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Aberdeen launchesnew Merchant QuarterAberdeen’s vibrant newMerchant Quarter will be launched with an eventlater this summer, after a major restoration project is completed.

Aberdeen’s vibrant new Merchant Quarter will be launched with anevent later this summer, after a major restoration project iscompleted.

Work has been carried out to regenerate the historic quarter -which includes The Green and surrounding streets - withimprovements to roads and pavements, new lighting and signage.

The city council has been working with a consortium ofindependent businesses in the area to establish the MerchantQuarter as an attractive cultural destination for shopping, diningand socialising.

“Most of the businesses in here are either a bit funky, a bitcontemporary or a bit bohemian and that resonates quite well withthe historical aspect of the buildings,” says Mr Jonathan Day,chairman of the Merchant Quarter Association.

The idea is to promote the quarter as a ‘grown up’ destinationwith venues staging live music and cultural events, as well asoccasional markets and festivals. “We want to set a very highstandard, which I think you have to do if you are attracting visitors,”says Mr Day.

The area has been given a facelift with a £2.8million GreenTownscape Heritage Initiative, a partnership between the Heritage

Lottery Fund, Aberdeen City Council, Historic Scotland andScottish Enterprise.

As well as enhancing the area as a destination for visitors, the workwill improve the environment for shoppers and diners and upgradethe routes for pedestrians travelling between Union Street andUnion Square and the city’s bus and rail station.

The Merchant Quarter Association is a 26 strong consortium oflike minded independent businesses working collaboratively tomarket and develop the area. “We wanted to have a clear brand,so that we weren’t just another shopping centre. Therefore youhad to be independent and you have to subscribe to our customercharter,” says Mr Day, who owns Sopranos St Magnus CourtHotel and Sopranos Bistro and Wine bar on Guild Street.

He said: "Merchant Quarter is located at the gateway to Aberdeenand is flanked by the city's Green and harbour waterfront. Thearrival of Union Square and the refurbishment of the streetinfrastructure has attracted unprecedented investment to the area.

"Now the Merchant Quarter concept has created the springboardfor a whole plethora of cultural and investment activity that ischanging the skyline and shop frontages almost on a daily basis.”

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inside this issueSuccess for Kinnarps in Scotland 8Union Square attracts over 6million 9New £3 million Aberdeen HQ 9Positive signs in property market 10

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70 Ardarroch RoadAberdeen

To Let/May Sell. Area: 116.48 sq m (1254 sq ft). Rent:£46,500 pa. Located within Aberdeen's highly soughtafter West End Office district. Recently refurbished toa high standard. Two metered parking permits areavailable from Aberdeen City Council.

DM HALL 01224 594172

44 Albert Street Aberdeen

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To Let. Area: from 3,571 sq.ft (348.54 sq.m). Rent:upon application. Superb Office Pavilions. The subjectscomprise two modern office pavilions known asPavilion 1 and Pavilion 4 Kingseat Business Park.

JE SHEPHERD 01224 202800

To Let. Area: 2,581 sq.ft (239.8 sq.m). Rent: Offers inthe region of £25,000 pa. Office/Workshop premises.The subjects comprise a two-storey office andworkshop building of granite construction under apitched and slated roof.

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Pavilion 1 & 4 KingseatBusiness ParkNewmachar Aberdeenshire

Unit 2 Tern PlaceDenmore Industrial EstateAberdeen

To Let. Area: 3,231 sq.ft (300.2 sq.m). Rent:£36,000 pa. Modern high specificationindustrial unit with offices. The propertycomprises a semi-detached industrial unit ofsteel frame construction. 8 car parkingspaces and small yard.

CBRE 01224 219000

23-41 Willowdale PlaceAberdeen

To Let. Area: 4484 sq.ft (417 sq.m). Rent:£20,000 pa. City Centre Industrial Unit withOffices. The premises comprise a detachedmodern warehouse unit of steel portal frameconstruction with a concrete floor andconcrete block walls to dado height.

RYDEN 01224 588866

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 & COMPANY 01224 224499

Unit E.27, WellheadsIndustrial CentreWellheads CrescentAberdeen

To Let. Area: 4,507 sq.ft (418.7 sq.m). Rent:£25,000 pa. Mid terraced unit with ancillaryoffices in close proximity to Aberdeen Airport.Competitive rent.

KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272

Unit 6 Howemoss DriveAberdeen

To Let. Area: 4,540 sq.ft (421.77 sq.m). Rent:£30,000 pa. The subjects comprise a semi-detached warehouse with offices and carparking/yard. The building is of steel portalframe construction.

GRAHAM + SIBBALD ABD 01224 625024

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

Unit 9A Endeavour DriveArnhall Business ParkAberdeen

To Let. Area: 5,126 sq.ft (476 sq.m). Price:Rent upon application. New build industrialunit in very prominent, sought after location.Comprising warehouse, open plan offices,secure yard and car parking.


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.


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

Peterseat Park AltensIndustrial Estate Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 10,198 sq.ft (948 sq.m). Rent:120,000 pa. Modern Industrial Unit withOffices and Secure Concrete Yard. Thesubjects comprise a modern detachedindustrial unit with integral two-storey offices,warehouse, open storage yard and carparking.

RYDEN 01224 588866

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.


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


Robert Leonard CentreHowemoss Drive Aberdeen

To Let. Area: Unit 3: 1100 sq.ft (102.2 sq.m)Unit 5: 990 sq.ft (91.8 sq.m). Rent: Unit 3 -£10,500 per annum, Unit 5 - £10,000 perannum. The development comprises 24 smallindustrial units within a fully landscaped siteincorporating ample car parking.

CBRE 01224 219000

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.


Unit 1 Burnbank BusinessUnits Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2080 sq.ft (193.23 sq.m). Rent:£16,500 pa. End-of-terrace warehouse/workshop units, prominent location inAltens Industrial Estate. Car Parking.

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL 01224 522855

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.There is yard parking to the front of thebuilding.


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

Aberdeen CityIndustrial

To Let. Area: from 1550 sq.ft-3466 sq.ft (144 sq.m to 322sq.m). Rent: upon application. Excellent quality offices/workshop/laboratory business units soon to beenvironmentally BREEAM rated. Ideal for companiesengaged in R&D. Immediate entry.

COLLIERS CRE 01224 355185

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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.

KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272RYDEN 01224 588866

Unit D, Broadfold Road,Bridge of Don, Aberdeen

To Let. Area: Units from 10,000 sq.ft (930 sq.m)upwards. Flexible lease and ownership terms. AberdeenGateway is the new 45 Acre Business Park providinghigh specification industrial space.Please visit www.aberdeengateway.com.


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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 RoadAberdeen

To 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.


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.


Units 1 & 6 SpringfieldCentre Greenwell RoadAberdeen

To 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 322399DM HALL 01224 594172

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 ESTATES 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

Unit 3 Minto CommercialPark Aberdeen

To Let. Area: Office 4,000 sq.ft/Warehouse10,000 sq.ft/Yard 15,470 sq.ft. Rent: onapplication. Office/Industrial unit, open planoffice space, 8 person DDA compliantpassenger lift, 37 parking spaces and featureentrance canopy.


17-19 Howemoss DriveKirkhill Industrial EstateAberdeen

To Let. Area: 32,670 sq.ft (3,035 sq.m). Rent:£110,000 pa. The premises comprise awarehouse with separate offices. The unit isof traditional construction with steel portalframes. The unit has a separate two-storyoffice block.


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.


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.


Raiths Industrial EstatePitmedden Road Aberdeen

To Let/For Sale. Area: 5.03 acres (2.03hectares). Raiths Industrial Estates extends toapproximately 6.5 acres (2.63 hectares) ofindustrial land, which is fully serviced, leveland ripe for development.

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.


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.


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Enterprise BusinessCentre Admiral CourtAberdeen

To Let. Area: from 215 sq.ft (20 sq.m). Rent:POA. Modern office suites, good qualityspace, city centre location. Car parkingavailable.

ENTERPRISE NORTH EAST TRUST 01224 289738

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

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.


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. Accommodationconsists of open plan offices on the groundfloor level. The property benefits from highquality fixtures and fittings throughout.


