Selkirk is an established market town situated approximately 7 miles south of Galashiels on the main A7 trunk route and approximately 12 miles North of Hawick, the other principal settlement in the area.

Selkirk is also linked to various other Borders towns and villages such as Kelso, as it lies effectively at the crossroads of a variety of busy road routes.

The town is predominantly residential in nature, however, the local economy is historically dependant upon the traditional agricultural and textile industries but now enjoys a significant level of tourist trade.  The local amenities are of a typical nature, including local shopping, social and educational facilities.  A new “Baxter’s” retail unit has recently opened on what was the former Edinburgh Crystal site bringing further custom to the town.

The subjects lie South of the town’s High Street and occupy a prominent corner site on the North side of Tower Street at its junction with Back Row on what is part of the main A7 through road to Hawick.

The subjects lie within a two storey and attic over basement end terrace building with a two storey extension to the rear. The butcher shop is located at ground floor level with basement storage, and the adjacent owner’s accommodation is arranged over the ground, first and second floors with a garden roof terrace over the back shop extension. 

The sales area of the butcher shop is located in the front section of the ground floor with the workshop located within the extension to the rear.  There is ample storage in the basement reached by means of a timber ladder style stair, in addition to a cellar accessed from Back Row. 

The main retail sales area is fitted and equipped to a good modern standard with two large refrigeration display units which double as a service counter.  A preparation area lies behind and there is a small office area off. 

The back shop is arranged to provide a workshop/preparation area with a large walk in fridge and freezer and WC.  It is fitted with a deep tub stainless steel sink, a washhand basin, various trade equipment and cooking facilities.

The owners house offers modernised accommodation and is arranged to provide 2 public rooms, three double bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, a fitted kitchen, bathroom and utility room.

Our client has owned and operated the business for 27 years, operating as a quality butcher and has built up an excellent reputation during this time.

An extensive range of fresh meat is available from selected local suppliers.  Pies, sausages, black pudding and haggis are all manufactured on site.  Meats for the delicatessen counter are also baked on the premises.  Supplementing the butchery aspect home cooked ready meals are available in addition to a small range of grocery items.

Our client is well known for his award winning haggis and is the current holder of the South East of Scotland Haggis Championship.  Ready meals are also popular with locals and they are also regularly provided to the local rugby club for lunches.  The Borders general Hospital also recommend the ready meals to recovering patients which generates further income.

The shop benefits from a loyal customer base both within the town and from the surrounding areas.  Deliveries are undertaken to towns and villages within a ten mile radius of the shop with phone orders taken.  

Opening hours are currently 7 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday and 7 am – 1 pm on Saturday.

The business is operated by our client who is a butcher, with assistance from a full time butcher, part time cook and after school cleaner.

Financial documentation will be provided to interested parties after viewing.  Sales for the year ended 31 October 2007 were £162,708, net of VAT.