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Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular Scots family-run restaurant hits the market after 30 years
It is described as a 'fantastic opportunity' for prospective buyers 'SO MANY MEMORIES' Popular Scots family-run restaurant hits the market after 30 years AN iconic family-run restaurant has hit the market after more than 30 years in business. Girvans on Stephens Street, Inverness, opened in 1991 and is known for its freshly baked cakes, brunch and friendly service. Advertisement 4 Girvans in Inverness has hit the market for £825,000 Credit: Graham and Sibbald 4 The institution is popular with locals and tourists alike Credit: Graham and Sibbald 4 The restaurant is known for its quality food and freshly baked cakes Credit: Graham and Sibbald 4 It is described as a "fantastic opportunity" for prospective buyers Credit: Graham and Sibbald The institution is popular with locals and tourists alike and is regularly queued out the door. The business is currently run by owner Fiona Girvan and manager Frances Geddes, who are responsible for a team of "friendly and outgoing characters". Now the restaurant, which has 85 covers, has hit the market with offers over £825,000 being sought. A description from agents Graham and Sibbald reads: "The restaurant is located in the heart of Inverness City Centre. The family-run business is a well-known establishment for both locals and tourists. Advertisement "Regularly queued out, the business has been run by the same owners for over thirty years and is well known for its variety of quality food, including their freshly baked cakes. "Located at the bottom of Stephen's Brae, this iconic restaurant has been serving locals and tourists for years and is known for its warm and friendly atmosphere and in-house patisserie. "Over the years, the premises have been well maintained and the owners and staff are constantly coming up with refreshing ideas for new and exciting dishes. "We feel this presents a fantastic opportunity for a buyer to acquire an established town centre, award-winning hospitality business with a good turnover and attractive profit levels." Advertisement Regular customers took to social media to react to news of the listing. One wrote: "Oh, I hope whoever buys it keeps all the same staff - it's my favourite place in town." Beloved steakhouse chain to shut ALL its restaurants after collapsing into administration with no explanation Another said: "That is such a blow. One of the only reasons I still go into Inverness at all." A third added: "That's terrible news! Only the best place to get breakfast and lunch. Hopefully the buyer will keep it as is, with the lovely staff, baker and chef." Advertisement A fourth weighed in: "Oh my God. The end of an era. So many memories. I hope someone lovely buys it."
Press and Journal
08-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Surprise as family-run Inverness restaurant goes up for sale after 30 years
A hugely popular Inverness restaurant is in the market for new ownership after more than 30 years in business. Girvans on Stephens Street has been serving diners in the Highland Capital since 1991 and is described as an 'icon' of the local food scene. It is a hit with locals and tourists alike and customers can often be seen queuing for a table, such is its reputation. Now the family-run restaurant has been listed for sale by agents Graham and Sibbald for offers over £825,000. The agents suggest the business would be a wonderful opportunity for those wishing to establish a presence in the city. Locals, meanwhile, have taken to social media to suggest no sweeping changes are needed, commenting: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. In their listing for the business, the estate agents write: 'This iconic restaurant has been serving locals and tourists for years and is known for its warm and friendly atmosphere and in-house patisserie. 'Over the years, the premises have been well maintained. 'The owners and staff are constantly coming up with refreshing ideas for new and exciting dishes.' Girvans has been approached for comment. With owner Fiona Girvan and manager Frances Geddes at the helm, Girvans has become a household name in Inverness. Over the last thirty years, the restaurant's interior has gone through several upgrades – but all the while it has maintained its quality and community values. News of the restaurant's sale has come as a surprise to fans. Taking to social media, diners expressed hope the new owners will be 'mindful' of its longstanding success. One wrote: 'I hope a new owner takes it on and is mindful of the outstanding, lasting success that this business enjoys, doing what it does so very well. 'Remember 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' Another described Girvans as their go-to spot in Inverness, writing: 'Gutted to hear this. 'One of our favourite restaurants to visit when in Inverness, which is very often.' Others simply expressed their hopes it will continue to serve quality and traditional Scottish fare when new owners take over.