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 LTD01224 649949

Suite 1.1 36Upperkirkgate Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 979 sq.ft. (98.96 sq.m). Rent:£8,200 pa. First floor office suite. Subjectsform part of a mid-terraced building of graniteconstruction. The suite is accessed from asecure shared stairwell and provides acombination of open plan and private offices.

RYDEN 01224 588866

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.


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

34 Carden Place Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,151 sq.ft (199.83 sq.m). Rent:£55,000. West end office. The subjectscomprise office accommodation located onthe ground, first and attic floors of a twostorey and attic, mid-terraced building.


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

62 Dee Street Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,403 sq.ft (130.3 sq.m). Rent:£27,500 pa. End Terraced Office Buildingwith Generous Car Parking. Theaccommodation comprises an entire end-terraced building of traditional graniteconstruction arranged over lower ground,ground and two upper floors.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661

Lower Ground Floor 6Queen's Terrace Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,446 sq.ft (134.31 sq.m).Self-Contained West End Office Suite withParking. The subjects comprise lower groundfloor office suite within a granite building.

RYDEN 01224 588866

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

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.


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.


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. Immediateentry.


Aberdeen CityOffice

To Let. Area: from 150 sq.ft (13.9 sq.m). Rent: uponapplication. Prestigious west end location. Small fullyfurnished office suites available on a serviced basis.Sizes from single person offices upwards. Flexible leaseterms. Competitive rental packages.


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To Let/May Sell. Area: 116.48 sq m (1254 sqft). Rent: £46,500 pa. Located withinAberdeen's highly sought after West EndOffice district. Recently refurbished to a highstandard. Two metered parking permits areavailable 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


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.


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

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.


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

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

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.


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

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

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.


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

12 Bon Accord SquareAberdeen

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

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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.


Kirkton HouseKirkton Avenue 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

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.


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

Howe Moss AvenueKirkhill Industrial EstateAberdeenFor 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.

FG BURNETT 01224 572661RYDEN 01224 588866

Dee Bridge House Bridgeof 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.


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

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.


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

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DP The fit-out of The Salvation Army Citadelin Castle Street.

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DP Hard work will pay off in the end

Duncan PageDirector –Style Office Solutions Ltd

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.


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.


Broadfold Road,Bridge of Don, Aberdeen


Construction workloads rising

Success for Kinnarpsin Scotland

Workloads in the construction industry have risen for thefirst time in two years, according to the latest nationalsurvey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Five per cent more chartered surveyors reported rising ratherthan falling workloads for the first quarter of 2010, accordingto the RICS industry survey.

This compares with 12% reporting falls in the last quarter of2009 and reverses the decline of the past seven quarters sincethe first quarter of 2008 when a 1% decline was reported.

But the improvement masks considerable sector variation, withsome surveyors reporting concerns over a lack of developmentfinance. Private commercial workloads increased from –11 to+17 and both private housing and public housing workloads

made modest recovery into positive territory.

There was significant variation in regional performance thoughwith surveyors in London and the South East and Londonreporting a sharp turnaround in workloads shifting from –15 to+21. In the North and in Scotland net balances remained innegative territory at –7 and – 6 respectively.

“The construction sector seems to be finally lifting its headabove the recession parapet, but the continuing lack ofdevelopment finance remains a major obstacle to a sustainablerecovery with surveyors still pessimistic about future prospects.Concerns over likely cuts in public sector capital spendingprogrammes is another factor contributing towards thecautious stance of respondents to the survey, ” said RICS chiefeconomist, Simon Rubinsohn.

The award winning Swedish office furniture companyKinnarps has been so encouraged by its success inAberdeen that it has opened two further Scottish outlets,in Glasgow and Livingston.

Kinnarps, (pronounced Shin-arps) chose Aberdeen as one ofsix regional locations for the UK rollout of its completeworkspace service to smaller and medium-sized businesses(SMEs) in November 2008.

Commenting on the success of Kinnarps’ first year in the North-east, head of local business Carl Hodson said last November:“At Kinnarps we are very proud of our ethical supply chain,which involves us having full control of everything from sourcingraw materials for the furniture – which is still made in Sweden– to after-sales service.”

