All star cast fornew openingThe first phase of the £75million iQ hotel and office developmenthas opened in Aberdeen’s Justice Mill Lane.
The Park Inn by Radisson opened towards the end of August withthe six-storey office space due to follow.
The Hazledene Group developed the 125,000 square ft projectand it was designed by award winning Richard Murphy Architectson the former site of Satrosphere Science Centre. The maincontractor was Miller Construction.
The speculative office development provides 11,606 square ft ofmuch needed Grade A accommodation in the city centre. Itincludes environmentally friendly features like low-energy airconditioning, which uses fresh air when the outside temperatureis below 19 degrees. This makes it 40%more energy efficient thanconventional systems.
It also features 722 square metres of high level outside terracingwith a 2,700 cubic metre atrium housing a steel helical staircase.Arron Finnie, a partner at Joint letting agents Ryden in Aberdeenhas described interest in the prime office development as‘extremely keen.’
The hotel has 185 bedrooms including several suites, businessfriendly rooms and a range of interconnecting familyaccommodation. The hotel’s ground floor houses the RBG barand grill restaurant, which serves a range of dishes includinggourmet burgers, seafood and steaks.
“The level of interest in the opening of the hotel from the local
corporates has been very encouraging,” says the hotel’s GeneralManager David Allan. “We are offering complimentary wifithroughout for everybody and there aren’t too many places thatcurrently do that,” he says.
The hotel’s conference facilities and meeting rooms have beennamed after celebrities with Scottish or local connections - thelargest of which is The Lennox, after Aberdeen-born pop legendAnnie Lennox. It accommodates 200 in theatre style seating andcan be subdivided.
A further five boardrooms provide space for between 2 and 20people and are named after Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, BruceSpringsteen, The Beatles and Angus Young of AC/ DC.
Aberdeen artist Bob Harper, whose work hangs in privatecollections throughout the world, was commissioned to produceportraits of the celebrities, which will be hung at the entrance to therooms. Bob incorporates lyrics of the musicians’ most celebratedworks into his portraits: “I’ve always loved music from the days Ihung around the chipper in Aboyne listening to Bo Diddley andBob Dylan,” he says.
“I’m not musical so this is my creative outlet. I’m fascinated bylyrics and faces, so integrate all the things I like into my style ofpainting.”
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For Sale. Area: 1,191 sq.ft (110.7 sq.m). Price:Offers in the region of £95,000. Retail Unit.Comprises a self-contained ground floor retailunit which has been refurbished and is readyfor immediate occupation. Offers to lease maybe considered.
RYDEN 01224 588866
To Let. Area: 2,226 sq.ft (206.8 sq.m). Rent:£17,800 pa. Modern end terraced industrialunit. Warehouse, office and staffaccommodation. Car Parking/service yard.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.
MARKHALLIDAY &CO. 01224 224499
To Let/May Sell. Area: No. 16 & 17 combined6,557 sq.ft. (609.16 sq.m). Rent: No. 16£52,000 pa. No. 17 £75,000 pa. Twoadjoining West End Terraced Buildingsavailable as a whole, or in part.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Unit 4Wood International Centre,Craigshaw Drive, West Tullos,Aberdeen
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Unit B3 Blackness RoadIndustrial Estate Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 4,489 sq.ft (417 sq.m). Rent:£29,200 pa. Modern terraced industrial unit.Warehouse, office, staff and toiletaccommodation. Private parking/yard area.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Unit 4, Murcar IndustrialEstate Denmore RoadAberdeen
To Let. Area: Warehouse 4,907 sq.ft (456sq.m), Offices 1,935 sq.ft (180 sq.m). Price:£62,500 pa. Modern end terraced unit. Unit 4forms the end unit of a terrace of modernindustrial unit. Flexible lease terms.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Unit 4, Forties IndustrialEstate Hareness CircleAberdeen
To Let. Area: 5,108 sq.ft (475 sq.m). Rent:£40,000 pa, Modern Workshop Unit withOffices and Yard. The subjects comprise amid-terraced unit situated within a terrace of6 similar units.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Claymore Drive AberdeenScience & Energy ParkAberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 5,597 sq.ft (520 sq.m).Rent: £80,000 pa. Price: offers in excess of£750,000. Industrial Unit & Substantial SecureYard. The subjects comprise a detachedindustrial unit with ancillary offices.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Unit B4 BlacknessIndustrial EstateBlackness Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 7,802 sq.ft (724.94 sq.m). Rent:£65,000 pa. Modern terraced industrial unit.Warehouse, high quality offices, staff andtoilet accommodation. Private parking/yardarea. Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Units 1,2,3 AltensIndustrial EstateHareness Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 11,898 sq.ft (1,105.32 sq.m).Rent: Unit 1: £32,360 pa, Unit 2: £31,400 pa,Unit 3: £31,420 pa. Modern TerracedIndustrial Units. The subjects comprise threeadjacent industrial units of steel portal frameconstruction.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Units 1&2, Minto AvenueAltens Industrial EstateAberdeen
To Let. Area: 12080 sq.ft (1122.26 sq.m).Rent: upon application. The subjectscomprise two semi-detached industrial unitsof steel portal frame construction. Availableon highly flexible terms. Car parking.YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399CBRE 01224 219000
Unit D Broadfold RoadAberdeen
To Let. Area: 13,767 sq.ft (1,279 sq.m). Price:Upon application. Modern industrial unit withoffices. The subjects comprise an end-terraced recently extensively refurbished.Offices are based on ground and first floors.Available as a whole or in part.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Howemoss Terrace DyceAberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 13,984 sq.ft (1299.13sq.m). Rent: £120,000 pa. The subjectscomprise a substantial workshop and officefacility with yard. The offices are located tothe front and towards the rear of theworkshop.
DM HALL 01224 594172
Units 1 & 5 Crombie RoadAberdeenTo Let: Area: from 7,286 sq.ft (676.9 sq.m) upto 14,944 sq.ft (1,388.3 sq.m). Highlycompetitive rents and flexible lease termsavailable on two terraced units with ancillaryaccommodation in close proximity toAberdeen harbour.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Units 1-5 GreenbankCrescent East TullosAberdeen
To Let. Area: 15,787 sq.ft (1,466.61 sq.m).Rent: £79,000 pa. The subjects comprise aterrace of industrial units of renderedconcrete block construction with double skinasbestos roof sheeting.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
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Unit 3 Braehead CentreBlackness AvenueAberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,240 sq.ft (115.26 sq.m) Rent:£11,950 pa. Modern terraced industrial unit.Warehouse ideally suited for ancillary storage.Private parking. Flexible lease terms.Immediate entry.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Greenbank Road EastTullos Aberdeen
For Sale. Area: Office 1,480 sq.ft (137.4 sq.m)Site 0.45 acres. Price: offers in region of£175,000. Site/office for sale, subject toground lease. Office extends to 1,480 sq.ftwith development potential. Site area extendsto 0.45 acres, fully serviced and surfaced.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Unit 1 Burnbank BusinessUnits Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2080 sq.ft (193.23 sq.m). Rent:£16,500 pa. End-of-terracewarehouse/workshop units, prominentlocation in Altens Industrial Estate. CarParking.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL 01224 522855
Unit 4 Wood InternationalCentre Craigshaw DriveAberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,226 sq.ft (206.8 sq.m). Rent:£17,800 pa. Modern end terraced industrialunit. Warehouse, office and staffaccommodation. Car Parking/service yard.Flexible lease terms. Immediate entry.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Units 9 & 11, GreenroleTrading Estate HowemossDrive Aberdeen
To Let: Area: 2,347 sq.ft (18 sq.m). Rent:£18,750 pa. Modern industrial Units. Thesubjects comprise a mid terraced industrialunit and an end terraced industrial unit. Thereis yard parking to the front of the building.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024
Unit 2 5-19 Holland StreetAberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,361 sq.ft (219 sq.m). Rent:£17,000 pa. Modern industrial unit withexclusive car parking. The subjects comprisean mid-terraced industrial unit of steel portalframe construction.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Skellyhill Bridge of DonAberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,457 sq.ft (228 sq.m). Rent:Upon application. New build industrial unitand substantial secure yard. Available as awhole or in part. Adjoining the warehouse is asmall office and toilet block.
