Scottish bakery M Corson Bakers, based in Castle Douglas, has been put up for sale as a going concern for £1.25 million. Scottish bakery M Corson Bakers, based in Castle Douglas, has been put up for sale as a going concern for £1.25 million.

The bakery, which was founded in the 1800s, is seeking a buyer due to retirement. It’s main retail site and bakehouse in Castle Douglas and its three other retail shops in Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie and Kirkcudbright are all included in the sale.

The bakery mainly sold its produce from its four shops, but it also has a good wholesale trade. It currently employs 40 staff - a mix of full and part-time workers – including eight bakers.

Offers in excess of £1,250,000 are invited for the business, which has an average annual turnover of £1.2m for the three years ended 31 March 2008.