Company Registration No. SC179009 (Scotland)
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 7
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
1,987
2,669
Current assets
Stocks
5
3,390,551
3,533,474
Debtors
6
25,823
17,277
Cash at bank and in hand
221,259
81,293
3,637,633
3,632,044
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(11,001,379)
(11,025,022)
Net current liabilities
(7,363,746)
(7,392,978)
Total assets less current liabilities
(7,361,759)
(7,390,309)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
(7,361,859)
(7,390,409)
Total shareholders' deficit
(7,361,759)
(7,390,309)
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 30 June 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The directors have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 4 June 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr R Edwards
Director
Company Registration No. SC179009
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Meldrum House Estates Limited is a limited private company incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is Bishop's Court, 29 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YL. The place of business is Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0AE.
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound sterling.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
1.2
Going concern
At 30 June 2025, the company had negative equity of £7,361,759 (2024 - £7,390,309). The company has net current liabilities of £7,363,746 (2024 - £7,392,978) this includes a loan from the directors of £10,949,533.true
The directors have agreed they will provide funds to meet the liabilities of the company as and when they fall due. In particular, the directors will not seek repayment of the amount due to them until all other creditors have been met. The financial statements have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account any discounts offered.
Revenue from the sale of food and beverages is recognised at the point of sale.
Revenue from the sale of pro shop goods is recognised when the rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer on the dispatch of the goods.
Revenue from the provision of hotel accommodation and room hire is recognised on the date that the service is provided.
Revenue from golf membership is recognised based on the period to which it relates, amounts received relating to future periods is deferred.
Revenue from plot sales is recognised when title passes to the purchaser.
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold property
2% - 15% straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to the statement of income and retained earnings.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit and loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Stocks
Stock is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises the purchase price of goods and those costs incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Trading stock relates to the cost of land for future development. Cost includes all costs incurred in developing the land. Costs are subsequently expensed to the profit and loss account as the plots are sold based on an allocation of the overall estimated development costs.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stock over its estimated selling price is recognised as an impairment loss in the statement of income and retained earnings.
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are measured at transaction price.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit and loss.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilties
Basic financial liabilities, including trade payables are recognised at transaction price.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less.
1.9
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax
Deferred taxation is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation at the balance sheet date to pay more tax, or right to pay less tax, at a future date, at rates expected to apply when they crystallise based on current tax rates and law. Timing differences arise from inclusion of items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is regarded as more likely than not they will be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
1.10
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.11
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the period they are payable.
1.12
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
Government grants are recognised as other operating income in the period to which the grant relates.
Grants towards capital expenditure are recognised in income systematically over the related asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying value.
1.13
The financial statements present information about the company as an individual undertaking and not about its group. The company's subsidiary undertakings are dormant, have no assets or liabilities and as such, are immaterial to the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of the exemptions provided by section 402 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare group accounts.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
3
169
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery etc
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2024
363,675
33,579
397,254
Disposals
(363,675)
(30,854)
(394,529)
At 30 June 2025
2,725
2,725
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2024
363,674
30,911
394,585
Depreciation charged in the year
1
681
682
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(363,675)
(30,854)
(394,529)
At 30 June 2025
738
738
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2025
1,987
1,987
At 30 June 2024
1
2,668
2,669
4
Subsidiaries
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Meldrum House Golf Company Limited
Bishops Court, 29 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1YL
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
Meldrum House Hotel Limited
Bishops Court, 29 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1YL
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
5
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Trading stock
3,390,551
3,533,474
6
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
15,271
Other debtors
25,823
2,006
25,823
17,277
MELDRUM HOUSE ESTATES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Loans and overdrafts
10,949,533
10,600,337
Trade creditors
25,136
369,080
Corporation tax payable
13,212
Other creditors
13,498
55,605
11,001,379
11,025,022
Included within loans is a balance due to the directors of £10,949,533 (2024: £10,600,337), that is interest free and there are no fixed repayment terms.
8
Called up share capital
2025
2024
£
£
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
23,750 Ordinary A shares of 1p each
24
24
23,750 Ordinary B shares of 1p each
24
24
40,000 Ordinary C shares of 1p each
40
40
12,500 Ordinary D shares of 1p each
12
12
100
100
All share classes have equal voting, dividend and capital distribution rights.
9
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Included within creditors due within one year are unsecured interest free loans from the directors and companies under their control of £10,949,533 (2024: £10,600,337).
Included within creditors due after more than one year are interest bearing loans from directors of £nil (2024: £nil) on which interest of £nil (2024: £3,462) was paid in the year.