RYDEN 01224 588866
41 Ann Street Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,760 sq.ft (257 sq.m). Price:£26,000 pa. The property comprises adetached single-storey industrial building ofharled block construction under a corrugatedasbestos roof.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Unit E.28, WellheadsIndustrial CentreWellheads CrescentAberdeen
To Let. Area: 4,236 sq.ft (393.6 sq.m). Rent:£35,000 pa. Mid terraced unit with ancillaryoffices in close proximity to Aberdeen Airport.Competitive rent.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Aberdeen CityIndustrial
To Let. Area: from 1550 sq.ft-3466 sq.ft (144 sq.m to322 sq.m). Rent: upon application. Excellent qualityoffices/workshop/laboratory business units soon tobe environmentally BREEAM rated. Ideal for companiesengaged in R&D. Immediate entry.
COLLIERS CRE 01224 355185
Energy Development CentreAberdeen Science& Energy Park Aberdeen
TO LET: Refurbished warehouse and office premiseswith ancillary car parking. Available as a whole or in part.Flexible terms and incentives available. Refurbishedwarehouse extending to 894 sq m (9,627 sq ft). HighSpecification offices extending to - 385 sq m (4,140 sq ft)capable of subdivision.
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Units 1 & 6 SpringfieldCentre Greenwell RoadAberdeenTo Let. Area: Unit 1: 7,995 sq.ft (742.75sq.m), Unit 6: 8,089 sq.ft (751.48 sq.m). Rent:£56,500 pa. Two modern terraced industrialunits with shared yard. Lease Terms areflexible. Entry immediate.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399SPRINGFIELDESTATEMANAGEMENT 07768 565122
Raiths Industrial EstatePitmedden Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 8,557 sq.ft (795 sq.m) to19,955 sq.ft (1,854 sq.m). The subjects willcomprise rectangular shaped detachedwarehouse and office buildings with secureyards. To the front of the offices there willalso be large car parking areas.
RYDEN 01224 588866
1B Minto Drive AltensIndustrial Estate Aberdeen
To Let/For Sale. Area: from 10,000 sq.ft (929sq.m). Price/Rent: upon application. Newbuild workshop and office facility with secureyard. 1 Minto Drive is a rare opportunity topurchase or lease a tailor made facility tomeet your exact requirements.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272WEST COAST 07590 712030
Unit 3 Kirkhill CommercialPark Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 15,424 sq.ft (1,432.9sq.m). Rent/Price: Contact joint lettingagents. Unit 3 Office/Workshop Unit. KnightProperty Group are to commence thedevelopment of this new office/industrial unitat Kirkhill Commercial Park.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024RYDEN 01224 588866
Broadfold GarageBroadfold Road Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 33,056 sq.ft.(3,071sq.m). Rent: £190,000pa. The subjectscomprise a former motor dealershipoccupying a showroom and workshop facilitywith a large yard. There is a large concreteyard/car parking area with the property.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Deveron Facility HoweMoss Place Aberdeen
For Sale. Area: 38,014 sq.ft (3,531 sq.m)Price: Offers. Industrial Facility with Officesand Secure Concrete Yard. The subjectscomprise a detached two-storey building withprivate on site car parking and open storagefacility.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Cairn Facility Howe MossAvenue Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 43,742 sq.ft (4,062 sq.m). Rent:£380,000 pa. Industrial Unit with Offices andSecure Yards. The subjects comprise twobuildings held on a single lease and eachproviding a workshop and office facility plusancillary concrete surfaced secure yard.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Minto Commercial ParkAltens Aberdeen
For Sale/To Let. 2.32 Acres. Plot 6. BespokeDesign & Development Opportunities. KnightProperty Group have created an exciting newbusiness destination at Minto CommercialPark. Minto Park extends to approximately 11acres (4.45Ha) of commercial land.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024
26 Wellington StreetAberdeen
To Let. Area: 634 sq.ft (58.9 sq.m). Rent:£10,500 pa. Recently refurbished ground andlower ground floor office suite.Accommodation consists of open plan officeson the ground floor level. The propertybenefits from high quality fixtures and fittingsthroughout.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
22 Rubislaw TerraceAberdeen
To Let. Area: 229 sq.ft (21.3 sq.m). Rent:£4,500 pa. Newly refurbished officeaccommodation available within sharedattractive west end granite terrace. Officeincludes male and female toilets, kitchenfacilities and waiting room. Parking available.
GRAHAMMITCHELL ARCHITECTS LTD 01224 649949
Enterprise BusinessCentre Admiral CourtAberdeen
To Let. Area: from 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m).Rent: POA. Modern office suites, goodquality space, city centre location. Carparking available.
ENTERPRISE NE TRUST 01651 863600
116 Rosemount PlaceAberdeen
To Let. Area: 865 sq.ft (80.36 sq.m). Price:£10,000 pa. The subjects comprise a smallopen plan office refurbished to a highstandard, incorporating painted plasterboardlined walls, painted ceiling, carpetedthroughout with male and female WC and teaprep area.
RYDEN 01224 588866
7 Queens GardensAberdeen
To Let. Area: 9.20sq.m (100 sq.ft)-371.6sq.m(4,000sq.ft) Price: Available on request.Flexible and cost effective lease termsavailable for furnished office suites. On-siteparking, broadband Internet, digital telephonesystem, facilities and support staff.
THE SKENE GROUP 01224 620067
Regent House RegentQuay Aberdeen
To Let. Area: From 115 sq.ft (10.68sq.m)upwards. Rent: from £2,180pa upwards.Refurbished fully serviced office suites withcar parking. Flexible lease terms available.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
6 Carden Place Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 150 sq.ft (13.9 sq.m). Rent:upon application. Prestigious west endlocation. Small fully furnished office suitesavailable on a serviced basis. Sizes fromsingle person offices upwards. Flexible leaseterms. Competitive rental packages.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
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To Let/For Sale. Area: 64,793 sq.ft (5,927 sq.m).Price/Rent: On Application. Substantial office andwarehouse with extensive yard on a 7.3 acre site. Thesubject comprises a three storey office building with carparking for circa 140 cars. May be available in part.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Stoneywood Park DyceAberdeen
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Newmachar BusinessCentre Kingseat BusinessPark Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 370 sq.ft (34 sq.m) to 1173sq.ft (108 sq.m). Rent: POA. All inclusive highquality flexible office space with on-siteparking.
