cottage and electric car charging ports onsite.
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Exciting opportunity to acquire a licensed convenience store with strong weekly turnover and a two-bedroom flat included.
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Relocation opportunity with aggregate transport business generating significant turnover and EBITDA. Operating in the region for over 30 years and has developed relationships with local clientele.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a building supplies business serving commercial clients in the Highlands, with high turnover and adjusted EBITDA.
Exciting opportunity to acquire a thriving convenience store with Halal butchers, boasting rising sales and exceptional profits.
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Exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established linen hire and washing company with over 200 active clients in the hospitality sector.
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