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81 Union Street

726  sq ft

This small but impactful retail unit is ideally placed to benefit from the huge public investment going into Union Street. Three doors down, £30million is being spent to create an international food market, and the local authority is also spending millions of pounds improving the streetscape outside.

  • Monthly Rent:
    £2,500
  • Monthly Rates:
    £778
  • Fresh Start Relief:
    Yes
  • Location:
    Central
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At a glance

Central location
High street retail property

Incentives

Empty shops grant
Low business rates

About

This retail unit is situated in one of the most exciting parts of Union Street, where tens of millions of pounds is being invested in regeneration.

Black Sheep Coffee - one of the UK's most vibrant challenger brands - has recently opened a new coffee shop next door - and in 2027 the city's new international food market will open three doors down the street. The latter project is the biggest public investment in Union Street for decades.

The traditional granite property comprises a shop unit arranged over ground, basement and sub-basement floors providing sales area together with staff and storage facilities.

The annual rent for this property is £30,000 ex VAT, which may be applicable. The annual rateable value for this property is £18,750.

Location

The unit offers a superb location on central Union Street in what has historically been one of the busiest parts of the city centre.

Located on the South side of Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare, near the junction with Market Street. This property will be only three doors down from the new Aberdeen Market, due to open Summer 2027, and is across the road from the pedestrian entrance to the Bon Accord shopping centre. Nearby shops include Black Sheep Coffee, Five Guys, Sports Direct, Specsavers and Annie Mo’s.

Aberdeen’s main local bus routes all cross through Union Street, Aberdeen’s Bus and Train Stations are located on Guild Street, approximately a 6 minute walk away. By car, parking can be found at NCP Shiprow (a 4 minute walk), Bon Accord Harriet Street (a 6 minute walk) and Union Square shopping centre (a 10 minute walk).

Additional Notes

If you are a Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) you could also qualify for a Business Energy Scotland cash-back grant of up to £30,000 if you are installing energy efficiency or renewable heat measures.


This property may be eligible for Non-Domestic rates relief through the Small Business Bonus Scheme, conditions apply.

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