A traditional pub situated at a town’s harbour has been put up for sale. The Old Moray in Macduff has been listed by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co. The Shore Street building is on the market freehold with an asking price of £249,999. The bar features a timber servery, pool table, informal games area as well as historical photographs and references to the town’s maritime past. Situated on the harbourside, the area has a long-standing association with fishing and maritime industries which supports
the growing levels of domestic tourism tied to the north-east coastline. The Old Moray focuses on the sale of beers, spirits and other drinks, and serves a loyal customer base. The property also includes a four-bedroom residence. The owner Kenneth Hawkins said: “After nearly 20 years at the helm of The Old Moray, and at 75 years of age, I feel it is time for a new captain to steer the pub into an exciting new future.” Simon Watson, senior business agent – hospitality at
Christie & Co, who is managing the sale process, said: “The Old Moray is a characterful, community-led pub in a highly desirable coastal trading position, offering an excellent opportunity for an incoming operator to take forward with strong local support and further growth potential.” Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.
The Old Moray, Macduff, harbourside pub, Christie & Co, Shore Street, pub for sale, freehold, £249,999, Kenneth Hawkins, Simon Watson
£249,999 for a pub sounds kinda cheap ngl.
Wait so they’re selling the whole pub like the building too? I thought it was just the business. Also 4-bedroom residence?? That part seems wild, like who lives there and also runs the bar.
“New captain to steer the pub” lol that sounds like a metaphor but also kinda makes me think it’ll be converted into a boat-themed restaurant or something. Harbour pub + maritime past… I’m betting they’ll jack up the prices for tourists and call it “growth potential.”
Macduff? That’s like Scotland right? So this is in America because it says harbourside and tourism? Idk I’m confused. But if the owner is 75 and retiring after 20 years, good for him. Hope whoever buys it keeps it the same, not some corporate thing with no pool table.