L A BOWL (AYR) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC146963 · ltd · incorporated 1993-10-13
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 9272
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 30.9y

40/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 30.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (52/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (4 active, 17 linked, 11 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
78 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (63 events)Click to expand
  1. 2014-05-23
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    gazette-dissolved-compulsary
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2014-05-23
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2014-01-31
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    gazette-notice-compulsary
    gazette · GAZ1
  4. 2013-07-23
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    liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotland
    insolvency · 3(Scot)
  5. 2013-07-23
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2010-12-01
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    liquidation-receiver-receivers-report-scotland
    insolvency · 3.5(Scot)
  7. 2010-10-18
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  8. 2010-09-23
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    liquidation-receiver-appointment-of-receiver-scotland
    insolvency · 1(Scot)
  9. 2010-04-14
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  10. 2010-03-31
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  11. 2010-03-31
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  12. 2010-03-26
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    BROWN, John William resigned
    secretary
  13. 2010-03-26
    ➖
    BROWN, John William resigned
    director
  14. 2010-03-01
    ➕
    KELLY, Mary appointed
    director
  15. 2010-01-07
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  16. 2010-01-01
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    TURNER, Jonathan Francis Andrew appointed
    director
  17. 2009-11-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2009-11-11
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2009-11-11
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  20. 2009-11-09
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    CHARLESON, Kenneth Harvey resigned
    director
  21. 2008-11-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2008-11-07
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  23. 2007-11-21
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363s
  24. 2007-11-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  25. 2007-01-26
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  26. 2007-01-25
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    CAMPBELL, Alistair Ramsay resigned
    director
  27. 2006-11-14
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363s
  28. 2006-09-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  29. 2005-11-07
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363s
  30. 2005-07-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  31. 2004-11-23
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363s
  32. 2004-09-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  33. 2002-12-18
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    CHARLESON, Kenneth Harvey appointed
    director
  34. 2000-02-25
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    Charge satisfied #1
  35. 2000-02-23
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    Charge satisfied #2
  36. 2000-02-22
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  37. 2000-01-24
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    WHILLIS, Selby Carter resigned
    director
  38. 1999-12-16
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  39. 1999-01-07
    ➕
    BROWN, John William appointed
    secretary
  40. 1999-01-07
    ➖
    CHALMERS, Robert Stanley resigned
    secretary
  41. 1999-01-07
    ➕
    BROWN, John William appointed
    director
  42. 1998-01-08
    ➖
    CHALMERS, Robert Stanley resigned
    director
  43. 1997-04-28
    ➖
    WEBSTER, Peter Stevenson resigned
    director
  44. 1995-06-01
    ➕
    CHALMERS, Robert Stanley appointed
    secretary
  45. 1995-06-01
    ➖
    WHILLIS, Selby Carter resigned
    secretary
  46. 1995-05-23
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Northern Rock Building Society
  47. 1995-05-18
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Northern Rock Building Society
  48. 1994-03-29
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    ROSS, Elliot Wallace appointed
    director
  49. 1994-03-29
    ➕
    ROSS, Peter Angus appointed
    director
  50. 1994-03-29
    ➖
    GRIFFITH, David Campbell resigned
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events

Owner dependency

73/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 32 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 90 — succession pressure is live.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

90/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 90 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 32 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2014-05-23

3 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2013-07-23: liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotland; 2010-12-01: liquidation-receiver-receivers-report-scotland

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-10-13
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC9272 — SIC 9272

Registered office

22 Oldfield Crescent
Milltimber
Aberdeenshire
AB13 0JX

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-01-27
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)

KELLY, Mary→
director · ~83y · appointed 2010-03-01
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Active
ROSS, Elliot Wallace→
director · ~90y · appointed 1994-03-29
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Active
ROSS, Peter Angus→
director · ~90y · appointed 1994-03-29
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Active
TURNER, Jonathan Francis Andrew→
director · ~49y · appointed 2010-01-01
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Active
BROWN, John William→
secretary · appointed 1999-01-07 · resigned 2010-03-26
Resigned
CHALMERS, Robert Stanley→
secretary · appointed 1995-06-01 · resigned 1999-01-07
Resigned
GRIFFITH, David Campbell→
secretary · appointed 1993-12-07 · resigned 1994-03-29
Resigned
WHILLIS, Selby Carter→
secretary · appointed 1994-03-29 · resigned 1995-06-01
Resigned
OSWALDS OF EDINBURGH LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-10-13 · resigned 1993-12-07
Resigned
BROWN, John William→
director · ~82y · appointed 1999-01-07 · resigned 2010-03-26
Resigned
CAMPBELL, Alistair Ramsay→
director · ~75y · appointed 1994-03-29 · resigned 2007-01-25
Resigned
CHALMERS, Robert Stanley→
director · ~92y · appointed 1994-03-29 · resigned 1998-01-08
Resigned
CHARLESON, Kenneth Harvey→
director · ~60y · appointed 2002-12-18 · resigned 2009-11-09
Resigned
GAILLIE, Scott Innes→
director · ~64y · appointed 1993-12-07 · resigned 1994-03-29
Resigned
WEBSTER, Peter Stevenson→
director · ~70y · appointed 1994-03-29 · resigned 1997-04-28
Resigned
WHILLIS, Selby Carter→
director · ~97y · appointed 1994-03-29 · resigned 2000-01-24
Resigned
JORDANS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1993-10-13 · resigned 1993-12-07
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Standard security1 property22/02/2000—
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Floating charge1 property16/12/1999—
satisfied
Northern Rock Building Society
Standard security1 property23/05/199523/02/2000
satisfied
Northern Rock Building Society
Bond & floating charge1 property18/05/199525/02/2000
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Recent filings (78 total)

gazette-dissolved-compulsary
gazette · GAZ2
2014-05-23
gazette-notice-compulsary
gazette · GAZ1
2014-01-31
liquidation-receiver-ceasing-to-act-scotland
insolvency · 3(Scot)
2013-07-23
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-07-23
liquidation-receiver-receivers-report-scotland
insolvency · 3.5(Scot)
2010-12-01
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2010-10-18
liquidation-receiver-appointment-of-receiver-scotland
insolvency · 1(Scot)
2010-09-23
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-04-14
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2010-03-31
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-03-31
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2010-01-07
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2009-11-11
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2009-11-11
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2009-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2008-11-24