A portfolio of historic buildings in Dunbar’s West Port is being put on the market for sale through Allied Surveyors Scotland.
The buildings at 7-9 West Port include Dunbar’s first iron beam construction, double-windowed shop. Dating to the late 1800s, the premises was the original location of horse saddlery pioneers William Main & Sons. It traded most recently as Saddler’s shop and café but was closed a few years ago.
In 1881, Haddington-born William Main started his saddlery and harness making business in Dunbar and this continued through generations of the family. Due to changes in industry, the business diversified into sports outfitting before a garden centre opened a century later in 1981.
Spanning over 6,000 sq ft of accommodation, the disposal of B-listed properties also includes 7b Lawson Place – a workshop and yard – and two double-upper flats above the West Port shops.
“It has been fascinating to get an insight into the history of these buildings and hear some of the stories from members of the Main family,” said Iain Mercer, director of commercial agency (east). “The portfolio offers an interesting and diverse mix of buildings which will present a range of opportunities to the eventual purchaser.”
Offers over £475,000 are being sought for the properties.