ENTERPRISE NE TRUST 01224 289738
7 Waverley Place Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,189 sq.ft (110.5 sq.m). Rent:£21,000 pa. Open plan West End office suitewith parking. The subjects comprise of anopen plan office suite over first floor level of amid terraced granite building.
CBRE 01224 219000
53 Huntly Street Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 927 sq.ft (86.13 sq.m). Rent:13,200 pa. The subjects comprise a 2nd flooroffice suite contained within a four storeybuilding of traditional stone and slateconstruction. Located within Aberdeen citycentre and finished to a modern standard.Parking.
DM HALL 01224 594172
Torridon House RegentQuay Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2 suites of 950 sq.ft (88 sq.m).All inclusive rent from £31,000 per annum.Private car parking. Flexible leases from 6months.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
44 Albert Street Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 116.48 sq m (1254 sqft). Rent: in the region of £40,000 pa. Locatedwithin Aberdeen\'s highly sought after WestEnd Office district. Recently refurbished to ahigh standard. Two metered parking permitsare available from Aberdeen City Council.
DM HALL 01224 594172
20 Golden SquareAberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,560 sq.ft (237.80 sq.m). Rent:upon application. Modern mid-terraced citycentre office premises with parking. Thesubjects comprise ground, first and secondsfloors of a former townhouse of graniteconstruction under a slate roof.
RYDEN 01224 588866
256 Union Street Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,266 sq.ft (210.54 sq.m). Rent:in excess of £35,000 pa. Refurbished citycentre office accommodation. Potential tosplit the accommodation. Car parking to rearof the property.
DM HALL 01224 594172
137-139 GallowgateAberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,993 sq.ft (185.15 sq.m). Rent:£25,000 pa. Refurbished City Centre Officeswith Car Parking. The property comprises atwo storey and lower ground floor building ofgranite construction.
RYDEN 01224 588866
4 Albert Street Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,561 sq.ft (237.93 sq.m). Rent:£55,000 pa. West end office. The subjectscomprise a mid-terraced, single storey,basement and attic building of graniteconstruction. Parking available.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024
Greenbank Place EastTullos Aberdeen
For Sale/To Let. Open plan offices on twofloors extending to 7570 sq.ft (703.3 sq.m)available in suites from 866 sq.ft (80.45 sq.m).Warehouse unit of 3524 sq.ft (327.39 sq.m)plus mezzanine storage of 985 sq.ft (91.5sq.m). Immediate entry.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Cresent House 35Summer Street Aberdeen
For Sale. Area: 3,627 sq.ft (336.93 sq.m).Price: offers over £380,000. City Centre officepremises. The subjects occupy part of thefirst, second and attic floors of a part two-storey and attic, part three-storey terracedbuilding.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Twin Spires BusinessPark Mugiemoss RoadAberdeen
To Let/For Sale. Area: Last two remainingbuildings. Floor sizes ranging from 2,075sq.ft to 4,150 sq.ft.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Custom House GuildStreet Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 4,292 sq.ft. (398.7 sq.m). Rent:£59,000 pa. Excellent location oppositeUnion Square. Refurbished open plan officeaccommodation. Private car parking. Flexiblelease terms. Immediate entry.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Lower Ground Floor 3Queen's Terrace Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 273.14 sq.m (2,940 sq.ft). Rent:upon application. The subjects comprise alower ground floor office suite within a granitebuilding under a pitched slated roof arrangedover lower ground, ground, first and secondfloors. 3 car parking spaces.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Crombie House 72Crombie Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,842 sq.ft (264 sq.m). Price:£45,000 pa exclusive. The subjects comprisea recently refurbished open plan office suitewith car parking. Immediate entry andflexible lease terms available.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
39 Queens Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,827 sq.ft (262.6 sq.m). Rent:£73,500 pa. Striking west end granite buildingcurrently undergoing comprehensiverefurbishment resulting in space of thehighest quality. 14 private car parking spaces.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
70 Ardarroch RoadAberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,581 sq.ft (239.8 sq.m). Rent:Offers in the region of £25,000 pa.Office/Workshop premises. The subjectscomprise a two-storey office and workshopbuilding of granite construction under apitched and slated roof.
FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Alford House 8 AlfordPlace Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 2,740 sq.ft (254.55 sq.m). Rent:£60,000 pa. Detached west end officebuilding with parking. The subjects comprisea traditional detached building arranged overbasement, ground and first floors.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Pavilion 4 Ground FloorAberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,524 sq.ft (141.6 sq.m). Rent:£26,000 + VAT. Open plan office suite. Thepremises comprise self-contained groundfloor accommodation within a modern 2storey pavilion.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
1 Claremont StreetAberdeen
To Let. Area: 1534 sq.ft (142.51 sq.m). Rent:£25,000 pa. Modern office accommodationlocated within Aberdeen's prestigious westend district. Generous car-parking provision.
DM HALL 01224 594172
47B St Mary's CourtHuntly Street Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,856 sq.ft (173,36 sq.m) Rent:£35,000 pa. Self contained office suite withprivate parking. Open plan layout withincourtyard setting. Central location.Immediate entry.
MARK HALLIDAY & CO. 01224 224499
Unit 10 BurnbankBusiness Units Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,884 sq.ft (175 sq.m). Rent:£24,000 pa. Open plan office unit. Theproperty comprises an end terraced singlestorey self-contained open plan office withtoilet and kitchen facilities. 5 car parkingspaces.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL 01224 522855
62 Dee Street Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,403 sq.ft (130.3 sq.m). Rent:£27,500 pa. An end terraced office buildingwith generous car parking. The building hasrecently undergone extensive refurbishmentto provide high specification, modern officeaccommodation.
FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Aberdeen CityOffice
To Let. Area: 2,617 sq.ft (243.13 sq.m). Rent: £40,000 pa.Office space with car parking. The subjects comprise aground floor open plan office suite contained within abuilding of outstanding architectural quality.
JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800
The Glover PavilionAberdeen Science andTechnology Park, Aberdeen
To Let. Premium fully serviced office space. Theseoffices are refurbished to the highest standard and latesttechnology in prestigious traditional terraced buildingwith rear parking. Available as independent suites.Excellent value with no hidden costs.
EXCEL PROPERTIES 01224 594100
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Level One East RiversideHouse Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 4,690 sq.ft (435.75 sq.m). Rent:Upon application. The subjects comprise amodern office suite located on level onewithin a five-storey building
RYDEN 01224 588866
Westhill Business ParkPeregrine Road Aberdeen
To Let/For Sale. Area: 11,500 sq.ft approx.(1,068 sq.m). Price: on application.Prestigeous high quality headquarters officebuilding. Entire first floor available to let.Office Parking for 53 cars. Possible potentialfor office extension.
