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Ness Deli is a charming, well-established café/coffee shop occupying a prime position on the Village Green in Drumnadrochit, a gateway settlement for Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. The business benefits from year-round local custom with pronounced seasonal uplift from domestic and international visitors. Presented to an excellent standard throughout with warm, characterful interiors and extensive outdoor seating, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable freehold business in one of the Scottish Highlands’ busiest tourist destinations.
Ness Deli trades as a friendly, family-run café/coffee shop serving quality coffee, breakfasts, light lunches, home baking and deli-style specials. The business also holds a full premises licence permitting alcohol sales between 10am and 10pm, seven days per week.
The café has built a loyal local following complemented by high volumes of tourist footfall drawn to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. The interior provides comfortable seating for 50 guests and features a wood-burning stove, adding to the café’s charm and cosiness. Large front-facing windows fill the space with natural light and offer views across the Village Green. A further 50 outdoor bench seats provide a highly popular option during good weather, enhancing overall capacity and kerb appeal.
The business enjoys a strong takeaway trade and could generate additional income through outside catering, private hires or evening events. The current owners have operated the business successfully for a decade and are now looking to retire. Throughout their ownership, they have reinvested heavily in the property, undertaking refurbishments every January and recently installing a full array of 28 solar panels at a cost of approximately £20,000. This investment supports sustainability and reduces running costs.
Trading pattern & staffing: The café operates seven days per week from 10am to 4pm. Staffing levels peak at around 15–16 during the busy summer months, reducing to approximately six in quieter periods.
Drumnadrochit is one of the Scottish Highlands’ most visited destinations, located on the A82 trunk road approximately 14 miles south-west of Inverness. The village is the principal visitor hub for Loch Ness, attracting hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists every year. It is home to the renowned Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition, a range of cafés, gift shops, hotels, and B&Bs, and lies just a short distance from Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland’s most popular historic sites.
The village benefits from continuous passing trade throughout the year, supported by coach tours, self-drive tourists, walkers, cyclists, and local residents. Unlike many rural tourist areas, Drumnadrochit maintains strong winter trade due to its established community and proximity to Inverness. The setting provides a balanced, sustainable customer base combining steady local business with substantial seasonal peaks.
Ness Deli occupies a prime position directly on the Village Green, surrounded by complementary hospitality and retail uses. It is easily visible from the A82 with nearby parking, bus stops and tourist information ensuring a constant flow of footfall. This central location makes it one of the most prominent and accessible food outlets in the area.
Address: The Village Green, Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63 6TX
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