“Since we launched in the North-east, we have been delightedwith the response, especially given the current difficulties in theeconomy. The excellent figures we have achieved in our firstyear give us confidence and optimism as we look to the future.”

That confidence has now been translated into two furtherScottish outlets which, like the Aberdeen one, rely heavily onthe company’s Swedish heritage in define the Kinnarps’approach.

“Kinnarps is a family-run business, founded in Sweden in 1942.It has developed into one of the largest suppliers of office andother workspace furniture and design solutions in Europe andnow has a presence in 36 countries worldwide, yet the corevalues of the company still permeate everything we do,” saidCarl.

“We are completely committed to offering our customersincomparable service and products right through the process,from sourcing sustainable raw materials, to designing andbuilding the furniture in our own factories, and from working

with the customer to develop their perfect work space, todelivering, installing and servicing it, using our own locally basedteam.”

“The Kinnarps philosophy isn’t just about selling desks andchairs. It’s about looking at the practical needs of anorganisation and then coming up with a workspace whichfunctions perfectly, maximises space and helps to attract, retainand inspire the best possible workforce. It’s a veryScandinavian mindset to insure that workers’ well-being andcomfort is considered alongside optimising the effectivenessof organisations and it’s one that has delivered remarkableresults for our previous clients. After all, we do spend themajority of our waking hours in the workplace and an inspiringenvironment can only make those hours more pleasant andproductive”

He continues: “Add to that the potential cost to businesses ofproblems like bad backs and work-related RSI (alone estimatedby a recent Microsoft report to be costing £300m annually inlost working hours) and there is a very compelling argument forcompanies to look seriously at the user-friendliness of theirworkspaces.”

Kinnarps already has a strong customer base among largerprivate and public sector organisations in the UK, includingLegal & General, The Department of Health and its recentappointment as a preferred supplier to The Office ofGovernment Commerce.

The company has picked up numerous accolades, whichreflect its core values and commitment to helping organisationsto be better at work, including: FX and Red Dot Design awardsfor product design, the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fameaward and Competence Company of the Year (Sweden) forbusiness systems. Kinnarps has also recently been chosen asthe furniture supplier by IUCN, the world's largestenvironmental organisation, for their new building project.

Space racesahead to help firmsto work smarterAn innovative service has been launched to offercompanies a path to the ‘Holy Grail’ of business success– by showing them how to introduce key changes in theiroperations that achieve outstanding cost savings yet stillretain highly motivated staff.

InThinking has been created by Aberdeen-based SpaceSolutions, Scotland’s leading workplace solutions specialist, tointroduce the benefits of work performance to businesses andorganisations both in the private and public sectors.

The new division has already identified potential savings of morethan £8m per year from just five of the organisations that it hasbeen initially working with.

In one proposal for a client, it outlined potential savings of £1.5min one year by identifying ways that the business couldaccommodate its expanded operation in two less floors of anoffice development.

Steve Judge, Managing Director of Space Solutions, said whilethe recession is forcing many businesses to look more closely attheir costs and operations, it has also allowed fresh thinking onconcepts such as work performance to be welcomed.

He said: “In the past, people’s reaction to changing work culturewas to leave it well alone. Now, driven by the economic climate,many business leaders are embracing alternative workingstrategies.

“To achieve optimum workplace performance, the entire way anorganisation operates - such as its workplace, HR, and IT - needsto be integrated and aligned.

“When properly aligned these strategies help to create anenvironment that encourages communication, innovation andknowledge sharing – and that can deliver direct measurableresults such as reduced occupancy costs and staff retention.

“In some regards this is the ‘Holy Grail’ of business success. Butput in simple terms, this offers a win-win for all sides. Companiesget the efficiencies and performance they want and staff get moresay in the planning of their working lives.”

With total occupancy statistics showing that it costs about£6,500 to have one person sitting in an office in Aberdeen for ayear, the scale of significant savings that can be made areobvious.

Mark Breingan, who has worked in work performance for morethan 15 years and who leads the division, said: “By engagingclosely with a business we gain a holistic view of the relationshipbetween the organisation, its people, their behaviours and thespace they occupy – ultimately ensuring that changes can havea positive impact on business performance.

