Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW), owner and manager of H1 at the Hill of Rubislaw in Aberdeen, has confirmed Pure Gym as the latest occupier to join the building and modernise the amenity offering at this prime business park.
Set to open on Thursday, January, 11 Pure Gym becomes the third occupier in the last six months to join H1, previously known as Seafield House before it underwent a significant re-development in 2016. Other occupiers include Siccar Point Energy, Well-Safe Solutions and Chevron. The opening of Pure Gym represents a major milestone in Kennedy Wilson’s strategic plans to transform the Hill of Rubislaw into a modern city centre business park location.
Pure Gym, the UK’s leading gym operator has taken a self-contained unit of 15,000 sq ft on the ground floor of H1, set separately from the building’s main entrance. Pure Gym operates 200 gyms in the UK for over 900,000 members, hosting up to 80 on-site classes a week as well as each site containing over 220 pieces of fitness equipment.
Matthew Milroy, asset manager at Kennedy Wilson Europe, said:
“The Hill of Rubislaw’s central location makes it a fantastic location for Pure Gym to open its newest facility and we are excited to start the year with another positive announcement for H1.
“This is a major boost for the Hill and has always been part of our strategy to improve our offer for existing and future tenants. We are very pleased with the progress made to date and the potential going forward as we continue to look at new ways to improve the Hill, with further exciting announcements imminent.”
Duncan Costin, property director at Pure Gym said:
“We’re delighted to open a brand new site in Aberdeen, which highlights the growing level of interest we have seen since in the city since opening our Shiprow facility. The Hill of Rubislaw is a prime area to add to our portfolio and we look forward to opening our doors on January 11.”
CBRE and Ryden acted for Kennedy Wilson and Eric Young & Co represented Pure Gym.
