Port Glasgow drive-thru development site put up for sale

Inverclyde businessmen Sandy and James Easdale's property investment company, Dalglen, obtained approval from Inverclyde Council in 2024 for the development at the former Port Glasgow Job Centre on Scarlow Street.

The firm had previously secured planning permission for a single drive-thru coffee shop on the site before successfully applying to expand the scheme to include two units.

Approved plans allow for the construction of two 1,650-square-foot drive-thru units, together with 60 parking spaces and servicing facilities for customers and deliveries.

The former Port Glasgow job centre was demolished for the development (Image: Bowman Rebecchi)

The town's former job centre, which closed in 2017, was demolished to make way for the development, which was expected to create between 40 and 50 full and part-time jobs.

However, the site has now been brought to market and is being advertised by Bowman Rebecchi, for offers over £800,000.

In the sale listing, the estate agents said: "Port Glasgow has benefitted from a vast amount of investment in recent years, with the Gallagher Retail Park set adjacent and is fast becoming one of West Central Scotland’s popular shopping locations.

"This highly-visible drive-thru site provides future occupiers a superb location, access and growth opportunities.

"Port Glasgow has undergone a regenerative transformation over the past decade to become a vibrant town on the banks of the River Clyde, within the authority of Inverclyde Council.

"The town is reaping the benefits of having a large retail park constructed next to this site by Ediston, with tenants including Tesco, M&S, Next, B&Q, B&M, Aldi, and McDonald’s."