Modern, purpose-built Drive Thru unit extending to approx. 2,800 sq ft, prominently positioned on the A82 North Road in Fort William - the main route through the town. The site benefits from 27 dedicated parking spaces, landscaped surroundings, and a high-profile roadside totem sign. Ideally suited to food and beverage operators, with potential for alternative uses (subject to planning). Available To Let on a new FRI lease at £85,000 per annum.
Location
Fort William is the main commercial and administrative hub for the western Highlands, with a population of approximately 10,500. This increases substantially during peak tourist seasons, driven by visitors drawn to Ben Nevis, the Nevis Range ski resort, the West Highland Way, Loch Linnhe, and other outdoor attractions.
The Drive Thru occupies a prominent roadside position on the A82 North Road – the primary route through Fort William – and sits immediately adjacent to Costa. Nearby occupiers include M&S Foodhall, Aldi, Home Bargains, Argos, and Poundstretcher, with additional trade operators such as Screwfix and Travis Perkins. The area also supports a range of hotels and visitor accommodation
Accommodation
The approximate gross internal area extends to 260.13 m² (2,800 ft²)
Terms
SERVICES The property is connected to mains water and electricity, with drainage to the public sewer.
RATEABLE VALUE The property is entered in the Valuation Roll as follows: Restaurant | 01-APR-23 | NAV/RV: £102,000 Indicative rates payable (2025/26): £57,936. A new occupier can appeal the Rateable Value following a change of occupation.
EPC The EPC and Recommendation Report can be provided on request.
PLANNING The property is ideally suited to continued use as a Drive Thru but offers potential for a range of alternative roadside uses, subject to planning. Its prominent frontage, excellent visibility, and dedicated parking make it attractive to retail, leisure, and service operators.
LEASE TERMS The subjects are available on a new Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease at a rent of £85,000 per annum, exclusive of VAT.
LEGAL COSTS Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in connection with any transaction. In the usual manner, the ingoing tenant or purchaser will be responsible for Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), Registration Dues, and any VAT applicable.
Specification
- STANDALONE UNIT (FORMER KFC)
- PRIME LOCATION WITH PROFILE TO NORTH ROAD (A82)
- EXTENDS TO 260.13 M² (2,800 FT²) 27No.
- ON SITE PARKING SPACES
- SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS USES, SUBJECT TO PLANNING
- RENT: £85,000 PER ANNUM