Unish, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire Unish Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire A spectacular coastal block of grazing land together with the remains of Unish house (derelict).
Portree 26 miles, Inverness 135 miles, Inverness Airport 143 miles
Unish (About 424 acres).
• Expansive coastline measuring approximately 3 miles.
• Grade 42 and 52 grazing land.
• Derelict Unish House (dates from 1600’s) may have potential for re-development (subject to planning).
About 424.07 acres (171.64 ha) in total.
For sale as a whole.
Situation Unish is located at the North West tip of the Waternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. The Waternish Peninsula is approximately 8 miles long and is situated between Loch Dunvegan and Loch Snizort in the North West of the island. The peninsula contains the hamlets of Stein and Lusta in Loch Bay to the South East and Halistra, Hallin and Trumpan further north.
The main settlement on the Isle of Skye is Portree (25 miles) and provides a wide range of retail, leisure and commercial facilities. The population is currently around 1,000 and the town is the location of the only secondary school on the island. Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands, lies approximately 135 miles to the east. Inverness has a full range of retail, educational, leisure and commerce facilities together with a mainline railway station and an airport with flights to a wide range of UK destinations (including London Heathrow) and a limited number of European destinations (including Amsterdam).
The Property The land at Unish is reached from the road end at Trumpan and comprises a spectacular block of land with sweeping views to the Outer Hebrides and bounded by majestic cliffs.
The land is a mixture of pastureland and moorland being graded a combination of 42 and 52 by the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research (now the James Hutton Institute). The subjects have a westerly aspect and range in height from sea level to 150 metres.
At the far North West end of the subjects is the derelict Unish House. The house was previously a B listed building however, the listing was removed in 2016. The building dates from the 17th century and comprises a roofless 2-storey, 5 narrow bay house of stone construction. There are also the remains of former black houses and steading surrounding the structure. The building/site may have potential to re- develop subject to obtaining appropriate planning consents.
Historical Note There is a lot of history relating to the Waternish Peninsula involving clan feuds, battles and the highland clearances. The most notable event located close to the land at Unish, Trumpan Church, were the location of the ‘Battle of the Spoiled Dyke.’ The Macdonalds of Uist barred the door of Trumpan Church and then set fire to the church full of Macleod worshipers. On hearing the news, the Chief of Clan Macleod and his men set off to Ardmore Bay where a battle ensued. The MacDonalds were killed almost to a man. The corpses of the Macdonalds were dragged and buried in a turf dyke which is now remembered as the Battle of the Spoiled Rights of Way and Access: Prospective purchasers Dyke. The Battle of Waternish also took place should be aware that, as a result of the freedom in the area which was one of the Many battles of access to the countryside introduced by the between the Macleods and Macdonalds. Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, members of the public have the right of responsible access to Unish itself former tack (part of the MacLeod most parts of the Scottish countryside. land holdings) the house being the tacksman’s house. It was around here that Bonnie Prince Timber: All standing and fallen timber is Charlie first attempted to land on his trip from included in the sale. Benbecula in 1746 – he was reputably warned off by some of the militia raised for MacLeod’s Mineral Rights: As far as they are owned, the independent company taking a few pot shots at minerals are included in the sale. the boat. Sporting Rights: The sporting rights are in hand. General Information Method of Sale: For sale as a whole. Entry and Possession: The date of entry will be by mutual agreement between the purchaser Designations/Listings: The coastline forms part and the sellers. of the Inner Hebrides and the Minches Special Area of Conservation. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents: Strutt & Parker, Inverness Local Authority: Tel 01463 719171 Highland Council Glenurquhart Road Closing Date: A closing date for offers may be Inverness fixed. The sellers reserve the right to conclude Directions IV3 5NX a bargain for the sale of any portions of the Solicitors: From Inverness along the A82 to Invermoriston Tel 01349 886606 subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date R & R Urquhart at which point turn onto the A87. This road Website: www.higland.gov.uk and will not be obliged to accept the highest or 117 – 121 High Street should be followed to Kyle of Lochalsh, cross any offer for any part of the subjects of sale. Forres the bridge to the Isle of Skye and head for SGRPID: Moray Portree. From Portree follow the A87 to Borve at Longman House Offers: Offers should be submitted in Scottish IV36 1AB which point turn off left onto the A850 through 28 Longman Road legal form to the selling agents. Prospective Edinbane and before reaching Dunvegan turn Inverness purchasers are advised to register their interest VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is right onto the B896 single track road signposted IV1 1SF in writing with the selling agents following exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the Waternish. This road should be followed to Tel 01463 234141 inspection. property, or any part of it, or any right attached to Trumpan where the access to Unish is located. Email: [email protected] it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes Financial Guarantee/Anti Money Laundering: of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition. Plans, Areas and Schedules: These are based The Forestry Commission: All offers (regardless of the country of residence on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and Forestry Commission Scotland of the offering party) must be accompanied by a Health and Safety: Interested parties when are for reference only. They have been carefully Silvan House guarantee or appropriate form of reference from viewing should bear in mind the remote location checked and computed by the selling agents 231 Corstorphine Road a bank which gives the sellers the satisfaction that of the property and also the terrain and sizeable and the vendors’ solicitor and the purchaser Edinburgh the purchaser has access to the funds required to cliffs which bound the land. shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to EH12 7AT complete the purchase at the offered price. the description of the property and any error or Tel 0300 067 6156 mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle Email: [email protected] In addition, the offerer must supply certified either party to compensation in respect thereof. copies of his/her passport and confirmation of residence in terms acceptable under anti money Note If you require this publication in an laundering (AML) legislation. alternative format, please contact Strutt & Parker on 01463 719171. M LW S
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2 The sellers shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdens for the possession and for collection of income prior to the said date of entry.
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