BRIDGEWATER Shopping Centre in Erskine has been sold by Broadlands for around £21 million to Greenridge Investment Management.
Independent commercial property consultancy Knight Frank acted for the buyer, while CuthbertWhite represented the seller.
Located in Renfrewshire, Bridgewater Shopping Centre provides 93,274 sq. ft. of retail accommodation across four free-standing buildings on a 12.4-acre site. It also includes 425 car parking spaces and elevated walkways connecting the centre with Erskine and Inchinnan.
The largest building accounts for more than half of the total space and is occupied by Morrisons, while Aldi operates from the second-largest unit. Greggs, Subway, Domino’s Pizza, and Renfrewshire Council are among the centre’s other occupiers.
Real capital analytics data for the first half of the year showed that retail attracted more investment than any other Scottish commercial property sector, with deals worth £208 million – just ahead of offices at £197 million.
Alex Walker, partner at Greenridge Investment Management, said, “Bridgewater is a well-let, convenience-led centre anchored by two major food stores in Morrisons and Aldi. It serves the day-to-day needs of Erskine and the surrounding communities, and that kind of regular, needs-based trade supports secure income over the long term.
“The acquisition fits Greenridge Opportunity Fund’s strategy of buying well-located assets with sound fundamentals at an attractive entry point. We see clear scope to add value through active asset management, and we look forward to working closely with the centre’s occupiers and Renfrewshire Council over the years ahead.”
John Rae, head of office at Knight Frank Glasgow, added, “The acquisition of Bridgewater Shopping Centre represents a well-timed opportunity to invest in a resilient asset. Erskine and the surrounding towns provide a strong catchment area and stable footfall for the shopping centre, which plays a central role in everyday community life for local people. That is exactly the type of property that continues to perform despite headwinds in the wider economy.
“At the same time, Bridgewater offers solid fundamentals, long-term income potential and clear opportunities for asset management. We expect more deals involving well-located retail properties during the remainder of 2026 and into next year, as the sector continues to offer good value in Scotland.”