“Generally, we work on the basis of establishing 120 employeesin a space originally schemed for 100 - a 20% reduction. If youramp up the number of employees by hundreds you can easilysee how a 20% cut in overall costs can mount up to considerablesavings.”

Steve added that InThinking was a logical addition to the multi-disciplined services offered by Space Solutions.

“We are experts in helping business manage change within theirworkplaces, but Thinking provides forward-thinking companieswith the structure to bring vital change to their companies – apractice that will safeguard their future.”

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Gordon McIntosh, Aberdeen City Council's director of Enterprise,Planning and Infrastructure said: "This is an exciting idea whichcould bring great benefits to the area, both for the businessesthere and for city residents and visitors.

"This area is the historic heart of Aberdeen and was for manyyears a bustling, thriving hub of activity. In recent years, we haveseen much of that activity returning with the establishment andgrowth of a cosmopolitan mixture of businesses.

"The concept of a safe, secure and pleasant environment wherepeople can socialise and enjoy the amenities and attractions awayfrom the more boisterous atmosphere on Union Street is boundto be a winner."


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New jobs promised as works start on£3 million Aberdeen headquarters

ASM announceskey appointment

Union Square draws oversix million shoppers

Following an increase inbusiness, Aberdeen-basedAccommodation ServicesManagement (ASM) Ltd hascreated a new role.

Local man Keith MacTavish hasjoined the company as logisticssupervisor and will be responsiblefor managing and controllingrelocations for ASM’s ever-growing client base throughoutthe UK.

ASM is headquartered in the city’s Bridge of Don and specialisesin facilities management support and office design and fitout. Itemploys 50 people and has a turnover of £4 million per annum.

Commenting on the appointment, ASM’s Ian Norrie said: “Keithis an important addition to the team and will play a key role inwhat is becoming an increasingly busy part of our business.”

For further information on ASM, visit www.asm.co.uk or call(01224) 826100.

Work started today on a new, £3million headquartersbuilding that promises to bring new jobs to Aberdeen.

Hallin Marine UK Ltd’s managing director,Mike Arnold, dug thefirst shovel of soil for the foundations of the subsea contractor’soffice and workshop complex in the Westhill area of the cityand promised new jobs would follow.

Mr Arnold said: ‘We started our business from nothing somefour years ago and have grown it at a fantastic rate, a rate thatresulted in us recently being chosen to receive the Queen’sAward for Enterprise.

‘We intend to carry on growing it at the same rate and for thatwe need great premises, like the purpose designed buildingswe have started on today, and great people.

‘The vast majority of our Hallin team have come from Aberdeenand the surrounding area and, by the time this building is readyto move into in 2011 we will need another 50!’

The state of the art development will provide Hallin and sisterengineering design company, Prospect, with 18,000 squarefeet of office space and 12,000 square feet of workshop

facilities and house some 180 staff.

The location of the £3 million development is ideal for HallinMarine as a number of its biggest clients are already based atWesthill.

The development was designed by Tinto Architecture incollaboration with Hallin and is located on the Arnhall BusinessPark.

Tinto Architecture is managing the design process throughoutthe duration of the project, estimated for completion by Spring2011. It is the biggest single new build that Tinto has workedon since the launch of the company seven years ago.

Tinto have worked closely with Hallin Marine and its majorequity holder, Gresham House, over several months to helpsecure the former Scottish Water site.

Richard Tinto, managing director of Tinto Architecture, said:“Tinto are delighted to be working with both Hallin andGresham on this project. This exciting development sees Tintofirmly establishing themselves in the local commercial marketand sets a benchmark of quality for our future developments.

More than six million shoppers have visited Union Square inAberdeen since the Hammerson development opened sixmonths ago.

The shopping centre has reached almost 90% occupancy andthree new restaurant and food outlets have joined the popularcentre’s line up. They are Italian restaurant Zizzi, sandwich sellerSUBWAY and family favourite Giraffe. Recent arrivals includeHowards Storage World, jewellers Lapis Gold and luxury spa andbeauty centre, PURE Spa.