ATHOLLS 01224 637666
Centurion Court NorthEsplanade West Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 3,120 sq.ft (290 sq.m) -12,756 sq.ft (1,186 sq.m). Rent: dependanton lease length. Modern space overlookingRiver Dee. Very flexible lease terms andcompetitive rent. Good on-site parking.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
1-4 Albyn TerraceAberdeen
To Let. Area: 14,302 sq.ft (1329 sq.m). Rent:Upon application. Superb West End Officeswith Parking. The property comprises asubstantial and imposing building arrangedover ground, lower ground, first and secondfloors. Large secure car park.
JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800AB ROBB 01224 611800
Smithfield Road Aberdeen
For Sale. Area: 15,550 sq.ft (1445 sq.m).Price: Offers are invited. Three storey officeblock with associated leisure accommodationand church. Excellent potential fordevelopment with good access onto thecity's main arterial route. Double garage.
ATHOLLS 01224 637666
Johnstone House RoseStreet Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 5,400 sq.ft. (502 sq.m.) Citycentre/West end location adjacent to multistorey car park. Self contained suite. Mix ofopen plan and cellular space. Stunningentrance and serviced reception area.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Kirkton House KirktonAvenue Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 5,455 sq.ft (506.9 sq.m). Rent:upon application. The availableaccommodation comprises an entire moderndetached office building of brickworkconstruction with a flat roof. Car parkingavailable.
FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Howe Moss AvenueKirkhill Industrial EstateAberdeen
For Sale/To Let. Area: 6,116 sq.ft (568.20sq.m). Price: Offers invited. Rent: £17.50 persq.ft. Office Premises. The subjects will bebuilt to Grade A standard arranged overground and first floor. Car Parking available.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Crombie MillsGrandholm Village Aberdeen
For Sale/To Let. Area: 3,084 sq.ft (286.51sq.m) to 6,168 sq.ft (573 sq.m) Two storeyself contained office buildings withdesignated car parking. Air Con, Broadbandincluded.
RYDEN 01224 588866
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16 and 17Rubislaw Terrace Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: No. 16 & 17 combined6,557 sq.ft. (609.16 sq.m). Rent: No. 16£52,000 pa. No. 17 £75,000 pa. Twoadjoining West End Terraced Buildingsavailable as a whole, or in part.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Dee Bridge HouseBridge of Dee Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 9,400 sq.ft (876 sq.m). Priceupon application. New landmark officebuilding in strategic location. Available to letSeptember 2008. Contemporary design withhigh specification finish. Generous carparking spaces.RYDEN 01224 588866CBRE 01224 219000
Ebury House Dee StreetAberdeen
To Let. Area: 4,000 - 10,000 sq.ft (371 sq.m -929 sq.m). Competitive rentals. Mixed openplan/cellular. Good quality space with on siteparking.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Delta House ArnhallBusiness Park Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 17,744 sq.ft (1,648.7 sq.m).Rent: available on request. A distinctivelydesigned open plan modern office that is setwithin landscaped grounds with dedicatedcar parking and an excellent outlook that israrely found in business park locations.
CBRE 01224 219000RYDEN 01224 588866
Weatherford HouseLawson Drive Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 18,275 sq.ft (1,697.60 sq.m).Rent: £250,000 pa. Modern three storeydetached office building with substantial carparking. Internally the subjects comprise alarge modern reception area at ground floor.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Pilgrim House PalmerstonRoad Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 20,000 sq.ft (1,858 sq.m). Newhigh quality office development. Accessraised flooring and comfort cooling. Excellenton site parking.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
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To Let. Area: from 161 sq.ft (15 sq.m) to 4,461 sq.ft(414 sq.m). Range of modern open plan office suiteswith existing cat 5e structured cabling. Flexible leaseterms and costs on application. Ideal for companiesengaged in R & D.
COLLIERS CRE 01224 355185
Aberdeen Science ParksBridge of DonBalgownie Drive Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 4,597 sq.ft (427.06 sq.m). Rent: £120,000pa.Prestigious West End Office building. Attractively plannedas a mix of open plan and traditional cellular officeaccommodation. Finishes throughout are to a highstandard. Private car parking for 11 vehicles.
MARK HALLIDAY & COMPANY 01224 224499
8 Victoria Street Aberdeen
TO LET: 2nd and 3rd floor office suites from 543 sq.m(5845 sq.ft) up to 1213 sq.m (14191 sq.ft). Self containedsuites. Located in a popular business district location.Generous on site parking. Good access onto the city’smain arterial route. Flexible lease terms.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Broadfold House,Broadfold Road,Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
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Admiral Court Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 3,350 sq.ft (327.9 sq.m) to20,292 sq.ft (1,885.1 sq.m). Rent: £21 persq.ft. High quality open plan officeaccommodation. Feature glazed circularaccessed towers with curved staircases.Parking for 49 vehicles.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Elrick House WesthillBusiness Park Aberdeen
For Sale/To Let. Area: 20,690 sq.ft (1922sq.m). Rent: £310,000 pa. Fully refurbishedmodern office building providing two 10,000sq.ft open plan floorplates. Excellent on siteparking. 101 spaces. Immediate entry.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Gordon House GreenbankRoad Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: from 200 sq.ft to25,622 sq.ft. Modern 2 storey office buildingavailable in whole or individual suites. Flexiblelease terms on a rental or all inclusive basis. 2squash courts and gym area. 73 car parkingspaces.
CBRE 01224 219000
Blackness Road AltensAberdeen
To let/For Sale. Area: 27,710 sq.ft (2,574sq.m). Price/Rent: upon application. Officesavailable for sale or to let. Details onapplication.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
City Wharf Aberdeen
To Let. Size: 584 sq.ft - 27,785 sq.ft(54.3sq.m - 2,581.3 sq.m). A six storeyGrade A office space development in thecentre of Aberdeen.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Aspect: 32 ArnhallBusiness Park Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 4,000 - 25,000 sq.ft (372 -2,322 sq.m) available in whole or part for saleor lease in flexible unit sizes. Aspect:32 is anexciting new development consisting of fourhigh quality, high specification officepavilions.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Aberdeen Business ParkAberdeen
To Let. Area: 10,000 sq.ft (929 sq.m) to33,166 sq.ft (3,081.2 sq.m). CompetitiveRent. 2 Office Pavilions in close proximity toAberdeen Airport. Suites Available fromapprox 7,500 sq.ft (696 sq.m). Immediateavailability. Pavilion 2 now let.
RYDEN 01224 588866FG BURNETT 01224 572661
TO LET: Open plan suites from 533sq.m (5,734sq.ft)up to 4,904sq.m (52,784sq.ft). Generous car parking.Competitive rent £16/sq.ft. Flexible terms.Open class 4 use with no restrictions.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272RYDEN 01224 588866
The Excel Centre,Aberdeen Science & EnergyPark, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 10,000 sq.ft (930 sq.m). Flexible Leaseand ownership terms. Aberdeen Gateway is the new 45Acre Business Park with full planning permission in placefor a 156,000 sq ft headquarters office facility.Please visit www.aberdeengateway.com.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272RYDEN 01224 588866
Aberdeen GatewayAberdeen
IQ Aberdeen, Justice MillLane Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 124,923 sq.ft (11,606 sq.m). Exciting andinnovative office development right in the heart of the city.Low energy displacement air conditioning. 3 x 13 personhigh speed passenger lifts. Secure underground car parking.
