Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, has been instructed to market John Livingston & Sons Butchers in Whitburn.

A West Lothian butchers shop has been put on the market.

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, has been instructed to market John Livingston & Sons Butchers in Whitburn.

Ideally located on a main road in Whitburn town, John Livingston & Sons benefits from footfall throughout the day and repeat local trade. The long-established business boasts a fantastic reputation for its provision of fresh meats, pastries, fruits and vegetables.

Originally established in 1948, the business has been owned and operated by Karen Fell and William Sharpe, who both worked for the previous owners until 2010, when they acquired the business following the owner’s retirement.

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This offers a fantastic opportunity for a current butcher looking to expand their business or incorporate another site into their portfolio. There is plenty of scope to increase trade by introducing home deliveries or offering hot food options.

Liam Bain, Business Agent at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “This is a long-established traditional butchers business for sale, with a substantial freehold property located centrally in the town of Whitburn.

“This would suit a current butcher looking to move to bigger premises or add a trading site into an established portfolio.”

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