“Having such fantastic brands on board has been the benchmarkof our success and is what shoppers judge us for,” says PennyGodfrey, marketing manager for Union Square. “We weredelighted to bring Hollister to Scotland and also to bring a rangeof popular High Street names to Aberdeen such as Zara andCult.”

Ms Godfrey said: “Union square has established itself as one ofScotland’s most enticing shopping destinations – and a realalternative to shopping centres within the central belt.”

Leading property consultant CBRichard Ellis (Scotland) hassecured tenants for Unit 2, Tern Place, Aberdeen on behalfof Knight Property Group, as well as tenants for Unit 9,Blackness Industrial Centre, Aberdeen, on behalf of Gil’sMotor Factors – both in record times.

The deal at Tern Place completed within only three weeks from theinitial viewing to the tenant, Draeger Safety (UK) Ltd, taking entry.The office and warehouse unit, extending to approximately 3,231sq ft, was let for £36,000 per annum on a five year full repairingand insuring lease.

The second deal, at the Blackness Industrial Centre, wasconcluded within a six week timeframe. The new tenants, SKSales, have taken the 2,476 sq ft premises. The terms of the dealare confidential.

Both units were recently refurbished, which led to them beingextremely attractive in the marketplace as this reduced any costsand delays in the tenant being able to take occupancy and begintrading.

Mark McQueen, senior surveyor – Aberdeen, CB Richard Ellis(Scotland), commented:

“The above deals highlight the strength of the industrial market inAberdeen. The timeframe in which the tenants reacted shows thatthere is still an appetite for deals to be concluded quickly due to thefact that there is still an undersupply of good quality industrialaccommodation that meets specific tenants requirements”.

David Glen, of Glen & Co Chartered Surveyors, who representedDraeger Safety in the deal at Tern Place, said: “The brief from ourclient was hugely demanding: to secure quality premises thatprojected the correct image and within an extremely tighttimeframe. It is encouraging that, even in these apparently darktimes, there are landlords and tenants who can take a sensible andpragmatic attitude to deals; the end result being that everyonebenefits. There can be no doubt that the landlord having thepremises ready to walk into and occupy was the clincher for ourclient.”

CB Richard Ellis (Scotland) and Graham & Sibbald jointlyrepresented Knight Property Group in relation to Unit 2 Tern Place,while Glen & Co (Glasgow) acted on behalf of the tenant DraegerSafety (UK) Limited.

CB Richard Ellis (Scotland) acted for Gils Motor Factors in relationto Unit 9 Blackness Industrial Centre while the tenant SK Sales wasunrepresented.

CB Richard Ellissecures two tenantsin record time

Richard Tinto & Mike Arnold

Keith MacTavish


Imaginative ideas are being sought for the future use ofAberdeen’s historic Bon Accord Baths which was put onthe market earlier this year.

The B listed building is renowned for its art deco features and wasbuilt in 1937 and designed by Alexander McRobbie of the CityArchitects Department.

There are few examples of pools of the era remaining in Scotlandand a noted feature is the underwater lighting which is one of theearliest examples of this kind of illumination.

Aberdeen City Council is selling the building and wants to retain itscharacter in future use. There have been three noted interests inthe sale but so far no one has come forward with ideas to meet theplanning brief for the 50,000 square ft two storey site.

“Interest was good initially and there were quite a few inquiries andwe ended up with three noted interests. But no one has beenforthcoming about use for the building and the council wants toknow what the proposed uses are before we set closing dates,”said Andrew Smith, chartered surveyor at Ryden who are handlingthe sale.

The planning brief gives prospective purchasers guidance on useand retention of the property’s key features - concert venue,gallery space, dining, shopping or conference venues are amongsuggested future uses.

“Justice Mill Lane is undergoing considerable redevelopment atpresent with the construction of two hotels, 125,000 sq. ft ofoffices and underground public parking. As such Bon AccordBaths is the last property on the south side of Justice Mill Lanewith the potential for redevelopment, subject to planningpermission, “ Mr Smith said.

The planning brief for the 0.85 acre site prepared for the councilby Ryden says: “It is important that the intrinsic character of thebuilding is retained and enhanced as part of any potential use orconversion.”

