Liddesdale Road, Hawick, Scottish Borders

The property is currently part multi-let, producing an income of approximately £125,000 per annum, with significant vacant accommodation offering strong asset management, leasing and potential redevelopment opportunities (STP).

The estate provides a mix of industrial units and serviced office space, benefiting from secure yard areas, multiple access points and extensive parking. Located approximately 1 mile south of Hawick town centre, the property sits within an established commercial and industrial location with good access to the A7 trunk road connecting to Edinburgh and Carlisle.

The opportunity also benefits from significant regional investment, including the £56.6m Hawick High School redevelopment, the £92m Hawick Flood Protection Scheme, a proposed £4m McDonald’s investment, and the planned £300m Center Parcs Scottish Borders development.

Location:
Hawick is the principal town within the Scottish Borders and an established commercial and employment centre, located approximately 18 miles south of Galashiels and 10 miles south-west of Jedburgh. The town serves a resident population of around 14,000–15,000 people and a wider Borders catchment of approximately 30,000, providing a solid local occupier and workforce base.
Situated around 57 miles south of Edinburgh, Hawick benefits from direct connectivity via the A7 trunk road, linking the town efficiently to the Central Belt and south to Carlisle (approximately 46 miles). The property is positioned approximately 1 mile south of the town centre within a recognised industrial and commercial location.

Regeneration & Investment Highlights
Hawick and the wider Borders are currently benefitting from significant public and private sector investment, underpinning long-term economic growth prospects:
New Hawick High School — Planning approval has been granted for a £56.6 million replacement campus, delivering modern education facilities and reinforcing long-term public investment in the town. Construction in full swing
McDonald’s Investment — Proposals have been brought forward for a new £4 million drive-through restaurant, expected to create up to 100 jobs, demonstrating continued occupier confidence. Site ground work in progress
Hawick Flood Protection Scheme — One of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in Scotland, representing approximately £92 million of investment and improving resilience across the town centre and commercial areas.
Center Parcs Scottish Borders (proposed) — A major leisure and tourism development anticipated to open around 2029, representing investment of over £300 million and expected to significantly boost visitor numbers and the regional economy.

Description:
The subjects comprise a substantial single-storey former mill building, constructed in brick with rendered finishes, occupying a site of approximately 4.24 acres.
The accommodation has been subdivided to create a mix of industrial units and serviced office space, providing flexible occupier accommodation and asset management potential.
Externally, the property benefits from a secure site boundary, generous yard areas, multiple access points and ample parking provision.

LEGAL EXPENSES AND VAT
Each party shall bear their own legal costs associated with the transaction. The purchaser will be responsible for any Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), registration dues and any VAT payable in connection with the purchase.

Business Rates:
Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the local authority or rating authority to confirm the current Rateable Value and any applicable reliefs or charges.