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MEADOW STORES, EAST LOTHIANCHARLESFIELD GRAINSTORE, SCOTTISH BORDERS
SWARLAND GRAINSTORE, NORTHUMBERLANDERROL GRANARIES, PERTHSHIRE
A PORTFOLIO OF FOUR GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES AT:
ON THE INSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATORS OF ALEXANDER INGLIS AND SON LIMITED
– IN ADMINISTRATION; TAYSIDE GRAIN COMPANY LIMITED – IN ADMINISTRATION AND
INGLIS GRAIN DRIERS LIMITED – IN ADMINISTRATION.
Lot 2
LOT 1 - MEADOW STORES, ORMISTON, EAST LOTHIANComplex of 10 sheds providing grain storage for c.78,200 tonnes
LOT 2 - CHARLESFIELD GRAINSTORE, ST BOSWELLS, SCOTTISH BORDERSComplex of 3 sheds and 34 silos providing grain storage for c.57,500 tonnes
LOT 3 - SWARLAND GRAINSTORE, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLANDTwo grain stores providing grain storage for c.41,600 tonnes
LOT 4 - ERROL GRANARIES, ERROL, PERTHSHIRETwo grain stores providing grain storage for c.25,300 tonnes
For sale as a whole or in 4 lots
Savills Edinburgh
Luke French ~ [email protected] / 07968 550 338
Charles Dudgeon ~ [email protected] / 07967 555 491
Chris Thompson ~ [email protected] / 07807 999 162
A PORTFOLIO OF FOUR SUBSTANTIAL GRAIN DRYING, STORAGE AND WAREHOUSING FACILITIES
CENTRAL SCOTLAND & NORTHERN ENGLAND
Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text. 1
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ADMINISTRATIONThe properties are being sold on behalf of the Joint Administrators of the following
companies which entered into administration on 12 May 2021;
• Alexander Inglis and Son Limited - In Administration
• Tayside Grain Company Limited - In Administration
• Inglis Grain Driers Limited - In Administration
Chad Griffin and Tom MacLennan of FRP Advisory were appointed as Joint
Administrators on 12 May 2021. They act as agents of the Company and without any
personal liability.
As is normal in sales by insolvency practitioners, any sale will be without any warranties
or indemnities and shall otherwise be on standard insolvency terms.
All representations, warranties and conditions, express or implied, statutory or otherwise
(including without limitation warranties and conditions as to rights, title or interest) in
respect of the Properties or any part of any of the Properties are expressly excluded and
interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the nature and extent of the Properties
in the usual way.
DESCRIPTIONThe sale of the former Alexander Inglis and Son facilities presents a significant
opportunity to acquire a portfolio of four strategically located grain stores across Central
Scotland and Northern England. The four sites are well located both in terms of proximity
to core cereal producing regions and accessibility to major trunk roads and motorway
networks.
The total combined storage capacity for barley across all sites is c.202,700 tonnes,
as summarised below. Type and quality of grain can have a material effect of capacity
estimates. We understand greater tonnage has been stored in the past. Planning
permission has been granted for a further grain store at the Meadow Stores site which
could increase the capacity by an additional 18,000 tonnes. The previous business
largely specialised in the drying and storage of malting barley and as such the storage
capacities (tonnes) noted within these sales particulars are based on barley with a bushel
weight of 66Kg/Hl.
SITE NAME
SITE AREA (HECTARES)
CoMbINEd SToRAgE VoLuME (M3)*
CoMbINEd SToRAgE CApACITy (ToNNES)**
Meadow Stores 8.17 *117,029 78,239
Charlesfield 5.60 *56,915 57,514
Swarland 4.31 63,178 41,697
Errol 1.43 38,348 25,310
ToTAL 275,470 202,761
* Silos in addition. ** Includes sheds & silos.
All four sites are equipped with grain drying and handling plant, site offices, laboratories
and weighbridges, and could therefore be readily operated as standalone facilities.
