Land

Our Summary

• Significant peatland resource — strong scope for carbon and biodiversity
• 95 acres) of upland hill ground and woodland in two lots ◆ One of Scotland’s most important habitats for Hen harriers and other rare raptors ◆ A variety of heather moor, blanket bog, native woodland and natural regeneration ◆ Spectacular views across Brodick Bay to Goatfell and the Arran ridge ◆ Charming two-bunk hill bothy beneath a turf roof ◆ Significant peatland resource — strong scope for carbon and biodiversity ◆ Established red deer and red grouse country, with sporting rights included ◆ Direct vehicular access from the B880 “String Road”, four miles west of Brodick ◆ Glasgow within ninety minutes via the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry Freehold for Sale in Two Lots or as a Whole Lot 1 – 495
• It is this combination of habitat, scale and access that underpins the property’s natural-capital appeal, with scope for peatland restoration, native woodland expansion and habitat and biodiversity enhancement across the hill
• The property’s mosaic of heather moorland, peatland and native woodland provides exactly the open hunting, nesting and foraging habitat these upland species depend on, placing biodiversity, habitat condition and species support at the heart of the holding’s natural-capital appeal, alongside its peatland-restoration and native-woodland-expansion potential
• The mosaic of peatland, heather moorland and native woodland lends itself to peatland restoration under the Peatland Code, native woodland creation and expansion under the Woodland Carbon Code, and wider habitat and biodiversity enhancement, set within one of Scotland’s most significant raptor landscapes
• The eligibility and scale of any individual scheme would be subject to the usual site assessment and validation
• Subject to the necessary consents, there is clear scope to extend or upgrade the existing tracks if required
• Eligibility and scale would be subject to the usual survey and validation
• Together they make Lot 2 a distinctive and low management block of native woodland, with the opportunity, subject to the necessary consents, to establish a discreet off-grid cabin or hut as a base from which to enjoy it
• The land also lends itself to sensitive native-woodland creation in selected areas, subject to the relevant consents and the protection of the SSSI features
• For your own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when inspecting