Page 11 - Shepherd Commercial Auctions - Catalogue 10/02/2026

Lot 7
4a Inaclete Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2RB
Former Acoustic/Sound Studio
Features
• May suit a range of uses subject to planning
• Prominent location within Stornoway town centre
• Extends to approx. 144 sq. m. (1,546 sq. ft.)
• Qualifies for 100% rates relief
Description
The property comprises an attached single storey building of masonry construction wet
dash harled externally under a flat roof clad with corrugated metal sheets. The property
benefits from large glazed windows facing to Inaclete Road.
Accommodation
Internally the accommodation provides an open plan reception/ office area with a further
office off, a staff breakout area with a fitted kitchen, toilet facilities including an accessible
toilet and storage areas.
There is a further entrance door from the side elevation of the unit which leads in to an
inner hallway providing access to a former acoustic studio room and a soundproofed
room.
Location
Stornoway is an important port and the principal administrative town of the Isle of Lewis
and Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, also known as the Western Isles. The
Outer Hebrides is an archipelago of over 70 named islands lying off the north-west coast
of Scotland. Stornoway is home to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (the Western Isles Council)
and a variety of educational, sporting and media establishments.
The subject property is prominently located on Inaclete Road near its junction with Ferry
Road which easily connects to the main A866 road one of the main arterial routes
through the town centre leading to Stornoway Harbour and the Port which is the largest
in the Outer Hebrides and is central to the economy of the island facilitating the lifeline
ferry service and supporting almost all economic activities from fishing to construction,
retail and the increasingly important leisure industry. There is also an 80-berth Marina
which is a favourite destination for many visitors.
Planning
The property was formerly operated as a sound studio and would be suitable for office
use. The property may be suitable for a range of other uses, subject to securing the
appropriate planning use consent.
*Guide Price £70,000 (plus fees if applicable)
Energy Performance Rating The property has an energy rating of G.
Auction Type
Unconditional Sale - The buyers fee is 2.4% inc VAT(2% plus VAT) subject
to a minimum of £2,400 inc VAT(£2,000 plus VAT).
* Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees
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