Orkney Property Centre is pleased to offer for sale this popular private hire taxi service which boasts a strong loyal customer base from both local and private hire work.

The business has been established for some 30 years with the current proprietor taking over 9 years ago and is now only being placed on the market due to family commitments.

Our client operates 2 vehicles, one of which is an eight seater, and both are included in the sale. There are at this time three full time and three part time drivers.

The office and garage is available to rent to the purchaser with a 10 year lease at new premises ideally located at the Pierhead in Stromness available shortly.

Offered for sale is the Former Birsay Community Centre situated in an elevated position and enjoying wonderful unspoilt views over the surrounding countryside and onwards to the Brough of Birsay and the Loch of Boardhouse.

5 minutes drive from the picturesque village of Palace, Birsay with the remains of the Earl's Palace and the Broch of Birsay.

Offering an excellent space to develop as a workshop, showroom, craft shop, café or art gallery, etc.

Ideally located in the heart of Kirkwall with excellent frontage onto the main street.

These shop premises would offer themselves for numerous opportunities including someone looking to start or relocate an existing business.

These premises may also be available for lease.  

Commercial property centrally located within the heart of Kirkwall, a stones throw from St Magnus Cathedral offering various options of use. The front office space extending to approximately 113sq m on the ground floor with fully fitted kitchen. Ample power and telephone points with electric panel heating throughout the ground floor. Accompanying warehouse/store extending to approximately 577.7sq m to the rear with access and loading available from Junction Road.

Permissions in place for change of use from commercial to a café/bistro. Planning documents can be viewed on the Orkney Islands Council website, reference 10/290/PIP.

The vendor also has sketch/plans for a three bedroomed flat on the first floor although no planning permissions are in place.

The office space can be purchased together or separately from the warehouse/store to the rear.

These premises may also be available for lease.

Site extending to approximately 1400 square metres.

Outline planning for the siting of a replacement house. Any prospective purchaser may wish to discuss with OIC Planning Department prior to making an offer.

Services understood to be nearby.

Enjoying fantastic views over the surrounding countryside and onwards to the sea.

To view contact Orkney Property Centre or simply visit the site.

Interested parties should note their interest to Orkney Property Centre with whom all written offers should be submitted.

 Beautifully presented 4* Bed & Breakfast Establishment on the outskirts of Kirkwall being sold as a going concern.

 Ground floor accommodation comprises of four Bedrooms, all En-suite and Utility/Laundry room. Self contained Studio to the rear of the property.

 First floor accommodation comprises of Living room/Dining area, Kitchen, Sitting room, Master Bedroom with En-suite, Bathroom and Study.

 A rare opportunity to purchase three former Lightkeeper's homes comprising a pair of "Stevenson" Victorian cottages currently run as a self catering business, a 1950's three bedroom house and several outbuildings. Private and secluded within an acre of walled grounds and over a mile from its nearest neighbour, Cantick Head offers peace and tranquillity occasionally interrupted by the sound of the sea and calling of the birds. Ideal spot for observing whales and dolphins.

 Dramatic scenery, bird, marine and plant life in abundance, mild climate and very little traffic serve to make Cantick Head an ideal base for walking and cycling. Sea angling is a common pastime from the cliffs below the Lighthouse and Trout fishing is available at Heldale Water. Archaeology, Geology and an impressive Naval history from the Vikings to World War II are all on the doorstep.

 Active Lighthouse not for sale

The tower is owned and remotely operated by Northern Lighthouse Board from Edinburgh. However, the vendor is advised that if the lighthouse or engineer's workshop is decommissioned the landowners should be in the optimum position to gain ownership, as right of access to the buildings is restricted to NLB

 Seven bedroomed detached house with garage and garden grounds situated in a much sought after area, within walking distance from the schools, town centre, and all local amenities.

Currently run as a successful B&B Establishment but would equally serve as a spacious family home.

 Accommodation comprises Living room, Kitchen, Conservatory, seven Bedrooms with two En-suites and two Shower rooms.

Site 1:  Good site on its own with great country views over the "loons" and Hoy hills.  Site slopes quite steeply to the south - a feature that possibly lends itself to having perhaps a double garage on the lower ground level with the main part of the higher level running over on to the garage to form a 2nd level. Own entrance from public road.  

 Site 2:  An end site on an elevated position with views over towards the Stenness and Harray Lochs etc.  Own entrance from public road.

 Site 3:  Middle site with shared access to the public road. 

 Site 4:  End site with existing property neighbouring on the lower side.  Shared access with site 3. 

 Site 5:  Prime site with fantastic views over Scapa Flow and Stenness / Harray / Orphir etc.   Own entrance from public road. 

 All sites are close to the "hard" so will require minimal underbuilding.