Whilst the sites are currently being utilised for grain storage they may offer potential for
repurposing for alternative uses subject to obtaining the necessary consents. This may
apply in particular to Errol Granaries and Swarland Grainstores, which are especially
adaptable and accessible from the A90 and A1 respectively.
The sites are offered for sale as a whole or in up to 4 lots as follows:
• Lot 1 - Meadow Stores, East Lothian (owned by Alexander Inglis and Son Limited)
• Lot 2 - Charlesfield Grainstore, Scottish Borders (owned by Inglis Grain Driers Limited)
• Lot 3 - Swarland Grainstore, Northumberland (owned by Inglis Grain Driers Limited)
• Lot 4 - Errol Granaries, Perthshire (owned by Tayside Grain Company Limited)
c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd
although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd
although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd
although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd
although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
LOT 1 - MEADOW STORES LOT 2 - CHARLESFIELD GRAINSTORE
LOT 4 - ERROL GRANARIESLOT 3 - SWARLAND GRAINSTORE3
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LOT 1 - MEADOW STORES, ORMISTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Location & DescriptionMeadow Stores occupies a central location in East Lothian, 14 miles east of Edinburgh. The site is approximately 3 miles south of the A1, one of the major trunk roads running
between Edinburgh and London, providing easy access to the south. 3.5 miles to the east lies the A68, another main trunk road, also providing excellent transport links to Central
Scotland and Northern England.
The site extends to about 8.17 hectares in total and is
entered via a wide gated bell mouth entrance off the
B6371 public road. This extensive facility comprises a
complex of 10 grain stores with capacity for c.78,200
tonnes, associated grain drying and handling plant and
office / laboratory accommodation.
The site benefits from planning permission (ref:
16/0069/P) for an additional grain store and intake
elevator providing a further 18,000 tonnes of storage.
Initial ground works have commenced including site
clearance and boundary bunds. The proposed building
would be serviced by existing dryers.
POSTCODE: EH35 5NG
stores & capacityThe sheds are principally in a terrace formation and
serviced by extensive concrete aprons, forecourts
and access routes. Whilst of varying ages the build
specification is largely steel portal frame construction
under pitched fibre cement roofs and box profile
cladding. Internally, all the sheds have purpose built grain
walls with timber boarding above and aerated floors. The
buildings were constructed over a period from 1968 to
1985.
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although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
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The approximate dimensions and capacities for barley are as follows:
SHED DIMENSIONS (M) StOragE VOluME (M3)
aPPrOXIMatE CaPaCItY (tONNES)
Shed A 61.2 x 22.7 8,745 5,771
Shed B 64.8 x 24.0 9,554 6,306
Shed C 64.0 x 24.0 9,356 6,175
Shed D 64.0 x 24.3 9,550 6,303
Shed E 91.2 x 24.0 14,774 9,751
Shed F 108.0 x 30.0 24,300 16,038
Shed G 92.0 x 35.7 28,952 19,108
Shed H 30.0 x 24.0 5,648 3,728
Shed J 23.7 x 15.2 2,193 1,447
Shed K 30.0 x 24.0 3,957 2,612
Silos x 2 (wet bins) 1,000
ToTAL 117,029 78,239
Grain DryinG & HanDLinG Meadow Stores is serviced by four grain
dryers with a combined drying capacity
of 62 tonnes per hour (TPH) on the basis
of typical moisture rates. All four dryers
are equipped with intake pits and pre-
cleaners. A system of elevators and
conveyors (30-60 TPH) transports the
grain from each dryer to specified sheds.
• No.1 Dryer (15 TPH rate for malting
barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 2020
and linked elevators renewed. LPG
fired. Feeds sheds A and B
• No.2 Dryer (15 TPH rate for malting
barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 1997.
LPG fired. Feeds sheds B and C.
• No.3 Dryer (20 TPH rate for malting barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 2008.
Equipped with 2 wet bin silos (500 tonnes each). LPG fired. Feeds sheds D,E
and F.
