World’s oldest Post Office in Sanquhar is on the market

The Post Office in Sanquhar, Scotland- billed as the world’s oldest, is up for sale.

The current owner Dr Manzoor Alam and his wife Nazra are retiring at the end of May 2020, having run the Post Office since 2015.

Sanquhar Post Office first opened in 1712 and has been in continuous operation since.

“I want to thank Manzoor and Nazra for running this truly unique branch for the past five years. The opportunity to be a part of postal history doesn’t come along very often and any new owner would be only the 17th person to run Sanquhar Post Office in over 300 years,” said Amanda Jones, Group Retail and Franchise Network Director at Post Office Ltd.

The Post Office is a popular attraction for postal and philatelic enthusiasts from across the UK and the world. Many visit to have their letters marked with a special handstamp bearing ‘The World’s Oldest Post Office.’

Nazra Alam said: “It’s heart-breaking that we are selling this Post Office which has many special memories for my husband and I.

“We have loved our time in Sanquhar and have made many friends in this vibrant community. We’ve served many of our local customers every day for the past five years as well as meeting people from all over the world who have come to take pictures outside and with us at this historic branch.”

Sanquhar Post Office is on the market for £275,000 and it comes with a three bedroom cottage. For more details email [email protected] or visit www.humberstones.co.uk