RYDEN 01224 588866DONALD BEGG 07974 706697
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A Highland hotel with stunning views over the sea to Skyehas come on the market as its current owners prepare forretirement.
The Lochalsh Hotel at Kyle of Lochalsh has 47 bedrooms and ison the market with an asking price of £825,000.
It’s the largest hotel in the village and has been run by the samefamily for more than a decade with an annual turnover of morethan half a million pounds.
The late nineteenth century hotel was built by the HighlandRailway Company and is being marketed by Allied Souter andJaffrey in Inverness.
Head of Agency, Jeff Collins reports early interest and says:“There is lots of scope for this business as we continue to see aboom in the number of tourists visiting the area. Lots of peoplearrive in Kyle on the train without pre-booked accommodation,so a clear opportunity exists to service this market.”
The tourist trade generates an annual gross output of £735 millionin the Highlands and Islands. “The West Highlands is also amongthe UK’s most exciting destinations for outdoor pursuits, sothere’s lots of potential to market to enthusiasts,” Jeff Collins said.
Allied Souter and Jaffray is also letting agent for the InvernessAirport Business Park. “We are only just starting now, but thereare a number of inquiries that we have got logged already for that- anything from small local users for a couple of acres up to somefairly big possible requirements for industrial or office space.There’s another hotel consent there too which they will bemarketing as well.”
Mr Collins welcomed news of earlier airport opening times fromthe beginning of October. “The airport has got consent to openfive days a week from 3 in the morning to receive Royal Mail. Itgives a lot more scope and that is another good piece of newsabout Inverness.”
He said there was plenty of activity in the local market. “Invernessis still doing remarkably well and we have let probably upwards of12,000 square ft of offices in Inverness in the last two or threemonths.
“ We have let shops in Inverness, we have let industrial space inInverness and we are doing that reasonably consistently. OutwithInverness it’s much more tenuous, so I think all the little townsare struggling a little bit and people are a little bit more risk aversein these places.
Knight Frank markets newunits for let at BalmacassieIndustrial Estate, Ellon
New sales role at Greenwell Equipment
Greenwell Equipment hascreated a new post of OfficeFurniture Sales Manager tohelp the business cope withincreased sales.
The company has appointedAberdeen man Donald Stewartto oversee sales of new andused office furniture and tosource new lines for their rangeof products. Mr Stewart will alsobe responsible for schedulingdeliveries.
Donald said "I am lookingforward to my new role atGreenwell Office Furniture.
I believe there are exciting times ahead for myself and the team.
Due to the recession our selection of used furniture is as much indemand as the new furniture, which I believe puts us in a strongposition in a very competitive market."
"I am looking forward to welcoming our current customers to ourshowroom and building a base of new customers, who will bepleasantly surprised by the vast range we have to offer."
Greenwell Equipment is based in Aberdeen’s East Tullos IndustrialEstate and specialises in sales and rental of new and used officefurniture, portable office cabins, shipping and storage containers,pallet racking systems, industrial shelving and mezzanine floors.
The company is a leading supplier of quality used office furniturewith one of the the largest showrooms in Aberdeen with customerparking.
For further information on the range of goods and services offeredby Greenwell Equipment, visit www.greenwellequipment.co.ukor phone (01224) 899573.
Rooms with a view -Over the sea to Skye
Aberdeen, UK – Knight Frank has been appointed byLawrence Milne, a local painting and decorating business,to market new industrial units at Balmacassie IndustrialEstate, Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
The two recently completed industrial units, 5A and 5B, areavailable for immediate occupation and can be let separately, oras a whole, and provide from 2,344 sq ft to 4,688 sq ft. The unitsare semi detached with ancillary car parking and external openstorage. Knight Frank is seeking rent of £16,750 per annum foreach unit on behalf of Lawrence Milne.
Balmacassie Industrial Estate is located on the eastern outskirtsof Ellon, approximately 16 miles north of Aberdeen. Phase 2 ofthe Estate lies between the existing Castle Park Industrial Estateand the new A948 bypass to the north of Ellon.
Occupiers in close proximity include Tesco superstore and petrolstation, JRD Equipment and Ellon Business Centre. LawrenceMilne will also be relocating their own business premises from anexisting site in Ellon town centre to a bespoke unit at Balmacassie,adjacent to the available premises.
Katherine Monro, partner, Knight Frank said: “The units have beenbuilt speculatively by our client and represent good qualityindustrial accommodation in a popular area. The units are withineasy commuting distance to both Aberdeen and Peterhead sothey will be attractive to a variety of local businesses.
“It’s also encouraging to see speculative development again andthis represents another sign that the market is showing real signsof recovery.”
New names for UnionSquare openingsThe pioneers of pan-Asian inspired food – wagamama –open a new restaurant in Union Square in September.
The noodle restaurant is taking a 3,000sq ft space within theAberdeen retail and leisure centre and will be the company’s firstrestaurant outside the central belt.
Streetwear designer Gio-Goi is also opening its first UK standalonestore in Union Square. The designer, who was named YoungFashion Brand of the Year by Drapers in 2007, has taken a2,088sq-ft store as it looks to bring the full Gio-Goi brand offeringto the UK market.
The British brand was created in the 1980’s with the label havingits roots in the Manchester music and club scene.
Contemporary café chain, The Streat, is another new name forUnion Square alongside recently confirmed tenants Subway,Zizzi’s, Giraffe and Prezzo.
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There are positive signs of recovery in the commercialproperty market in Dundee, according to city surveyor,Fergus McDonald.
“There have been a number of sizeable industrial propertyrequirements over the past 3 to 4 months and recent lettings suchas the four pre-lets secured by James Keillor Estates onDunsinane Avenue suggest demand still exists for new buildaccommodation,” says Mr McDonald, a surveyor with Ryden inDundee.
He says that although the industrial property market in Dundeehas seen little activity over the past 12 months, there are signs ofa slight recovery, particularly within the trade counter sector.
“The level of office take up at the start of the year was very low butlike the industrial market has improved slightly and looks set tocontinue at a steady level, particularly for suites between 1,000 -2,500 sq. ft.
“ Within the last couple of months, three units of circa 2,000 sq.ft have gone under offer at City Quay alone, all of which areexpected to conclude shortly,”Mr McDonald continued.
He believes Dundee Waterfront and the V& A factor is having asignificant impact on the city. “I think its fair to say Dundee has anegative perception from those who live outside the city, andsometimes from Dundonians themselves.
“The impact, however, of the waterfront development which willinclude a new branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, I am surewill have a positive impact on the city's commercial propertymarket.”
And Mr McDonald says there are already signs of this effect atwork:
“Tay Hotel, for example, which sits approximately 200 yards fromthe V&A site, has been empty for years but is now attractinginterest from a number of potential investors as a result of themuseum proposals.”
Despite gloomy news of local redundancies in the video games
industry, there are other bright signs of the horizon though.“Renewable energy is also an area that could potentially bringhuge opportunities and help increase optimism in the city.