• No.4 Dryer (12 TPH rate for malting barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 1987. Gas
oil fired. Feeds sheds D,E and F.
anciLLary BuiLDinGs & office accommoDationThe office building at Meadow Stores is a single storey building of brick
construction and benefits from ample parking. It includes an entrance hall, open
plan office, two boardrooms, management office, kitchen, WCs and storage
rooms. The adjoining prefabricated building includes a laboratory, weighbridge
office, site manager’s office, WC and kitchenette. There is a secure site workshop
and two weighbridges with sampling gantries.
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although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
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LOT 2 - CHARLESFIELD GRAINSTORE, ST.BOSWELLS, SCOTTISH BORDERS
Location & DescriptionCharlesfield is located on the south side of St Boswells in the Scottish Borders. The A68 lies about 500 metres to the east which provides direct access to Edinburgh (40 miles) to the
north and Newcastle (65 miles) to the south.
The site extends to about 5.60 hectares in total and forms part of a larger industrial estate accessed directly off a minor public road. This extensive facility comprises both silos and
flat shed storage with capacity for c. 57,500 tonnes,
associated grain drying and handling plant and office /
laboratory accommodation.
Adjacent to the site is a separate area of ground
extending to about 0.8 hectares that could be utilised as
part of the grain operations or an alternative use subject
to securing the necessary planning consents.
POSTCODE: TD6 0HQ
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stores & capacityThe complex is serviced by extensive concrete and hardcore forecourts, aprons and
access routes around the site. Sheds 1 and 3 are of steel portal frame construction
under pitched fibre cement roofs. Shed 2 is of steel truss construction under a pitched
fibre cement roof. Internally, all three sheds have purpose built grain walls with timber
boarding above, aerated concrete floors and central conveyors. In addition there is a
chain of 34 silos. The approximate dimensions and capacities for barley are as follows:
SHEdINTERNAL
dIMENSIoNS (M)SToRAgE
VoLuME (M3)AppRoXIMATE
CApACITy (ToNNES)
Shed 1 120.0 x 30.0 29,448 19,436
Shed 2 85.0 x 27.8 12,128 8,004
Shed 3 60.0 x 30.0 15,340 10,124
8 x 1,250 tonne silo Flat bottomed / auger sweep 10,000
15 x 500 tonne silo Flat bottomed / auger sweep 7,500
8 x 250 tonne silo Hopper bottomed (wet bins) 2,000
3 x 150 tonne silo Hopper bottomed (wet bins) 450
ToTAL 59,916 57,514
Grain DryinG & HanDLinG Charlesfield is serviced by three grain dryers with a combined drying capacity of 45 TPH on
the basis of typical moisture rates. All three dryers are equipped with computerised control
systems. The associated elevators and conveyors can operate at 60 TPH.
• No.1 Dryer (15 TPH rate for malting barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 2012. Equipped with
direct intake and pre-cleaner. LPG fired. Feeds sheds 1, 2 and a selection of silos.
• No.2 Dryer (15 TPH rate for malting barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 2012 (reconditioned).
LPG fired. Feeds shed 2 and the silos. Dryers 2 and 3 share and intake pit and pre-cleaner.
• No. 3 Dryer (15 TPH rate for malting barley). Cimbria dryer installed in 2018. LPG fired.
Feeds shed 3 and the silos.
anciLLary BuiLDinGs & office accommoDationThe office building at Charlesfield is a large portacabin which houses the laboratory, offices
and weighbridge controls. There is a 50 tonne weighbridge with a sampling gantry adjacent to
the office. An additional smaller portacabin is used for staff breaks. A new purpose built site
workshop was erected in 2018.
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LOT 3 - SWARLAND GRAINSTORE, MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND
Location & DescriptionThe site extends to about 4.31 hectares in total and is
entered via a gated bell mouth entrance off a minor public
road. It is located 7 miles south of Alnwick, 300m off the
A1 giving excellent access to Newcastle (28 miles) and
further south via the M1. Transport links to the north are
good with direct access to Edinburgh (93 miles) via the
A1.
The site comprises two adjoining sheds providing
capacity for c.41,600 tonnes, associated grain drying and
handling plant and office / laboratory accommodation.