Plans to redevelop the centre of Inverurie could bringhundreds of new jobs and new housing, if proposals aregiven the go ahead by Aberdeenshire Council.

The plans are for 150 new homes, including sheltered housingand starter homes for young people. A new supermarket,shops, offices and business units are also planned for the ten-acre brownfield site between Harlaw Road and the railway line.

Property Consultants Knight Frank lodged an application forplanning permission in principle on behalf of Ferguson Modularfor the first phase of the masterplan. The company hasoutgrown its current site and is building £6 million newpremises at Midmill Business Park, Kintore where it will baseits global headquarters, hire division and eventuallymanufacturing.

The Inverurie site currently includes Ferguson Modularpremises, Colony Park and Aberdeenshire Council’s housingdepot. If the second phase of the development goes ahead

Inverurie Locos could relocate to new purpose built facilities,which would increase sport and leisure amenities in the area.

More than 100 people attended a public meeting in Decemberas part of the pre application consultation and a report onconcerns raised has been submitted along with the planningapplication.

Gary Purves, Planner at Knight Frank said: “The proposals willlink the area with the existing town centre, improvingaccessibility along Harlaw Road. The plans fit with the widermasterplan, which has been developed as part of the ongoingLocal Development Plan, and the redevelopment of this part ofInverurie has been identified as a key part of the planningstrategy for future growth of the town.”

He continued: “We will continue to liase with the localcommunity and business groups and we are very aware thatthis is an outline plan and can be adapted to include otherfacilities if needed.”

There aremixed prospects for recovery across Scotland’s propertymarkets, according to Ryden’s 66th Scottish Property Review

“As the recession abates and we move back into growth, thereis a positive trend in the Scottish Property Market. But it’spretty mixed, it’s mixed by location, by sector and by timing,”Dr Mark Robertson, Ryden’s head of consulting said at thereview’s launch in Aberdeen.

“Overall the office market is reduced in terms of demand, butit’s fairly steady. The industrial market’s had a fairly short andshallow recession. The retail market had a recession, whichbegan before the economic recession and continuesafterwards and the investment market is the one sector wherewe have seen a bounce back and we are seeing positivecapital growth and more improved markets,” Dr Robertsonsaid.

In Aberdeen, there is a general feeling of optimism as demandslowly recovers in the office market, according to the RydenReview which reports modest take up figures by historicstandards.

A steady oil price at between $75 - $85 over the last sixmonths has increased confidence in the offshore industry,which has led to an increase in demand for office space.“There has been severe pressure on rental levels, but in generalthey appear to have held steady, although incentive packageshave crept up to support headline rents,” according to thereview.

The stable oil price has also increased optimism in the industrialmarket, after a challenging six months. New-build industrialrental levels in Aberdeen remain firm at £91. 50 per sq.m. forwarehouse space, £183 per sq.m. for offices and £16 persq.m. for concrete yards.

In the retail sector, lettings have continued at Union Squarewith new lettings including Peckhams (186) sq. m. Accessorize(93 sq.m.) Hollister (650 sq.m.) Deichmann (530 sq. m.) PureSpa (372 sq. m.) and Howards Storage World (464 sq.m.)

Inverness

There have been several smalloffice transactions in Inverness,according to Ryden’s April review.These include The Scottish LegalAid Board at Union Street(275sq.m.): The Social EnterpriseAcademy at Margaret Street (41sq. m) and KIP McGrathEducation Centres at Canal Road(104 sq.m.) Rents have rangedbetween £69- £157 per sq.m.

On the industrial side there havebeen several lettings at LongmanIndustrial Estate to tenants including DuBye Ltd (1,617-sq. m.),Tech Direct Scotland Ltd (88 sq.m) and Purplelinda Crafts (103sq.m). Rents have varied between £62 and £113 per sq.m.

In the retail market, Republic has opened 552 sq.m at theEastgate Shopping Centre and Past Times has opened a storewith 189 sq.m.

Dundee

There have been encouraging signs of activity on the industrialmarket in Dundee with a number of new sizeable propertyrequirements emerging and several properties recently goingunder offer.