“The Dundee Renewables team, which includes the city council,Scottish Enterprise, Forth Ports and the Port of Dundee, areworking to raise the profile of the potential that exists in the city andmake it a recognised centre for offshore renewables,” MrMcDonald said.
Landmark buildinglined up for new lifeOne of Dundee’s landmark historic buildings is up for saleand could be transformed into a luxury hotel.
There’s interest from international hotel operators in the Grade Alisted Customs House and Harbour Chambers at the heart of thecity’s Waterfront.
The late Georgian mansion house was formerly the Dundee PortAuthority’s head quarters and offers 28,000 square ft ofdevelopment space in a prime location near the proposed site ofthe new V & A Museum at Dundee.
It was put up for sale this Spring by Unicorn Property Group andhas attracted significant interest. “We are coming to the end of alock out period with this developer who has two internationalbrands looking very seriously at the Customs House and HarbourChambers,” says Tim Allan of Unicorn Property Group.
“It’s a great building and we have two particular designs that havebeen discussed in detail with the council and Historic Scotland,because clearly it’s an important historic building and has to betreated with respect.
The building is in excellent condition and retains original periodfeatures both inside and out. There are 40 car-parking spaces on
site and further council parking available nearby. The site couldaccommodate a number of hotel styles from a 38-room boutiquehotel to an upscale business hotel with around 100 rooms. Thiswould involve using the existing building or incorporating a newbuild extension.
Dundee City Council and Historic Scotland have indicated theywill support sensitive conversions to leisure use, including newbuild sections on the South Elevation.
“If we come to the end of the lockout period and we haven’tmanaged to do a deal then we have a number of other interestedparties who have been waiting in the wings,” Mr Allan told CPR.
“We are very happy for other people to look at the site and visit it,but we will not enter material discussions during the lockoutperiod,” says Mr Allan, who expects a decision will be made inSeptember.
The move would be another jewel in the crown for Dundee’sfashionable City Quay. “It would be good for City Quay to get anotheroffer down here because with the V & A coming here it’s going to bean area of great potential. It’s a great building with lots of potentialand Dundee, certainly from the research we have done, has got thecapacity to take more of these hotels,” Mr Allan added.
Daredevil businesswomantakes the plunge!The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has received a fundingboost, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a daredevilAberdeen businesswoman.
Isobel Maughan runs award-winning Bridge of Don-based officefit-out specialist firm Accommodation Services Management(ASM) with husband Frank and she recently decided to do her bitfor charity – by abseiling 165 feet down the landmark Forth RailBridge and raising over £1,200.
The Awesome Abseil was organised to raise funds for the Dukeof Edinburgh Award Scheme. Since its inception in 1956, thescheme has been dedicated to the personal development ofyoung people from all backgrounds and, to date, four millionpeople in the UK have participated.
“I have not had any personal contact with the Duke ofEdinburgh’s Award, but my husband and I recently attended adinner hosted by local hotelier Stewart Spence of the Marcliffe atPitfodels to promote the programme,” explained Isobel.
“I learned a great deal about the work carried out and wasimpressed by the efforts made to involve a wide range of youngpeople, and the benefits gained. During the evening, the annualabseil was mentioned and the thought of a personal challengeseemed like a good idea – the excellent red wine Stewart servedon the night probably played a part in the decision too!”
Isobel added: “I was nervous, but it was an amazing experienceand I am so glad to have done it. My sincere thanks go toeveryone who supported my fundraising and won me the placeof top fundraiser of the day.”
Stewart Spence added: “Many congratulations to Isobel – itwas a fantastic achievement and I was delighted to be able tosupport her.”
Hopeful signs of activityin Dundee market
Isobel Maughan with left: Bruce Robertson, chairman, Duke ofEdinburgh Award Scheme Scotland and right: Barry Fisher, chief
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Companies are being urged to move quick to takeadvantage of little known new tax changes that can allowthem to give their premises a much needed facelift andhelp drive forward growth.
Scotland’s leading workplace design experts Space Solutions hasteamed up with Chartered Accountants and BusinessConsultants Atkinson Donnelly to highlight a raft of tax breaks thatChancellor George Osborne maintained in his June 22 Budget.
During this continuing storm of the recession, many businessesare looking to embark on change within their business - whetheroptimising current space, downsizing, relocation, or carrying outrefits and refurbishments - but are concerned at the expenditureinvolved.
Derek Binnie, Director of Space Solutions, said: “A key priority forclients is to get the right advice at the earliest stage to assure theyget best value. Through these early discussions with our clients,where we focus on designing the optimum solution andmaximising the budgets, it became apparent few are aware of thetax benefits recently announced in the Budget.”
The changes - offering firms the chance to maximise the moneyavailable to them through tax reliefs - were first outlined in the pre-election Budget.
The key change is the increase in the Annual InvestmentAllowance (AIA) for expenditure on plant, machinery, fixtures andfittings, which has doubled from £50,000 to £100,000. The latestBudget will see the AIA reduce to £25,000 from April 2012 to re-balance the reduction in Corporation Tax – highlighting the needfor firms to act now.
Through sensible tax planning, tax savings on £100,000 qualifyingexpenditure can be as much as £28,000 for companies and upto £50,000 for other businesses.
Betty Glancey, Senior Tax Manager at Atkinson Donnelly, said: “Itmakes sense to investigate all opportunities to increase the taxsavings that you have available to you. You could be able to affordwhat you once thought was unaffordable.
“And what Mr Osborne’s Budget has told us is that there morereason than ever to move now to maximise reliefs for capitalallowances at present rates.”
Both Space Solutions and Atkinson Donnelly believe that the mostsuccessful tax relief claims are achieved when specialists workclosely together early in the design process.
Some of the benefits of this planning can be:
Factoring of the value of allowances into financial costingexercises and options
Allowing the value of a construction work associated withinstallation of machinery, fixtures and fittings to possibly increasethe tax savings.
Optimised claim values, fewer HMRC queries and a strongernegotiating position
Early identification of items likely to be challenged allowing forsupporting evidence to be compiled
Capturing contemporary documentary evidence
The new allowances can also serve to enhance tax losses insituations which, when carried back against years where theremay have been a tax liability, could result in actual tax repaymentsfrom the HMRC.
Space Solutions is Scotland’s largest independent workplacesolutions company, helping businesses manage changes withinthe workplace. It operates UK-wide - from bases in Aberdeen,Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Livingston - to design, build, fitout, refurbish and relocate modern and productive businessenvironments.
*The advice given here acts as a general overview of the benefitsthat tax reliefs could bring to a business but no action should betaken based on this information without advice from professionaladvisors.
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A private client of Chancerygate Asset Management hasacquired an industrial unit at Altens for £1,950,000 reflectingan initial net yield of 8 %.
Ryden acted for the purchaser of the detached industrial Unit 1 atHareness Road, which comprises 17,430 sq. ft of warehouseaccommodation, 3,505 sq ft of office space and an 870sq yardexternal storage yard.
It’s let to tube and pipeline specialists Marla Tube Fittings on a FRIlease until October 2020 and produces a rental of £165,000 perannum.