Given the scale, adaptability of the buildings and its
proximity to the A1, the site may offer potential for
repurposing for alternative uses subject to securing the
necessary consents.
POSTCODE: NE65 9NZ
stores & capacityThe complex is serviced by an extensive concrete
forecourt utilised for temporary wet grain storage with
a perimeter route continuing around the buildings. Both
sheds were built in 1985/86 and are of steel portal
frame construction under pitched fibre cement roofs.
Internally, they have purpose built grain walls (4 metres)
with timber boarding above, aerated concrete floors and
central conveyors. The western end of shed 2 has greater
aeration volume for storing oil seed rape.
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although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
The approximate dimensions and capacities for barley are as follows:
SHED INtErNal DIMENSIONS (M)
StOragE VOluME (M3)
aPPrOXIMatE CaPaCItY (tONNES)
Shed 1 120.0 x 30.4 31,519 20,802
Shed 2 120.0 x 30.4 31,659 20,895
ToTAL 63,178 41,697
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Grain DryinG & HanDLinG Two Cimbria gas oil fired dryers were installed in 1985/86
and are capable of drying up to 20 TPH when handling
grain of an average moisture. Each dryer has a separate
intake pit and both are equipped with pre-cleaners and
dust extraction systems. Both dryers are connected to
both sheds.
anciLLary BuiLDinGs & office accommoDationThe office at Swarland is a pre-fabricated single storey
building which houses an open plan office, laboratory,
WC, and the weighbridge controls. There is a weighbridge
and sampling gantry adjacent to the office.
teLecommunications mastThere is a mast located in the north western corner of
the site. The initial lease term has expired and the tenant
is currently holding over at a rent of approximately
£4,750 per annum.
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LOT 4 - ERROL GRANARIES, ERROL, PERTHSHIRE
Location & Description The site extends to about 1.43 hectares in total and is entered via a short access road off a minor public road. It is easily accessible from the A90 (2 miles) to the north which provides
direct access to Dundee (13 miles) to the east and Perth (12 miles) to the west.
Errol Granaries comprises three adjacent sheds providing capacity for c.25,300 tonnes, associated grain drying and handling plant and office / laboratory accommodation.
The property is identified within the Local Development
Plan as within the Settlement Boundary for ‘Errol Airfield/
Grange’, and the main policy relevant to the potential
development of the site is Policy 8: Rural Business and
Diversification which gives favourable consideration to the
expansion of existing businesses in rural areas subject to
set criteria. In light of this and given the adaptability of the
buildings and its proximity to the A90, the site may offer
potential for repurposing for alternative uses subject to
securing the necessary consents.
POSTCODE: PH2 7TD
stores & capacityShed 1 comprises two separate stores (1A & 1B) of
steel portal frame construction under pitched corrugated
roofs. Internally it is equipped with grain walling and three
conveyors. Shed 2 is a purpose built grain store which
was erected in 2016 with 6 metre grain walling with
reinforced steel grain doors at either end. Internally it is
equipped with 12 aerated floor fans, a central conveyor
(60 TPH) and overhead gantry.
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although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and
NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.
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The approximate dimensions and capacities for barley are as follows:
SHEdINTERNAL
dIMENSIoNS (M)SToRAgE VoLuME (M3)
AppRoXIMATE CApACITy (ToNNES)
Shed 1A 55.7 x 27.4 8,146 5,377
Shed 1B 51.5 x 27.4 11,366 7,502
Shed 2 64.4 x 28.8 18,834 12,431
ToTAL 38,348 25,310
Grain DryinG & HanDLinG Errol Granaries is serviced by two grain dryers with a combined drying capacity of 15-18
tonnes per hour on the basis of typical grain moisture rates. Each dryer is equipped with an
intake pit.
• No.1 Dryer (8-10TPH rate for malting barley). Carrier dryer installed 1990s. Kerosene fired.
