Development plans for Old Bakery Coffee Shop site in St Cyrus

For many years the Old Bakery Coffee Shop at St Cyrus was a popular stop-off for day-trippers venturing to the famous sands nearby.

The business closed for the final time at the start of the year and the property went on sale.

The building dates back to the 1800s when, as the name suggests, it was the village bakery.

Baker James Moncur learned his trade in Forfar before erecting the building at St Cyrus between 1861 and 1871.

The St Cyrus building had been a cafe for many years until shutting this February.

Its final TripAdvisor reviews praise the coastal “gem” for its “delicious Victoria sponge”.

St Cyrus coffee shop sale

It was placed for sale for offers over £250,000 shortly before closing.

The site was described as having “vast potential”, as a business or purely a home.

The latter option has been favoured by Cabella Properties, which is based nearby and run by Wayne and Salinee Cabrelli.

They are now seeking permission from Aberdeenshire Council to turn the Beach Road building into a three-bedroom home.

In a separate planning application, they are also looking to build a new home in the substantial car park.