SCOTIA (BRECHIN WEST) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC317303 · ltd · incorporated 2007-02-26
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 18.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
—
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 84). Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
1 live charge · oldest 18.6y
85/100
ready
Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · Legal-friction score 20/100 — clean.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (2 active, 15 linked, 12 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
86 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
55
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 dissolution
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 dissolution
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-17📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2026-01-20📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2026-01-14📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2026-01-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-09➖BEATON, Carol Anne resigneddirector
- 2025-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-01📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-02-29➖HMS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2023-02-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-12-31➖BRUCE, William Martin resigneddirector
- 2022-12-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-11-30➖LONIE, Andrew John resigneddirector
- 2022-07-28📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-02-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-18📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-06-18🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-05-05📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-08-06📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2020-07-22➕HMS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2020-07-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-07-22📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2020-05-28➕CAMERON, David John appointeddirector
- 2020-05-28➕LINTON, Bruce Reid appointeddirector
- 2020-05-28➖BURNESS PAULL LLP resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2020-05-28➖ZANRE, Michael Luigi Peter resigneddirector
- 2020-05-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-06-28➖WATT, Dennis Watson resigneddirector
- 2016-08-31➖DRYBURGH, Roy Smith resigneddirector
- 2015-10-30➖ZANRE, Michael Luigi Peter resignedsecretary
- 2015-10-30➕BURNESS PAULL LLP appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2013-01-25➖TASKER, Brian George resigneddirector
- 2009-01-05➕BEATON, Carol Anne appointeddirector
- 2008-10-28➕WATT, Dennis Watson appointeddirector
- 2008-07-18➖CROCKETT, Alistair resigneddirector
- 2008-07-18➖JOHNSTON, James Clarke Graham resigneddirector
- 2008-05-28➖HIGGINS, Edward resigneddirector
- 2007-10-23➕DRYBURGH, Roy Smith appointeddirector
- 2007-10-23➕JOHNSTON, James Clarke Graham appointeddirector
- 2007-10-23➕TASKER, Brian George appointeddirector
- 2007-09-14🔒Charge registered #1Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2007-05-01➕CROCKETT, Alistair appointeddirector
- 2007-05-01➕HIGGINS, Edward appointeddirector
- 2007-05-01➕LONIE, Andrew John appointeddirector
- 2007-02-26🏢Company incorporatedAs SCOTIA (BRECHIN WEST) LIMITED
- 2007-02-26➕ZANRE, Michael Luigi Peter appointedsecretary
- 2007-02-26➕BRUCE, William Martin appointeddirector
- 2007-02-26➕ZANRE, Michael Luigi Peter appointeddirector
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
76/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 19 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-03-31
Group structure
Scotia Homes (Holdings) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Scotia Homes (Holdings) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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SCOTIA (BRECHIN WEST) LIMITED
This company · SC317303
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Scotia Homes (Holdings) Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-02-26
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
The Ca'D'Oro
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-03-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-21
Last: 2025-08-07
Officers (2 active · 13 resigned)
CAMERON, David John→
Activedirector · ~84y · appointed 2020-05-28
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LINTON, Bruce Reid→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2020-05-28
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ZANRE, Michael Luigi Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-02-26 · resigned 2015-10-30
BURNESS PAULL LLP→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2015-10-30 · resigned 2020-05-28
HMS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2020-07-22 · resigned 2024-02-29
BEATON, Carol Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-01-05 · resigned 2026-01-09
BRUCE, William Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-02-26 · resigned 2022-12-31
CROCKETT, Alistair→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-05-01 · resigned 2008-07-18
DRYBURGH, Roy Smith→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-10-23 · resigned 2016-08-31
HIGGINS, Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2007-05-01 · resigned 2008-05-28
JOHNSTON, James Clarke Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2007-10-23 · resigned 2008-07-18
LONIE, Andrew John→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-05-01 · resigned 2022-11-30
TASKER, Brian George→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2007-10-23 · resigned 2013-01-25
WATT, Dennis Watson→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2008-10-28 · resigned 2019-06-28
ZANRE, Michael Luigi Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2007-02-26 · resigned 2020-05-28
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Mortgages & charges
1
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Floating charge | 1 property | 14/09/2007 | 18/06/2021 |
Recent filings (86 total)
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2026-02-17
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2026-01-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2026-01-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-04-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-04-04
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-03-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-02-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-01-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-12-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-08-08
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2022-07-28