Uptake of offices has been low however, with a reported43,286 sq. m of available office space in the city. Transactionsincluded the sale of 262 sq.m at Magdalen Yard Road and thefirst letting of 95 sq.m of new build office accommodation toWelcome Financial Services Ltd at Dundee Business Park.

On the retail side, Ryden report the opening of two new storesat Kingsway West Retail Park – Next Home (1,858sq.m) andDunelm Mill (929 sq.m.). And in the Overgate Centre, Topshopand Topman are opening a 1,245sq.m store.

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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.

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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.


City Wharf Aberdeen

To Let. Size: 584sq.ft - 27,785sq.ft (54.3sq.m- 2,581.3sq.m). A six storey Grade A officespace development in the centre ofAberdeen.

RYDEN 01224 588866

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. Immediate entry.


Greenbank Place EastTullos Aberdeen

For Sale/To Let. Area: 20,690 sq.ft (1922sq.m). Fully refurbished modern officebuilding providing two 10,000 sq.ft open planfloorplates. Excellent on site parking - 101spaces. Immediate entry.


2nd FloorMarathon House Aberdeen

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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.

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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.


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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.

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Great Northern RoadAberdeen

To Let. Area: Unit B: 4,058 sq.ft (377 sq.m).Rent: £15 per sq.ft. Following letting toActive Office only one unit remaining.Car-parking for approximately 44 carsis provided.

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75-77 Holburn StreetAberdeen

To Let. Area: 2,019 sq.ft (187.5 sq.m). Rent:£25,000 pa. Restaurant & Takeaway. Thepremises occupy part of a modern midterrace building of granite block construction.The first floor dining area is well appointedand can be set for approximately 55 covers.

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The AcademyShopping Centre 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.

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The Pier (Unit 10) TheAcademy ShoppingCentre Aberdeen

To Let. Area: 9,368 sq.ft (870.3 sq.m). Rent:£80,000 pa. Unit 10 (formerly The Pier)available for lease comprising ground, first andsecond floors. The Academy Shopping Centrebenefits from a striking facade providing apleasurable retail and leisure environment.

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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.


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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.


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.


105 George StreetAberdeen

To Let. Area: 1,654 sq.ft (153.69 sq.m). Rent:£33,300 pa. City Centre Retail Premises. Aground floor retail unit with first floor officeaccommodation. The property benefits froma modern aluminium frontage and aluminiumwindows at upper floor level.

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Development Site (nextto Tesco Filling Station)Aberdeen

To Let/May Sell. Area: 0.9 acres. Rent: uponapplication. 0.9 acres immediately availableon design and build package basis.


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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 forhotel.

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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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Mugiemoss MillMugiemoss Road Aberdeen

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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.


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

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.


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

Markethill IndustrialEstate Tuffiff 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

Newton Hill GarageStonehaven RoadNewtonhill

For Sale. Area 0.37 Hectares (0.9 Acres)Price: Offers over £250,000. The subjectscurrently comprise a vehicle repair garage &yard. The site has been granted OutlinePlanning Permission for 2 industrial units.

DM HALL 01224 594172

Barra Business ParkOldmeldrum Aberdeenshire

For Sale. Area: total site size 4.73 acres.Price: from £350,000 pa. The site comprisesthree remaining prominent irregular shapedplots of land, located adjacent to the newbypass. The site has been approved by theAberdeenshire Council for future Business use.

DM HALL 01224 594172

Pavilions 2 & 3 KingseatBusiness Park KingseatAberdeenshireTo Let. Area: 3,778 sq.ft (351 sq.m) Pavilion2&3. Rent: each pavilion £61,000pa. Pavilions 2and 3 are new detached office buildingsoffering flexible open-plan accommodation ata competitive rent, with the benefit of generouscar parking provision. Entry Immediate.

DM HALL 01224 594172KNIGHT FRANK 01224 644272

Balmacassie Ellon

For Sale. Area: Sites from 0.18ha (0.45acres)to 4.37ha (10.79acres) approx. Fully ServicedDevelopment Sites with planning permissionfor Industrial and Office use. Also, site withRetail consent opposite Tesco.


Tayside & AngusIndustrial

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 227900KING STURGE 0131 225 4221

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