• No.2 Dryer (8-10TPH rate for malting barley). Cimbria dryer installed 1988. Kerosene fired.
anciLLary BuiLDinGs & office accommoDationThe office at Errol is a purpose built, pre-fabricated building which was erected in 2013.
The building provides an open plan office, separate office, laboratory, kitchenette and WC
facilities. There is a weighbridge and sampling gantry adjacent to the office.
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GENERAL REMARKS
ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills Edinburgh office (0131 247 3720).
plant & equipmentThe sale is inclusive of all grain dryers and associated cleaners, elevators and
conveyors, fuel tanks (excluding LPG tanks) and any other plant affixed to the
property and required for the normal functioning of the facility.
The sale specifically excludes all motorised machines/vehicles and connecting
implements, tools, portable equipment, office and laboratory contents. These items
are available in addition and detailed on the plant and machinery inventory held in the
Dataroom.
For the avoidance of doubt all grain stocks are excluded from the sale.
services, Business rates & epcs
pRopERTy SERVICESRATEAbLE
VALuE*EpC
RATINg
Meadow StoresMains water, electricity (single & 3 phase)
and drainage. Mains gas (office only). £226,250 F
CharlesfieldMains water, electricity (single & 3 phase)
and drainage. £180,000 G
Swarland Grainstore
Mains electricity (single & 3 phase). Private drainage to a septic tank. Private
water supply. £99,000 G
Errol GranariesMains water and electricity (single & 3
phase). Private drainage to a septic tank. £67,000 E
* Effective date 1 April 2017
servitude rights, Burdens, Wayleaves and statutory public and other access rightsThe properties are sold with the benefit of but subject to all existing burdens /
covenants, servitudes / benefits and wayleave rights, including rights of access and
rights of way, whether public or private. The properties are sold subject to the rights
of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will
be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and
others following their solicitors’ examination of the title deeds. A summary of third party
rights is included within the relevant sections of any certificates of title contained in the
Dataroom. Any such certificates of title are included in the Dataroom for information
purposes only and on a strictly non-reliance basis.
planningThe properties are offered together with and subject to any planning permissions and
conditions/agreements, pending planning applications, tree preservation orders, and
any historical or environmental designations. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have
full knowledge of these and satisfied themselves as to the effects that such matters
have on the property.
asbestosIt should be noted that the materials used in the construction of a number of the
buildings across the four properties is likely to contain asbestos. A management report
was provided by Plansafe Solutions Ltd in 2015 and is available in the Dataroom.
tupeA summary of employees is contained in the Dataroom, for information purposes only
and on a strictly non-reliance basis. Interested parties are advised to satisfy themselves
as to whether TUPE obligations apply.
entry & possessionEntry will be by arrangement. The four properties will be sold with vacant possession,
subject to the mast lease at Swarland Grainstore.
offersFormal offers are to be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, Wemyss House, 8
Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Prospective purchasers are advised to register
their interest with the selling agents following inspection.
solicitorsDickson Minto, 16 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DF
Kirsty Woods - 0131 200 1625
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STIPULATIONS
purchase priceWithin 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of
the purchase price shall be paid. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for
payment at the date of entry (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing
thereon at the rate of 5% above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be
effectual in avoiding such interest.
plans, areas and schedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been
carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser(s) shall be
deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the properties and any
error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation
in respect thereof.
financial referencesAny offer submitted must be accompanied by a guarantee or reference from a bank
or lendor which is acceptable to the sellers.
LottingIt is intended to offer the properties for sale as described, but the sellers reserves
the right to divide the properties into further lots, or to withdraw the properties, or to
exclude any property shown in these particulars.
GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks
and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale / Sale Contract, the latter shall
prevail.
apportionmentsThe business rates and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the sellers
and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.
important noticeSavills and the administrators (as agents) give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation
to the properties either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of
the administrators or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement
that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any
offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of
fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and
plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not
be assumed that the properties have all the necessary planning, building regulation
or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Neither these
particulars nor any subsequent communication relative to the property shall be
binding upon Savills or the Sellers (whether acted on or otherwise) unless the same
is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their behalf
satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland)
Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.
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