A LOCAL pier, steeped in history, is up for sale and would be a rare opportunity for those with a vision for waterfront development.
Located on the west bank of the Holy Loch, near Sandbank, Ardnadam Pier and its accompanying ticket office have been placed on the market, through the Scottish Property Centre’s website, for offers over £95,000.
The pier is just over a mile and a half from Hunter’s Quay and offers scenic views towards Benmore and Kilmun and could be repurposed for a variety of ventures, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Currently used for storage, the ticket office and pier sit in a prime position close to The Holy Loch Marina and the local sailing club, making it an attractive prospect for maritime businesses, tourism projects, or even a unique hospitality venture.
The listing highlights the potential for redevelopment, with buyers invited to explore new possibilities for the site. While no official proposals have been made public, the sale is expected to generate interest from investors, business owners, and those looking to preserve and repurpose a part of the area’s rich maritime heritage.
A portion of the listing reads: “Built in 1858 it served as a traditional steamer pier and a means of transport to Glasgow. The pier was opened in 1858 to serve a growing development of marine villas to the north- west of Sandbank. With the decline of the steamers, the Royal Navy established a base here during WW2 it again became busy. A few quiet years followed, but in 1961 the first US Polaris submarine sailed in to the Holy Loch. The American Navy eventually withdrew from the area in 1992.
“The pier was eventually sold in 2004 and the new owner demolished the now dilapidated ticket office and replaced it with a new ticket office built in the same style to upkeep the look of the area. It was built in 2013. The pier itself is in need of some upgrading to make it safe for fishermen and sailors to use if required by the new owners.”
