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The Herald Scotland
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Restaurant on route popular with tourists put up for sale
A village in Fife situated on Largo Bay along the north side of the Firth of Forth, Lower Largo sits at the beginning of Fife's East Neuk, a popular tourist destination. The exterior. (Image: Shepherd Chartered Surveyors) The agent said: 'A historic fishing village, Lower Largo is the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, the original Robinson Crusoe. It is now a popular tourist and residential location. 'The Aurrie café/restaurant and the Aurrie Mor events space are located on Main Street, right on the Fife Coastal path, a popular draw for walkers and cyclists. 'It has direct access to the Lower Largo beach. Several holiday let properties are within the immediate vicinity as well as The Railway Inn and The Crusoe Hotel.' The former church property which has been repurposed to create The Aurrie and has been trading successfully for the last four years. It retains its original features and appeal and provides an excellent business opportunity for those seeking food and drink premises with an associated events venue. The nearby Aurrie Mor comprises a 100-capacity events venue, hall, balcony, meeting room, storeroom and three WCs. Jonathan Reid, partner at Shepherd, said: 'Offering 50 covers plus external pavement seating, the Aurrie has a healthy year-round footfall of tourists, as well as local residents. 'Fully Fitted and ready to trade – and qualifying for 100% rates relief – the café/restaurant offers huge potential for a variety of operators. 'Our client is inviting rental offers in the region of £22,000 per annum for The Aurrie café for a negotiable period. The Aurrie Mor events space is available for an additional amount to be negotiated. 'Prospective tenants are invited to discuss the opportunity prior to submitting a summary business plan for their proposal.' Holiday park on 'serene shores' of Scottish bay The site overlooks the bay. (Image: ASG Comercial)A caravan park overlooking a picturesque Scottish bay has been brought to the market. The agent said the holiday park is 'set against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands and perched just above the serene shores of Gruinard Bay'. Leslie Callander, of ASG Commercial, said: 'This exceptional lifestyle business offers the rare chance to own not just a profitable venture, but a way of life. 'Located on the North Coast 500, Gruinard Bay Caravan Park is a thriving, seasonal campsite drawing global visitors eager to explore the wild beauty of Assynt and An Teallach.' The agent said £625,000 for the freehold is asked. Well-known Scottish city football pub The pubs is on the market. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) A pub next to two Scottish football stadiums has been brought to the market. The bar is also close to a park, the city centre and a range of popular tourist attractions. Cornerstone Business Agents said the Hill Bar, located towards the northern end of Hilltown in Dundee and close to where the street becomes Strathmartine Road, is a 15-minute walk from the centre of the city. It is also near Dundee United's Tannadice Park and Dundee FC's Dens Park grounds. A freehold guide price of £150,000 is sought. Hotel near world's fifth oldest golf course The hotel is well-placed. (Image: Drysdale and Company) A hotel with 52 rooms in a Scottish coastal town has been brought to the market. The agent said the business offers a 'well-established hotel with a loyal local customer base and strong corporate trade'. Drysdale and Company is handling the sale of The Park Hotel in Montrose, which it described as 'one of the leading hotels in the area'. The agent said: 'The Park is a well-established business situated in the attractive prime residential area between the town centre and the popular beaches, a short walk from the train station. 'This exceptional hotel presents a prime opportunity for hotel operators and investors seeking a reputable asset with significant growth potential.'
The Courier
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Lower Largo venue granted licence despite residents' noise fears
A Fife couple who bought a village church have been given permission to host public events there, despite fierce opposition. Andy and Carol Duff hope to repeat the success of their other venture, The Aurrie, just yards away in Lower Largo Main Street. And they have now been granted a public entertainment licence for up to 26 events a year at the former St David's Church. The former St David's Church in Lower Largo is now the Aurrie Mor. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson Their proposal has split opinion in the small community. While a number of people support the plan for arts and music events in the village centre, many living nearby fear it could bring noise, parking issues and anti-social behaviour. The Duffs' licensing application was considered by Fife councillors on Tuesday. And many supporters and objectors took the chance to air their views. Mr and Mrs Duff have now agreed to some compromises in the hope of healing relations as they move forward. Fears Aurrie Mor noise will disrupt Lower Largo residents The couple previously transformed the former Baptist Church into The Aurrie, now a thriving cafe which hosts regular comedy and music nights. Mr Duff said it had hosted more than 60 events over the last four years without complaint. They now want to move the events to the new venue, while The Aurrie continues as a cafe. How The Aurrie Mor, in Lower Largo, looked inside when the couple bought it. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson Their licence application would have allowed them to host 100 people at public events anytime from 9am to 11.45pm. These would include folk music concerts, spoken word, drama, tea dances and occasional films. One of the objectors was Fife Council's own public protection team who spoke of the potential for noise nuisance. Officer Nikki McArthur said: 'I visited at 8.30pm and it was deadly silent. 'You could probably even hear a pin drop at that time.' Meanwhile, neighbour after neighbour spoke of concerns over noisy patrons leaving the venue late at night. Largo Arts Week organiser Dougi McMillan said: 'These people are here today because it's a residential area. 'This will disrupt the residential area.' Hopes community can now come together Another resident, Stuart McLaren, said he could hear the minister's sermon from his garden 'quite clearly' when the venue was a church. 'I can't think of another venue that is so close to houses,' he said. 'Evening events will really be an issue.' The Aurrie Mor, left, is on a narrow Lower Largo street, surrounded by houses. Image: Google. Mr Duff said the difference of opinion had led to the hardest time the couple had experienced in the village. 'We're aware of the impact on people in the neighbourhood and trying to balance that by moving forward and addressing their concerns.' The couple then offered a proposal that was accepted by councillors. It means music performances must stop no later than 10.30pm and people must leave the building by 11.15pm. They will be allowed no more than 26 public performances a year, although private events such as weddings do not need a public entertainment licence. Mr Duff added: 'We've had a look through all the objections – public disturbance, noise, parking, traffic safety, etc. 'We hope this proposal will allow us to move forward and I also hope our community can come together.'
