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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.
Three established taverns with equal number of currently rented out accommodations both generating a total income £285k with good profits. This operation is a sound development opportunity.
FREEHOLD
Two well-established bakeries located in the home of Doric and no fewer than 300 castles, ruins and stately homes, 50 classic, unspoilt golf courses, and a large number of whisky distilleries. Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland.
Presenting a hospitality opportunity in a spectacular market town location in eastern Scotland, this hotel with spa has tremendous untapped potential for expansion and growth.
FREEHOLD
This catering and function business is situate in one of the six local authorities in the city region of Edinburgh and southeast Scotland. Renown for scenic attractions, Fife has charming villages and towns along the coast and countryside, including...
Presenting a renown hotel, restaurant and bar located in a historic area in northeast Scotland on the East Coast, between the North Sea and the Firth of Tay.
Offering to the right buyer a superbly appointed hotel & restaurant with outbuildings development opportunity.
FREEHOLD
Presenting an opportunity for a proactive acquirer seeking a profitable petrol servicing station located in historic Lanarkshire
The business was established over 11 years ago by the vendor who has been in the industry for the past 30 years. The Business is only now being offered to the market due to the client’s desire for semi-retirement.
Opportunity for a proactive acquirer seeking a well-established fencing and landscaping business with a great reputation located in Scotland.
The business offers building supplies to clients in the Highlands predominately originating from the commercial sector, with an active list reaching a thousand.
Presenting a well-established nursery with a capacity for 87 children with qualified management team in place.
The business provides professional cleaning services including weekly, monthly and yearly deep cleans. Has contractual agreements with car showrooms, vet surgeries and private residences as well as end of tenancy services for private clients and holi...
A recently refurbished well presented and profitable village store, situated on the East Bank of Loch Fyne, offering alcohol licence as well as National Lottery. This is an excellent life style business opportunity.
LEASEHOLD
An employment agency within the agri sector formed by the current proprietors since 2016/17, seeking proactive and insightful acquirer(s) with appetite for growth.
Freehold 21-room hotel in a stunning location with 3-bed accommodation, a spacious bar and lounge facility for 70, and a significant area for events and all miscellaneous functions.
FREEHOLD
This servicing and repairs centre with coach hire has been operating in Aberdeenshire over 40 years.
An opportunity exists to acquire an Aberdeenshire hotel offering several amenities and services from personal leisure to corporate events.
FREEHOLD
An opportunity exists to acquire a UK based stone built hotel located in Aberdeen offering several amenities and services from personal leisure to corporate functions.
FREEHOLD
With a track record going back 30 years, the company boasts specialist skills in wireless technology. The comprehensive product and service offering has, to date, focused on the critical network infrastructure sector, with well-respected expertise in...
Having operated for over 40 years, the business is well-established with a consistent client base. Based on large freehold which could be available as part of the sale, subject to terms.
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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