Across Forfar, Scotscraig and Montrose
Winter storm activity has advanced the dune line by an estimated 1.8m at the seaward edge of hole 3. Continued loss threatens the championship routing and the medal tee on hole 4.
1998 pump house has suffered three failures this season. A summer-long outage would risk green loss across the championship course estimated at £180k recovery cost.
Three significant leak events in 18 months have damaged plaster in the Captain's Room and threaten heritage joinery. Insurer has flagged escalating premium at next renewal.
Draft 2027–29 programme of £8.4m sits within debt covenant headroom but leaves limited contingency for cost inflation in years two and three.
Standing water on holes 11–15 caused 23 winter closure days last season, with c.£42k green-fee income lost and member complaints rising.
Existing 60-cover kitchen turns away c.£140k of weekend event enquiries annually. Equipment is beyond economic repair within 24 months.
Modelled 6–9% attrition from the proposed joining-fee and subscription uplift. Concentrated risk amongst the 60+ five-day member cohort.
Outgoing operator's contract expires 31 Oct. A delayed appointment risks loss of bar and dining service through the autumn society programme.
EPC rating of F across two of the four cottages presents both compliance and retention risk for seasonal greenkeeping staff.
Conservation officer's pre-application advice is positive but full listed-building consent is not expected until late July, creating a tight window before the autumn weather.
SSEN initial assessment indicates the visitor car park supply requires upgrade to deliver the planned twelve EV bays. Programme slippage and £45k additional cost possible.
Year-one monitoring shows slower-than-expected regeneration on the east boundary plot. Risk to NatureScot reporting commitments if trends persist.
