Grim Goings On…
The original Castle at Braal probably dates back to the mid-14th Century and is deeply rooted in the strong Nordic influence that reigned in the north of Scotland at the time. It’s tucked away behind the three-storey 19th Century building known as Braal Castle, close to the banks of the River Thurso at Halkirk, reputed […]
Close Encounters
It’s hard to imagine just how much today’s High Street has changed over the centuries. From the distinctive arcaded dwellings of the 1600s to the more stately architecture of the Georgian and Victorian eras, life in the many closes leading off the High Street was much less appealing. In medieval times, access to what was […]
Are You Being Served?
Who doesn’t just love the delights of a traditional department store? There’s something for everyone. These shops dominated town centres across the UK from as early as 1796, when it is reputed the world’s very first ‘one-stop-shop’ was opened in London, selling haberdashery, millinery, jewellery and clocks. Many of these stores were established by drapers […]
Basement Room – The Speyside Business Centre
Now Let | 7.64 x 5.65M | £495pcm | The Speyside Business Centre | Fochabers | All-inclusive Rent
Office 1A – Park House Business Centre
Now Let | 3.34×2.63m | £500pcm | Park House | Elgin | All-inclusive Rent
Office Four – Caledonian House
Now Let | 4.4 x 4.5m & store | £650pcm | Caledonian House | Elgin | All-inclusive Rent
Office Three – Chanonry House
Now Let | DDA Compliant | £600pcm | Chanonry House | Elgin | All-inclusive Rent
Office Five – Caledonian House
Now Let | 4.7×3.8m | £595 pcm | Caledonian House | Elgin | All-inclusive Rent
Hospitality Down the Ages
‘Hospitality’ may feel like a reasonably modern term in the sense of going out to enjoy a drink, a meal or entertainment, but it has its roots firmly in ancient history. During the age of early travel and the development of trade routes across the north of Scotland, local inns offered primitive rooms with stable […]
The Father of Scottish Tourism
Speyside Business Centre is a reasonably new addition to Fochabers’ environs, particularly in comparison to some of the fine historic buildings which make up this distinctive 18th Century planned village. Although its features have a more modern architectural character, the Business Centre can boast an interesting past due to the grounds it stands in. This […]