Property for sale

Youngs Auld Sweetie Shop, Aviemore PH22, Highland

Description


Youngs Auld Sweetie Shop offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established business in the Highlands. Located in the popular town of Aviemore, the shop benefits from strong year-round tourist footfall along with a loyal and supportive local customer base.

The premises are presented to a high standard and are thoughtfully arranged to showcase the wide range of quality products available. The business is already trading successfully and offers clear scope for new owners to further increase turnover and profitability.
Reason for sale


The vendors have owned the Auld Sweetie Shop business since 2013 and it is their desire to retire that brings this excellent business to the market.
Trade


The business enjoys strong year-round trade, benefiting from Aviemore’s reputation as a popular all-season tourist destination and the consistent visitor numbers this brings.

The Aviemore shop has traded successfully since 2013 and is currently operated on a day-to-day basis by an experienced manager and dedicated team. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Branding is consistent and centred around a wide selection of high-quality sweets, complemented by excellent customer service. The product range includes popular favourites such as Pick ‘n’ Mix, handmade fudge and chocolates, traditional chocolate bars, and a large assortment of classic bagged sweets.

The shop also offers products from Scotland and around the world, including imported liquorice and traditional soft drinks.
Location


Aviemore is one of the most prominent tourist centres in the Scottish Highlands, making it an attractive location for retail and hospitality businesses. Situated within Cairngorms National Park, the town benefits from strong year-round visitor numbers drawn by outdoor recreation and the surrounding natural scenery.

Tourism is a key driver of the local economy, with winter sports at nearby Cairngorm Mountain complemented by walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits during the warmer months. This creates consistent footfall for businesses throughout the year.

Aviemore also benefits from excellent transport links, sitting on the main A9 between Inverness and Perth, and having its own railway station. These factors combine to make the town a highly desirable trading location for commercial enterprises.
The property


This well-established business operates from a ground floor retail unit within a modern terrace of shops, featuring a large double display window and fully glazed double doors for excellent frontage and natural light.

Positioned alongside complementary businesses, it benefits from consistent footfall.

The unit extends to approximately 45 m² sales floor and an 11 m² service area. It includes a spacious sales area, stock room, kitchen, WC, storage with shelving and racking, and staff welfare facilities.

The business boasts recognisable branding and a strong local reputation, built on loyal repeat custom. With a high-quality, immaculate fit-out, it offers a profitable trading opportunity with potential for growth and development.
Services


The unit benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage.
EPC rating


The property has an Energy Performance Rating of ‘F’ reference number .
Accounts


Full accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.
Title number


The property is let on a 10-year lease, which is due to expire in October 2027. We understand that the landlord may be open to extending the lease should the incoming tenant or purchaser wish to secure longer-term occupancy.
Price


Offers over £49,500 are invited for the leasehold interest excluding stock which is sold at valuation.
Offers


All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.
Development opportunities


There are numerous opportunities to further develop the business, including expanding into online sales, extending opening hours, and operating a mobile sweet cart at shows, fairs, weddings, or baby showers.

Additionally, there is potential to acquire a sister shop in Inverness, creating a wider regional presence and further growth.