Inverness's Oldest Jewellers For Sale

30 Sep 2026

A rare opportunity to acquire William Morrison Jewellers, widely regarded as Inverness’s oldest jewellers, with a history dating back to 1902.

Located within the historic Victorian Market in the heart of Inverness city centre, the business is a genuine local institution with an exceptional heritage, distinctive character and a loyal customer base built over more than a century.

The business has a particularly strong reputation for engagement rings, wedding jewellery and significant occasion pieces, alongside a carefully curated selection of antique and modern gold and silver jewellery. The combination of traditional and contemporary stock gives the business a distinctive position within the local market and an appeal that extends well beyond conventional high street jewellery retail.

A well-established repair and service trade provides an important additional income stream, with watch repairs, watch battery replacement, jewellery repairs, ring resizing, chain repairs and stone setting all contributing to regular repeat custom.

The premises themselves are a key part of the opportunity. The shop retains considerable period character, including its distinctive traditional frontage and antique fitted display cabinets, creating an environment particularly suited to the heritage and individuality of the business. The Victorian Market has also benefited from recent investment, including the introduction of a new food court which has significantly increased footfall and brought additional visitors into the Market.

Inverness provides an extensive catchment across the Highlands and benefits from a substantial visitor economy, with the city acting as the principal commercial centre for the region. The business therefore benefits from a combination of established local clientele, regional trade and tourist footfall.

This is an opportunity that should appeal to an established independent jeweller, an experienced owner-operator or a trade buyer looking to establish a presence in the Highlands. There is also scope for a new owner to develop the business further through digital marketing, online sales and a refreshed approach to the existing customer base, whilst retaining the heritage and reputation that underpin the business.

The current owner is seeking an immediate exit, creating the opportunity for a purchaser to take over an established and recognised jewellery business without the need to build a customer base from scratch.

Key points:

• Established in 1902 and widely regarded as Inverness’s oldest jewellers
• Exceptional heritage and strong local reputation
• Prominent position within the historic Victorian Market
• Strong engagement ring and wedding jewellery trade
• Antique and modern gold and silver jewellery
• Established watch repair and battery replacement trade
• Jewellery repairs, resizing, chain repairs and stone setting
• Character premises with original antique fitted display cabinets
• Increased Victorian Market footfall following recent food court development
• Strong local, regional and tourist customer base
• Excellent opportunity for an existing jeweller or owner-operator
• Scope for further development through digital and online marketing
• Immediate owner exit

Leasehold: Offers in the region of £150,000

Stock: Available by separate discussion and negotiation.

Further financial information and full details are available to genuinely interested parties.

For further information or an informal confidential discussion, please contact: Simon Fraser 01463 830391 or Simon.Fraser@business-partnership.com

Source: William Morrison Jewellers