Offered for sale is 4B Laing Street, Kirkwall

Commercial premises situated in an excellent location in the heart of Kirkwall which may be suitable for conversion into a flat subject to appropriate planning permission.

Land extending to approximately 3 acres (1.214 hectares) extending to the foreshore.

Full planning permission has been granted for the erection of a single storey four bedroom dwelling with a one bedroom annex. Any prospective purchaser may wish to discuss with OIC Planning Department prior to making an offer. OIC Planning Application No. 08/438/PPF

Situated on the picturesque island of Sanday and enjoying fantastic unspoilt views over the sea.

To view contact Orkney Property Centre or simply visit the site.

Interested parties should note their interest to Orkney Property Centre with whom all written offers should be submitted.

This building site extends to 1187.5 square metres and has planning permission in principle to erect a new dwellinghouse. Situated beside the sea and enjoying beautiful unrestricted views.

Planning in Principle has been granted for the siting of a dwellinghouse. Any prospective purchaser may wish to discuss with OIC Planning Department prior to making an offer. OIC Application number 112/480/PIP.

Services understood to be nearby.

To view contact Orkney Property Centre or simply visit the site.

Formerly operated as an art gallery and studio, offering an excellent space to develop as a workshop or showroom, craft shop, café, ceramic studio or nursery, etc.

Planning permission was granted for the conversion of the large storage area into living accommodation. This has since lapsed but could be re-applied for.

The studio area on the first floor offers wonderful views over the Local Nature Conservation Site.

Large garden grounds to the front and side of the property bordered by a drystone dyke and boasting a wide variety of plants and shrubs and a paved patio area.

This site extends to 135 square metres (0.03acres) and is situated off Victoria Street, nestled between Victoria Hair Salon and Victoria Hall.

 The grounds may be suitable for the erection of a commercial premises with flats above, subject to the necessary planning consent being approved. Prospective purchasers may wish to discuss with OIC planning Department prior to making an offer. Services nearby.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to purchase this Bed & Breakfast Establishment, Self Catering Apartment and Bar along with the adjoining Post Office situated on the edge of Orphir Village some 7 miles from Kirkwall.

 Offering the prospective buyer the opportunity to purchase a ready-made thriving business.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to purchase this family run Guest House along with the adjoining Post Office situated on the beautiful island of Sanday.

The property is situated beside Kettletoft Pier. Perfect location for visitors to moor their boats and come in for a welcoming drink or meal.

 This site extending to 0.169699 hectares (1697square metres) or thereby has planning consent to erect a 2 bedroomed dwellinghouse and a detached garage. Electricity, water and septic tank on site. Caravan suitable for storage also included in the sale.

Prior to making an offer, any prospective purchaser may wish to discuss with OIC planning Department.

 Situated in a elevated position and thus commanding beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and to the sea.

 Noted interest and written offers should be submitted to Orkney Property Centre.

 This area of development land is offered for sale as a whole and extends to approximately 2673 square metres (0.660512 acres) with planning permission in principle for the siting of four dwellinghouses with the demolition of an existing building. Prospective purchasers may wish to discuss with OIC planning Department prior to making an offer. Services nearby.

 Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of St Mary's in the parish of Holm and enjoying views to the sea.

 Noted interest and written offers should be submitted to Orkney Property Centre.

  Offered for sale is this Bespoke Timber Building Business manufacturing custom built buildings to customers specifications.

Manufacturing a wide range of outdoor timber structures including garden sheds, summerhouses, hen houses, artists studios, seats and planters to name a few.

Ruinous dwellinghouse at Northside, Birsay with planning permission in principle granted to site a replacement dwellinghouse.

The site extends to approximately 0.20 hectares (0.49 acres) with electricity and water understood to be nearby.

Enjoying an idyllic location with far reaching views over the sea.

Situated a short walk from the picturesque village of Palace, Birsay with the magnificent extensive remains of the Earl's Palace,  beautiful beaches of Birsay Bay and the Brough of Birsay, a tidal island with Pictish and Viking settlements accessed by a causeway at low tide.

 Commercial premises fronting on to Victoria Street, a stones throw away

from St Magnus Cathedral, which is currently run as a Hair Salon.

Offered for sale is Peter Miller's Shop, a well stocked general store and off licence, with adjoining two/three bedroom dwelling house situated beside beautiful Skelwick Bay on the picturesque island of Westray.

Well established business with an excellent reputation for providing all household essentials and more.

The two/three bedroom dwellinghouse comprises Living room, Kitchen, two bedrooms with one En-suite, Office, Second Living room/Bedroom 3 and Bathroom.

Land extending to approximately half an acre.

Outline planning for a one for one replacement. Any prospective purchaser may wish to discuss with OIC Planning Department prior to making an offer.

Water on site and electricity near by.

Enjoying fantastic views over the surrounding countryside and onwards to the sea.

To view contact Orkney Property Centre or simply visit the site.