Biography

Mark Colquhoun has over 20 years’ experience in commercial real estate.

His clients include institutional and private investors, funds, developers, and a range of occupiers.

Recent notable deals include:  

• Logistics: Investment acquisition of c. 60,000 sq foot urban logistics unit in Blantyre, Glasgow and subsequent refinancing.
• Hotels / Hospitality:
• Purchase of the Duck’s Inn, Aberlady.
• Purchase of the Ardgowan Hotel, St Andrews.
• Purchaseof Beancross Farm, Falkirk for a restaurant operator
• Retail Development:
  • Pittsburgh Retail Park, Halbeath, Dunfermline: Acting for the developers in the acquisition, development, leasing and subsequent sale of Pittsburgh Retail Park.
  • Larbert Retail Park: acting for the developer innegotiating pre-lets at this new development.
• Car showroom: Acquisition of a site in Motherwell, for the development of a new Ford dealership.
• Leasing (occupier):
  • Lease of high security office space in Glasgow at a rent in excess of £250k per annum.
  • Lease of a warehouse near Edinburgh for manufacture of luxury glamping pods.

External Appointments

Land Aid: Mark is on the Scottish regional board of property industry charity Land Aid, whose purpose is to end youth homelessness.

IPF: He is a member of the Investment Property Forum (the IPF).

Other qualifications: Albeit dual qualified in Scotland, and England and Wales, Mark solely focusses on the Scottish market.

He is also a Notary Public.

What Clients Say

In the world of Scottish property law, Mark simply makes life a little easier. Having worked with Mark for a number of years on transactions great and small, I have no hesitation in commending his high quality, efficient and enjoyable style. (Fund Manager at a leading European investment company).

Mark is particularly good at understanding the more commercial aspects of a deal and providing excellent advice accordingly. He is very responsive to the needs and requirements of his clients, gets to the ' bottom-line' very quickly and dispenses the necessary advice as appropriate. (Development manager at major UK retailer).

Mark supports me and Sopra Steria in all Scottish transactions. I am always very grateful to Mark for the prompt communications and simplified explanations that make my part in these matters so much easier. I would be delighted to recommend Mark to any potential client. Head of Property and Facilities at Sopra Steria.

After Hours

Mark is a keen hockey player and also coaches various junior teams (which include his three kids, who have no choice). He enjoys epic travel and tropical music.