The National Scheme of Delegation (NSD) came into force on 31 October 2026 and introduces a new national framework for determining which planning applications are decided by planning officers and which can be considered by planning committee. The reforms are intended to bring greater consistency across local authorities and allow planning committees to focus on…
Graham + Sibbald are delighted to bring to market Dalriada Luxury Lodges, Cowie, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire – For Sale. Dalriada Luxury Lodges is a collection of 8 high-quality lodges, located to the north of the town of Stonehaven on the northeast coast of Scotland, a short 10 miles south of Aberdeen. The site is situated on…
The Hotel + Leisure Division of UK Property Firm Graham + Sibbald are delighted to announce the Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel has been SOLD. The Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel is a striking property located in Aberdeen’s City Centre. The 83-bedroom hotel overlooks the Union Terrace Gardens in the heart of Aberdeen. The hotel is an…
UK Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants Graham + Sibbald has appointed Richard Durkin as Senior Director to lead the growth of its Birmingham office. His appointment strengthens the firm’s expanding UK Capital Markets presence and reinforces Birmingham as a key market for future growth. With more than 20 years’ experience in the property industry, Richard…
The Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in August 2026, represents one of the most significant changes to England’s planning system in recent years. At its heart is a clear objective: build more homes, make better use of land and support economic growth. One of the most significant changes is the new support…
Office sector: The Inverness office market is relatively small and comprises traditional city-centre offices alongside established peripheral business parks. The market has seen increased activity and enquiry levels over the past 12–18 months, with a number of transactions reducing overall availability. Demand is strongest for modern, well-located offices, particularly those offering good parking and flexible…
Graham + Sibbald are delighted to have sold the Ancrum Cross Keys, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH. The Ancrum Cross Keys is an attractive and characterful inn located in the charming village of Ancrum. Ancrum is a charming village in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The village lies less than 5 miles away from the…
UK Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Graham + Sibbald, have appointed a new Director in their Edinburgh office working within the Asset Services team. Jill Gayford, has spent the last twenty years working within Asset Management in both consultancy and client side, with extensive experience across Scotland and South of the Border she is the…
The Big Blue Shed will undergo major refurbishment and rebranding ahead of Q4 2026 release One of Scotland’s most prominent industrial buildings has recently been acquired in an ‘off market’ transaction by award-winning developer and investor, Knight Property Group. Extending to 143,700 sq ft, together with a fully sprinklered mezzanine floor of approximately 85,000 sq…
Graham + Sibbald are delighted to offer for sale the Kings Arms Hotel, 31-33 St. Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1EL – For Sale. The Kings Arms Hotel is a 10-bedroom hotel, with a full range of food & beverage facilities, located in the heart of Castle Douglas, within the thriving, popular…