Investment partner at Ryden’s Aberdeen office Ken Shaw said: “Thislatest transaction provides further evidence of strong investordemand for industrial property in Aberdeen. Our client wasparticularly attracted to the tenant’s covenant and the building’sexcellent location and refurbished condition, which togetherprovides strong fundamentals for the future.”
Mark Halliday & Co acted for the vendor, Drum Property Group.
Deal signalsstrong investordemand
New campus bringsboost to the HighlandsA multi million pound new campus will bring state of the artnew facilities for education and academic research toInverness and is expected to create thousands of new jobs.
The development on land at the east of the city will provide newheadquarters for Inverness College, the UHI Millenium Institute, theScottish Agricultural College and the Centre for Health Science.
It will include student accommodation and new sports facilities,which will serve the whole community and prove a significantattraction to encourage young people to study in the Highlands.
The 215-acre development will be on land near the A9 oppositeRaigmore Hospital with the first phase due for completion in 2014.
“This is a major development both in terms of scale but also interms of the multiplicity of stake holders that are going to beinvolved,” says Project Director Ruaraidh MacNeil from theHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which is leading the leadrole in the venture.
“The idea is to co-locate a number of institutions that arecomplementary to one another to try and achieve a collaborativecoming together of ideas and interests, so that the sum of the partsis bigger than the whole, “ says Mr MacNeil.
HIE is investing over £30 million on the project, acquiring the landand developing the site in preparation for construction next year.
“This is the single biggest project HIE has got involved in, in termsof what’s going to happen and its impact on the economy,” saidMr MacNeil. It’s estimated the development could bring up to6,000 thousand jobs to the area and generate a multi million poundboost for the local economy.
The new Inverness College proposal is expected to cost about £75million and extends to around 17,000 square ft. A recent surveyrevealed the region has around 18,000 fewer 18-30 year olds incomparison with the overall age profile of Scotland’s population.
Many youngsters said the lack of a Highland University was key intheir decision to move away. The UHI has degree awarding powersbut is currently pursuing University status.
The new campus would also provide another base for the Centrefor Health Science which already has headquarters at RaigmoreHospital. The Scottish Agricultural College currently carries out arange of research and consultancy work at its existingheadquarters in Inverness.
A further development will be a social enterprise hotel to providefresh opportunities for young people experiencing difficulties. Thiswould be developed as collaboration between the Calman Trustand Albyn Housing Ltd.
Mr MacNeil says the project is a huge boost for Inverness: “Overthe years Inverness has gradually grown, it’s become moreinteresting and there’s more cultural activity going on. It’s a reallygood place to live now and people see it that way because theycan access the countryside very easily, but there’s enoughhappening within it as a small city to attract people as well.”
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David Allan commented: “The paintings are fantastic, as well as uniqueand I think they will be a real talking point.” He said the celebrity line uphad to include Elvis: “After all, everyone knows thatthe King’s forebears
came originally from Lonmay in Aberdeenshire.”
The Beatles win a place in the all star line up because they came toAberdeen on tour before they became mega stars and The Bossfeatures because of his connection with the Bruce clan!
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11 Menzies Road TorryAberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 357 sq.ft (33.16 sq.m).Rent: £6,000 pa. Price: Offers over £50,000.City centre mid-terraced retail unit withconsent for a Pizza Takeaway. Internally thesubjects are divided to provide a retail salesarea.
RYDEN 01224 588866
398 George StreetAberdeen
To Let. Area: 485 sq.ft (45.06 sq.m). Rent:£6,900 pa. Ground Floor Shop. The subjectscomprise a ground floor and basement retailunit part of an end terrace. The shop unitbenefits from a double frontage.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL 01224 522855
481 Great Western RoadAberdeen
To Let. Area: 847 sq.ft (78.66 sq.m). Rent:£26,000 pa. Retail unit. The premisescomprise a mid-terraced retail unit set withina terrace of modern retail units. Goodsaccess to the rear of the premises.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024
203 Rosemount PlaceAberdeen
To Let. Area: 1,665 sq.ft (154.68 sq.m). Rent:£14,500 pa. Retail unit with benefit of returnfrontage. The subjects comprise ground floorand basement of a four storey cornerbuilding.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024
Units 3, 8 & 19 DyceShopping Centre Dyce
To Let. Area: from 875 sq.ft (81.32 sq.m) to1,907 sq.ft (177.70 sq.m). Rent: from £12,000pa. Three ground floor retail units availablewithin the ASDA Dyce shopping centre. Thesubjects benefit from the use of a substantialcar park.
GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024
The Academy ShoppingCentre Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 400 sq.ft (37 sq.m) -10,000 sq.ft (929 sq.m). Rent: uponapplication. Units available in The AcademyShopping Centre. The centre comprises amix of closed and open court yard spacehousing a collection of both retail and leisureoperators.
CBRE 01224 219000
Units 2, 4 & 5 CliftonRoad KittybrewsterShopping Centre Aberdeen
To Let. Area: from 725 sq.ft (67.35 sq.m).Rent: from £12,500 pa. The subjectscomprise 3 mid-terraced retail unitscomprising blockwork walls under a flat feltroof. Each unit benefits from a large modernaluminium shop front and rear service access.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Great Northern RoadAberdeen
To Let. Area: Unit B: 4,058 sq.ft (377 sq.m).Rent: £15 per sq.ft. Following letting to ActiveOffice only one unit remaining. Car-parking forapproximately 44 cars is provided.
CBRE 01224 219000CULVERWELL 01412 486611
Hareness Road AltensIndustrial Estate Aberdeen
For Sale. Area: 3.37 hectares (8.33 acres).Price: in excess of £3.95 million. Feuholddevelopment site. Prime industrial location.Available as a whole, or in separate lots. Noties to Design & Build.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Development Site Earn'sHeugh Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 0.259 acres. Rent: £8,364 pa.Site is within established residential areaand available for community use. Comprisesof an area of amenity ground, gently slopingin a south easterly direction to the paradeof shops.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL 01224 522855
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Development Site (next toTesco Filling Station)Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 0.9 acres. Rent: uponapplication. 0.9 acres immediately availableon design and build package basis.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Badentoy Park PortlethenAberdeenshire
To Let/May Sell. Area: 20,516 sq.ft (1906sq.m). Price/Rent: upon application. Newpurpose built office, warehouse/workshopand yard facility with approximately 64 carparking spaces. Office accommodation willbe provided over two floors.JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800
FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Burghmuir PlaceBlackhall Industrial EstateInverurieTo Let. Area: 11,429 sq.ft (1,061.81 sq.m).Rent: £85,000 pa. The subjects comprise adetached warehouse facility, incorporatingancillary offices with mezzanine above, and avariety of further storage areas, on a site ofapproximately 0.79 ha (1.95 acres).
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Balmoral Business ParkLoirston Aberdeen
To Let/For Sale. Area: from 5,035 sq.ft (468sq.m)-52,000 sq.ft (4,832 sq.m). Tailoredpackages or outright sale basis available.Flexibility is the key word in describing thisprestigious development, includes officespace and industrial warehouse.Potential for hotel.
