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ISLANDS OF FARAY, HOLM OF FARAY & RED HOLM, ORKNEY, SCOTLAND, KW17 2DE OFFERS OVER £200,000 The uninhabited islands of Faray, Holm of Faray and Red Holm are situated between the islands of Westray and Eday, within the archipelago of Orkney. The 3 islands are offered for sale together and may appeal to those who wish to create their own island retreat or holiday accommodation. Orkney is a group of 70 islands, 19 of which are inhabited, located off the north coast of Scotland. Faray, the largest of the 3 islands, was last inhabited c.1947 when the last 8 residents left. There are a number of ruinous dwellinghouses scattered across the island together with a bothy which is housed in the former school. The island is mainly to grass and has several beautiful sandy beaches together with rocky shorelines and cliffs. There is a wide variety of bird life together with seals along the shoreline. Faray and Holm of Faray are Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special Areas of Conservation because of their important breeding and haul out sites for grey seals. Details of the S.S.S.I. can be viewed at http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/siteinfo.jsp?pa_code=8254 and http://gateway.snh.gov.uk/sitelink/siteinfo.jsp?pa_code=1683. To the south end of the island is a jetty for access to and from the island. The Holm of Faray is also to grass. Faray and the Holm of Faray are tenanted until November 2019 with the tenant presently stocking the island with sheep. WINDYWALL Interested parties wishing to view Faray can contact Lows Property Department. A private boat will take them from Rapness, Westray at a charge of £100. Viewers must make their own way to Westray. SCHOOL HAMAR VIEW SOUTH FROM SCHOOL VIEW TO HOLM OF FARAY AND RED HOLM APARTMENT STUDIO ISLANDS OF FARAY, HOLM OF FARAY & © Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. RED HOLM, ORKNEY Licence number SR 100001231 ETCN Lows The following notes are of crucial importance to intending viewers and/or purchasers of the property. Solicitors – Estate Agents 1. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and all statements and measurements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed, and any intending purchaser 5 Broad Street must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to have their interest noted through their solicitors as soon as possible in order that they may be informed in the Kirkwall event of an early closing date being set for receipt of offers. Orkney, KW15 1DH 2. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn. T. 01856 873151 F. 01856 875450 E. [email protected] W. www.lowsorkney.co.uk.

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