# Christies (Fochabers) Limited (SC031874)

> Why UK company SC031874 went into administration, from the administrators' statement filed at Companies House, by companydig. Interactive version: https://companydig.co.uk/company/SC031874

- **Status:** In administration
- **Administration began:** 2025-09-10
- **Administrators:** Michelle Marie Elliot, Graham David Smith
- **Administrators' firm:** FRP Advisory
- **Incorporated:** 1956-11-26
- **Location:** Aberdeen
- **Industry:** 02100 Silviculture and other forestry activities

## Why it went into administration

- Creditor pressure / legal action
- Funding withdrawn / unable to refinance
- Cash flow / liquidity pressure
- Weather / natural events

## From the administrators' statement

The Company operates a nursery and tree growing business, trading from Arradoul Farm, Buckie, Moray. The Company was incorporated in 1956, however, it is a seventh-generation family business dating back to 1820. It previously also operated a garden centre in Fochabers, which was sold in June 2025. At the date of appointment, a total of 32 staff were employed by the Company.

The Company's directors are husband and wife, Ronald and Christine Christie and their son, Neal Christie. The Company is 100% owned by Christies Fochabers Holding Limited, which in turned is owned 66% by Neal Christie and 34% by Ronald Christie.

The Company owns 140 acres of land at Arradoul, with a further 200 acres leased from the Crown Estates Scotland.

Statement of proposals: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC031874/filing-history/MzQ4NjkwNjQ2M2FkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0
Companies House register: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC031874

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