Page 22 - Shepherd Commercial Auctions - Catalogue 10/02/2026

Lot 18
Stag Inn, 48 Bank Street, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire DG1 2PA
Public House
Features
• Ground floor with basement cellar
• Central position & fronting pedestrianised street
• Qualifies for 100% rates relief (subject to occupier eligibility)
• Scope for alternative commercial use (subject to consent)
Description
The subjects form a ground and basement floor property that forms part of a larger four
storey tenement building of traditional construction.
Accommodation
The accommodation extends to a public bar (approx. 36 covers) with a liner servery and
customer toilets. A floor hatch behind the servery provides internal access to the cellar.
Location
The property occupies a central position within Dumfries’ town centre licensed trade
circuit.
Dumfries, with a population of around 33,000, is the largest town in Dumfries & Galloway
as is therefore southwest Scotland’s main shopping and administrative centre. The town
lies approximately 75 miles south of Glasgow and 34 miles northwest of Carlisle,
occupying a strategic location at the intersection of the A75, A76, and A701 trunk roads.
The subjects lie on the southeastern side of Bank Street, between its junctions with High
Street & Irish Street. Bank Street forms an important link between the waterfront area of
Whitesands and the prime High Street retailing zone. Public car parks and transport links
are available within short walking distance.
Planning
We assume the property is currently registered for Sui Generis Class 3 (Food and Drink)
use, all in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.
The unit is however well suited to alternative commercial use, subject to Local Authority
consents.
Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries direct with Dumfries
& Galloway Council.
Rateable Value
The property has a rateable value of £11,200.
*Guide Price £75,000 (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 £2,500 inc VAT(£2,083.33 plus VAT).
22 * Please see Buyer’s Terms for definition of guide price
and auction fees