A "renowned and highly successful"Ā Scottish Christmas tree operation has just been launched to the market.
The agent said the farmās "impressive clientele includes Downing Street and The Ritz in London, further underscoring the quality of its crops".
The farm, spanning 334.91 acres, has "long been celebrated for its premium Christmas tree production, offering a rare and lucrative investment opportunity", the agent said.
Harry Graham, associate director, John Clegg & Co, said: "This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly successful business in one of Scotlandās most scenic and productive regions. With over 300,000 trees in various stages of growth and a proven track record of supplying premium markets, the farm offers a strong income stream and significant potential for growth.
"The combination of first-class handling facilities, well-maintained infrastructure, and an attractive three-bed farmhouse makes Garrocher Farm an attractive investment for those seeking to continue the business or diversify into other agricultural ventures. We expect strong interest from those looking to invest in a profitable and distinctive enterprise."
Garrocher Christmas Tree Farm in southwest Scotland has been owned and operated by the James Craig Group, a family business with agricultural roots dating back to 1889.
Over the past 25 years, the farm has built a reputation for excellence, winning prestigious awards such as the title of Best Traditional Christmas Tree at the UKās ātree Oscarsā in 2020.
The agent said: "It has established a reputation for producing high-quality trees, particularly Nordmann firs, which are favoured for their rich green colour and needle retention. The farm has over 300,000 trees of varying ages, with the majority approaching the optimal harvesting size. This positions the business for an exceptional income forecast of Ā£1.7 million over the next four years."
Located two miles from the coastal town of Creetown and within easy reach of major transport hubs like Ayr and Carlisle, Garrocher Farm is "ideally positioned to serve both Scottish and English markets".
The agent said: "The infrastructure at Garrocher Farm is another standout feature. The site includes state-of-the-art handling and wrapping facilities designed to efficiently process and prepare large volumes of Christmas trees for market.
"A spacious Dutch barn, alongside traditional stone-built sheds, and modern steel-frame buildings, supports all operational aspects of the business. Additionally, the farm benefits from a large concrete yard and tree-handling bays, ensuring that trees are processed quickly and efficiently during peak harvesting times.
"In addition to the business infrastructure, the property includes a traditional stone-built farmhouse. This three-bedroom home is centrally located within the farm and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
"While the farmhouse needs modernisation, it offers the potential to be transformed into a comfortable family home or a hub for overseeing the farmās operations. The property also includes additional accommodation for workers, further supporting the farmās seasonal labour needs."
Garrocher Christmas Tree Farm is available via Strutt & Parker for offers over Ā£2 million.
Six-month project to improve 140-year-old city railway bridge begins
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A six month project to improve a 140-year-old railway bridge over Salkeld Street, in Glasgow, has begun.Ā
It's part of a wider Ā£1.5 million programme to repair bridges near Glasgow Central and will continue until March 2025.
The steel structure spans Salkeld Street and the West Coast Main Line, and work includes 'rivet busting' to remove and replace the rivets that hold the steel in place, as well as steelwork repairs and painting.Ā Engineers will also complete 'ballast retention' work, which will see measures put in place to stop ballast - the stone which holds the rails in place - escaping and falling from the structure.
Family to sell hotel in picturesque village on famous Scottish road trip route
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A hotel in a picturesque working fishing village on the North Coast 500 tourist route has been put on the market.
It is the only hotel and public house in the village and the premises also houseĀ the local general store. It is for sale as the owner moves to retire after 25 years.Ā
CornerstoneĀ BusinessĀ Agents said that the Tigh an Eilean Hotel in Shieldaig is āone of the best family-run hotels on the Northwest coast of Scotlandā.Ā āThere are very few locations in the British Isles that can surpass the majestic beauty and vast wilderness of the Northwest Highlands ofĀ Scotland,ā the agent said.
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