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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.
Broughty Ferry based popular hotel benefitting from coastal proximity on the market for a buyer seeking a lifestyle opportunity.
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Presenting a historic hotel located in the centre of renown market town surrounded by stunning countryside.
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Represents an opportunity for a buyer seeking a Highlands based supply, maintenance and equipment hire business.
Callander based well appointed wine, beers and spirits off license boasting a prominent trading position in a densely populated area.
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Highlands based substantial hotel, bar and restaurant with ensuite lodging is available on a freehold basis,
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Banffshire based restaurant and function room with potential for cafe, bar and beer garden, and an additional commercial kitchen is on the market for sale.
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The business offers golf tours across the UK and Europe to international clients. Operating for over 25 years, the vendor has built close relationships with both suppliers and clients.
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Kincardineshire based village inn with immaculately presented owners lodging and employee accommodation available for acquisition on a freehold basis.
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Inverurie based lucrative and well-appointed licensed convenience store is on the market for immediate acquisition due to reluctant retirement of current owner.
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South Ayrshire superbly appointed restaurant and bar in a harbour location with terrific potential for further developing their functions propositioning.
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Based near major commuter roads, the business has a hotel for guests and tourist attractions. Under current ownership since the 1980s, the business is well-established in the local region.
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Renown floor/surface business located in Southern Scotland, established since 1978 and boasting a substantial annual revenue.
A Grangemouth lucrative convenience store has come to the market at a significantly reasonable price due to owner's health.
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Providing professional scaffolding services to a large portfolio of commercial and domestic clients in Ayrshire.
Ayrshire located sought-after tavern benefitting from a perfect town centre trading position.
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Lanarkshire based superbly appointed quaint tea rooms and gift shop with vacant additional units to rent out or developed.
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Angus located bar, restaurant and celebrations locale boasting an additional 5-bed accommodation is presently seeking an acquirer.
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Award winning Scotland based specialist bridal-wear shop with brand exclusivity is seeking an industry acquirer with immediacy and commitment.
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Represents an opportunity for an acquirer seeking a Glasgow based Pub on a freehold basis.
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On the market for an acquirer seeking a West Scotland located landscape and grounds maintenance business with untapped growth potential.
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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