RYDEN 01224 588866
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Markethill IndustrialEstate Turriff Aberdeenshire
To Let. Area: 2.25 HA (5.57 ACRES).Commerical buildings on a design and buildpackage/site sales. The site is fully serviced,level and ripe for commercial development.
RYDEN 01224 588866
Burnside Business CentrePeterhead
To Let. Area: from 165 sq.ft (15.3 sq.m).Price: from £313 + vat per month. All inclusivecustom sized office units and meeting room.45 minutes drive from Aberdeen. Parkingavailable.
ENTERPRISE NE TRUST 01779 822000
Thainstone BusinessCentre Inverurie
To Let: Area: 160 sq.ft (14.8 sq.m). Rent:POA. Stylish office and meeting space only20 minutes from Aberdeen city. On-siteparking available. Tel. 01467 672500.
ENTERPRISE NE TRUST 01651 863600
Development Site Earn'sHeugh Road Aberdeen
To Let. Area: 0.259 acres. Rent: £8,364 pa.Site is within established residential area andavailable for community use. Comprises of anarea of amenity ground, gently sloping in asouth easterly direction to the parade of shops.
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL 01224 522855
Development Site (next toTesco Filling Station)Aberdeen
To Let/May Sell. Area: 0.9 acres. Rent: uponapplication. 0.9 acres immediately availableon design and build package basis.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
Hareness Road AltensIndustrial Estate Aberdeen
For Sale. Area: 3.37 hectares (8.33 acres).Price: in excess of £3.95 million. Feuholddevelopment site. Prime industrial location.Available as a whole, or in separate lots. Noties to Design & Build.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272
Pavilion 1 & 4 KingseatBusiness ParkAberdeenshire
To Let. Area: from 3,571 sq.ft (348.54 sq.m).Rent: upon application. Superb OfficePavilions. The subjects comprise two modernoffice pavilions known as Pavilion 1 andPavilion 4 Kingseat Business Park.
JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800
Thainstone Axis CentreInverurie
To Let. Area: 4,500 sq.ft (418.1 sq.m). Rent:£17 per sq.ft. (exc of VAT). High quality openplan office accommodation arranged overground and firsts floors with parking.
FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Pavilions 2 & 3 KingseatBusiness Park KingseatAberdeenshireTo Let. Area: 3,778 sq.ft (351 sq.m) Pavilion 2&3.Rent: each pavilion £61,000pa. Pavilions 2 and 3are new detached office buildings offeringflexible open-plan accommodation at acompetitive rent, with the benefit of generous carparking provision. Entry Immediate.
KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272DM HALL 01224 594172
Crichiebank BusinessCentre Inverurie
To Let. Area: 204 sq.ft (18.9 sq.m) Rent: from£544 + vat. All inclusive stylish office andmeeting space. Tranquil setting 20 minutesfrom Aberdeen city. On-site parking available.
ENTERPRISE NE TRUST 01651 863600
Fraserburgh BusinessCentre Fraserburgh
To Let. Area: from 125 sq.ft (11.6 sq.m). Rent:from £250 + vat per month. All inclusivecustom sized office units and stylish meetingrooms. Central location, close to the harbourwith dedicated parking.
ENTERPRISE NE TRUST 01224 289738
Westpoint Business ParkArnhall Aberdeenshire
To Let. Area: from 3,000-33,000 sq.ft.Business park development which offersoccupiers the opportunity to secure highquality office accommodation within adesirable commercial location.
RYDEN 01224 588866
80 High Street Inverurie
To Let. Area: 2,941 sq.ft (274.14 sq.m). Rent:£40,000 pa. The subjects comprise animposing yet attractive building of traditionalgranite and slate construction planned overground, first and second floors with smallbasement. Car parking available.
YOUNG & COMPANY 01224 322399
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For Sale. Area: 11,560 sq.ft (1,073.9 sq.m). Price: Offersare invited. Workshop, office and yard facility on largesecure site. The subjects comprise a single storeywarehouse and office of steel portal frame construction.
FG BURNETT 01224 572661
Burghmuir Place, BlackhallIndustrial Estate Inverurie
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28 Institution Road Elgin
For Sale. Area: 1,701 sq.ft (158.13 sq.m).Price: Offers are invited. Traditional endterraced two storey office building withexcellent potential for residentialdevelopment. Single garage and adjoiningoutbuildings.
ATHOLLS 01224 637666
Units 7 & 8 TheEnterprise Park Forres
To Let. Area: Unit 7 total area 3,935 sq.ft/Unit8 total area 3,054 sq.ft. Rent: Unit 7 £24,000pa/Unit 8 £19,800 pa. Modern detachedadvanced manufacturing units with carparking.
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4/6 Drummond StreetInverness Inverness
For Sale. Area: 4086 sq.ft (379.60 sq.m).Price: offers in the region of £300,000.Traditional retail premises with full heightdisplay frontage situated close to primeshopping pitch.
DM HALL 01224 594172
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Unit 9 The EnterprisePark Forres
To Let. Area: 9,867 sq.ft (916.6 sq.m) Rent:£100,00 pa. The property comprises a veryattractive purpose built office completed to amodern design and high specification.
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20 Bank Street Kirriemuir
For Sale. Area: 1,191 sq.ft (110.7 sq.m). Price:Offers in the region of £95,000. Retail Unit.Comprises a self-contained ground floor retailunit which has been refurbished and is readyfor immediate occupation. Offers to leasemay be considered.
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Dunsinane Park Dundee
To Let. Size: 5,000 sq.ft to 22,500 sq.ft (464sq.m to 2,088 sq.m). Rent: on application.The development will comprise two terracesof units, with a central access roadway offKilspindie Road, and with parking areassituated to the front of the units.
RYDEN 01382 227900
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Elliot Business ParkPeasiehill Road Arbroath
To Let. Area: from 4,480 sq.ft (416 sq.m).Price: from £27,000 pa. Former factorypremises extensively refurbished to provideeasily adaptable and flexible accommodationwhich suit a variety of uses.
RYDEN 01382 227900
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The Enterprise Park Forres is an inspirational on-going development by Highlands & Islands Enterprise. Thisinnovative park is set within landscaped grounds in an outstanding natural area; the park extends to 100 acres in adedicated site one mile east of Forres and just 15 minutes away from Elgin. Incorporating high quality, flexible, business space, which provides an excellent working environment attracting highly skilled individuals.
The park is a prime example of sustainable development and construction. Business units in the Enterprise Park have followed strict development principles in relation to the choice of building materials, using only those with low embodied energy characteristics. The buildings are timber framed using a combination of local stone and wood cladding. Internally, the finishes use natural materials with wood and timber stud partitioning. The sustainable construction methods ultimately
result in energy efficiency savings for businesses and lower operating costs.
A 10,000 square foot advanced facility and 3,000 and 4,000 square foot units are now available to let, and substantial land resources are available to create further bespoke operational facilities.
Our experienced team is ready to give you all the helpyou need. So, if your business could do with a little inspiration call Graham & Sibbald on 01463 236977 or visitwww.enterpriseparkforres.co.uk
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