Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness set to acquire Christies Garden Centre
A family-run garden centre is entering into the final stages of being sold to an Inverness-based firm.
Christies Garden Centre in Fochabers, which has been run by the Christie family since its foundation in 1820, announced today that is edging closer to being sold to Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness.
It is expected that the sale will be completed within the next two weeks bringing an end to over two centuries of family ownership.
A statement from the business reads: “We are in the final stages of the sale of Christies garden Centre to Simpsons Garden Centre.
“The process has taken much longer than we anticipated and we are well aware of the lack of stock in all areas.
“While we cannot give you a definite date, our expectation is that we will have the deal finalised in the next two weeks.
“Please be patient with staff in the shop areas as they have no control over the process and we thank you for you understanding during this change of ownership.
“We would also like to thank all our customers, old and new, for their continued loyalty.”
