Scottish holiday park in ‘idyllic position’ to be auctioned
Shepherd Commercial Property Auctions said Lagnakeil Highland Lodges occupies an” idyllic position on the outskirts of Oban, one of Scotland’s premier tourism destinations and widely regarded as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’”.
The agent said: “Surrounded by dramatic west coast scenery, the holiday park appeals to visitors seeking outdoor adventure, relaxation and access to the Highlands and Islands, with Oban continuing to attract strong year-round tourism demand.”
The business is being sold as a going concern and currently operates successfully under management, “offering purchasers an opportunity to acquire an established lifestyle and hospitality business within one of Scotland’s most sought-after holiday destinations”.
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The site includes a range of holiday accommodation together with extensive grounds and significant future development potential.
Neil Calder, partner at Shepherd, said: “Lagnakeil Highland Lodges represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established and profitable holiday park business within one of Scotland’s strongest tourism and leisure markets.
“The property enjoys a truly outstanding setting close to Oban with views across Loch Feochan and immediate access to some of Scotland’s most spectacular coastal scenery.
“The business has built a strong reputation within the self-catering and staycation market and benefits from an attractive mix of accommodation together with an established online presence and direct booking platform.”
He added: “Importantly, there is clear scope to further grow and enhance the business. The sellers have identified potential for additional holiday lodges and glamping pods, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, while the wider site may offer further opportunities to expand and diversify the visitor experience.
“With continued demand for high-quality tourism accommodation across the Highlands and west coast of Scotland, the property is considered exceptionally well positioned for future growth.”
Oban "continues to benefit from substantial visitor numbers throughout the year", supported by its renowned seafood offering, harbour, ferry connections to the Hebrides, outdoor pursuits and busy events calendar".
The guide price is £1.1 million. The online auction will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 2.30pm and interested parties should register at https://www.shepherd.co.uk/auctions-remote-bidding/.
AROUND THE GREENS
This article is part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series
Troon Welbeck Golf Club, founded in 1973 on South Ayrshire’s public links, is fighting to prove that a roughly £890 package for club membership and a council season ticket offers good value even as the local authority leans harder into higher‑yielding visitors' golf.
Troon Welbeck is an unusual hybrid in South Ayrshire: a member‑run club with its own clubhouse, bar and a busy competition schedule, but no course of its own.
Instead, members pay around £275 in club fees and then buy a separate South Ayrshire Council season ticket – ranging from £495 to £616, with concessions – that gives access to eight municipal courses across the region, including the Lochgreen, Darley and Fullarton layouts used regularly by Welbeck.
That arrangement gives members year‑round links golf at a comparatively modest cost, but also exposes the golf club to council decisions on tee‑time access and pricing. Yet club secretary Graham McAra, a member for 31 years, stresses that Troon Welbeck still sees itself as a well‑run, positive club working with the council where it can to maintain the backbone of public links golf in Ayrshire.
A Scottish kiltmaker and retailer that collapsed into administration faced a huge bill after a tax blunder.
The Edinburgh-based company that designed the Scotland team tartan was sold out of administration and continues to trade.
Tartan Army fans decided on the design by the Royal Mile retailer.
An administrator’s report on Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers Limited said a related company bought its assets in a pre-pack sale.
It also said the director had suffered a period of ill-health at the time.
