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Former Creelers Restaurant, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AE
Summary
An excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive detached commercial premises in a prominent roadside position within Broadford, Isle of Skye. The property is offered with vacant possession and benefits from an established and proven hospitality use, having traded successfully in recent years as both a restaurant and café.
Occupying an elevated position overlooking the A87 trunk road, the premises enjoy strong passing trade together with open views across the Inner Sound. The property presents a highly accessible and flexible opportunity, well suited to owner-operators, lifestyle buyers or those seeking a commercial foothold within one of Scotland’s most visited destinations.
The subjects have previously been recognised within The Herald Scotland guide to six of Scotland’s top seafood restaurants and, more recently, have operated as a popular café, demonstrating both quality and adaptability of use.
Location
The property is situated in Lower Harrapool within the village of Broadford, one of the Isle of Skye’s principal settlements and a key stopping point for visitors entering the island via the Skye Bridge, approximately 7 miles to the east.
The subjects occupy an elevated and highly visible position overlooking the A87, the island’s main arterial route, ensuring strong passing traffic and year-round visibility. Broadford benefits from a wide range of local amenities including accommodation providers, retail outlets and a variety of food and beverage operators, supporting a vibrant and active local economy.
The Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland’s most sought-after tourist destinations, attracting significant visitor numbers throughout the year and underpinning a strong demand for well-located hospitality and lifestyle businesses.
Current Use & Potential
The premises have a strong and established trading history, having previously operated as a well-regarded seafood restaurant and subsequently as a successful café since 2021.
The former restaurant gained recognition within The Herald Scotland guide to six of Scotland’s top seafood restaurants, reflecting the quality of the location and its appeal as a destination dining venue.
More recently, the property has operated as a café offering breakfast, lunch and takeaway service, demonstrating the flexibility of the unit and its ability to support a variety of hospitality formats.
The subjects therefore offer a proven platform for a range of operators, including café, bistro, restaurant or hybrid concepts, and may also be suitable for alternative commercial uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Licensing
The property benefits from a full premises licence permitting the sale of alcohol for on-consumption, with established trading hours and provision for external seating.
The licence is attached to the property and is transferable, subject to the purchaser meeting licensing requirements and appointing a suitable personal licence holder.
Services
The property is understood to be connected to mains water and electricity, with LPG gas supply and drainage. Interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.
Rateable Value
The property is understood to have a Rateable Value in the region of £8,000 and may qualify for 100% Small Business Bonus Scheme relief, subject to occupier status.
Tenure
Heritable interest (freehold) is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Price
£325,000
The property comprises an attractive detached, single-storey commercial unit extending to approximately 75.71 sq m (814 sq ft).
Internally, the premises are arranged to provide a bright and well-presented customer seating area, configured to accommodate approximately 30 covers. The space benefits from a large picture window to the front elevation, offering open views across the Inner Sound and providing a strong connection to the surrounding coastal setting.
To the rear, the property includes a fully fitted commercial kitchen equipped with extraction canopy, gas cooking facilities and stainless steel preparation areas, together with ancillary storage and wash-up space. The layout is compact and efficient, well suited to owner-operated businesses and low staffing models.
Externally, the property benefits from space suitable for customer parking and outdoor seating, enhancing its trading potential, particularly during peak tourist periods.
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