Littlequoy &

Orkney

L ITTLEQUOY & H UNDA

Burray Village 2 miles, St Margaret’s Hope 6 miles, 13 miles, Kirkwall Airport 12 miles IDYLLIC COASTAL FARM WITH A PRIVATE ISLAND

Traditional farmhouse (5 bedrooms) Studio with large open plan space Modern and traditional farm buildings Development opportunities Private island linked by a causeway 155 acres of pasture 232 acres of rough and coastal grazing 4.2 miles of coastline in total

422 acres in total For sale as a whole or in up to four lots

Savills Wemyss House 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH 0131 247 3720 [email protected]

These particulars are only as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text. LITTLEQUOY & H UNDA

Situation Orkney lies about 20 miles to the north of the Scottish mainland. This archipelago includes 70islands, 20 of which are inhabited, and has long been regarded as a very desirable place to live on account of the quality of life they offer and the strong sense of community. At the heart of the island’s cultural scene is its thriving arts, crafts and musical tradition. Of particular note is the renowned St Magnus International Music Festival which attracts world-class performers.

Burray, on which Littlequoy is situated, is about 2.2 miles long by 3.8 miles wide, and has a population of about 400. It is a beautiful and peaceful island conveniently linked to mainland Orkney by the historic , a series of causeways built in the 1940s primarily as naval defences to protect the anchorage at , but now serving as road links. The island is peppered with wonderful walks along a coastline which includes cliffs, caves and sandy beaches.

The village of Burray offers a range of basic services for day to day needs, including a local convenience store and a hotel with a public house. A wide range of shops, professional services and leisure facilities can be found in the town of Kirkwall. There are two secondary schools on Orkney, the new grammar school in Kirkwall and the Academy, both of which provide a school bus. There is a newly built primary school in Burray.

In common with the rest of Orkney, Burray has an abundance of wildlife. There are numerous places on the island to see gull and tern colonies, shell ducks, hen harriers and arctic skua, and puffins nest from May to early June. Common seals can be seen on several beaches, there are some grey seals, and otters have also been seen. Orkney has numerous well known archaeological sites but of particular significance is the World Heritage Site at Skara Brae, a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland Orkney.

The long sunny summer days and warm current of the Gulf Stream ensure Orkney's waters are a rich feeding ground for fish. There is plenty to be caught by anglers of all abilities, whether just off-shore in Scapa Flow or further afield where mackerel, cod, pollock, coalfish and ling may be caught. There is good trout fishing on the nearby fresh water lochs. The islands offer wonderful opportunities for sailing and there are sheltered anchorages at Burray Village, St Mary’s Village, St Margaret’s Hope, and a new marina at Kirkwall. There is an active diving club which offers diving trips to the blockship wrecks at the Churchill Barriers and the sunken German naval fleet at Scapa Flow. There are three 18-hole golf courses on Orkney, at Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret’s Hope.

Communications Road / Ferry: Ferry links to Orkney from Northern include Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope (approx. 1 hour), Scrabster to Stromness (approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes) and Aberdeen to Kirkwall (approx. 7 hours). See www.pentlandferries.co.uk for further information on timetables for the St Margaret’s Hope crossing and www.northlinkferries.co.uk for timetables for the other two crossings. There is a “foot passenger only” ferry from John o’ Groats to Burwick on the southern coast of , which operates in the summer months only.

Air: Kirkwall Airport has direct services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen Airports, all of which offer onward connections to London. The Edinburgh flights are particularly convenient and allow one to fly to Edinburgh for 9am and return to Kirkwall by 7pm.

For private flights, Kirkwall Airport Air Traffic Control may be contacted on 01856 886205. The runway PCN is 15, and can accept up to 21 ACN.

There is a privately owned airstrip at Island (4.5 miles), which will accept private light aircraft by prior arrangement.

Description Littlequoy and Hunda lie on the south western shores of Burray, in a beautiful and unspoilt corner of The farm currently benefits from a useful income amounting to £25,665 per year through a series of the island, at the end of a public road. This sale presents an unusual opportunity to acquire a coastal agri-environmental schemes (SFPs, SRDP and LFAs) which are described in more detail under the farm which includes its own private island linked to the farm by a causeway. General Remarks section of this brochure. The current owners have worked hard at enhancing the environmental and conservation aspects of the farm which is evidenced by the abundance and variety The farmstead sits in a secluded and idyllic position less than 100 yards from the shoreline and is of the flora and fauna. accessed via a private track off the public road. There is a traditional farmhouse, a detached studio within a stone former barn, a traditional byre and a modern sheep shed. Scattered across the farm are The owners have had preliminary discussions with a wind turbine operator who has indicated that there five sites which may offer development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents. may be potential for turbines on the farm and the island, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Further details are available from the selling agents. The farm is run in hand and is best suited to sheep production. It typically carries about 400 breeding ewes which are put to either a Texel or Blueface Leicester ram. Lambs are either sold through the local The farm is offered for sale as a whole or in up to 4 lots as follows: market fattened, or kept as replacement breeding stock. The farmland, extending to 387.83 acres in total across the farm and the island, is in good heart and comprises a combination of pasture, rough • Lot 1A – Littlequoy Farm (189.32 acres) grazing and hill ground, which can be broadly analysed as follows: • Lot 1B – Land at Swannies Point (27.06 acres) Land Type Acres (approx) • Lot 2 – Hunda Island (205.08 acres) Permanent Pasture 155.69 Lot 3 – Site at Sheepsquoy Ruin (1.02 acres) Rough / Coastal Grazing 232.14 • Other (shore, tracks etc) 34.65 TOTAL 422.48

Lot 1A – Littlequoy Farm

FARMHOUSE The farmhouse occupies an outstanding position overlooking the surrounding farmland and the sea beyond. It is principally of stone construction with some harled elevations under a tiled roof and provides a comfortable family home.

The internal layout offers a combination of practicality for a country family, and ample space for entertaining. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, as shown on the layout plans and photographs.

On the ground floor there is a spacious sitting room with large windows, out of which there are dramatic coastal views, and a recently fitted multi- fuel burner. Adjoining the kitchen and the sitting room is a dining room with a Rayburn solid fuel cooker. The kitchen is situated at the rear of the house and has fitted cupboards and a gas cooker. There is a bathroom on the ground floor.

There are five bedrooms, one on the ground floor and four on the first floor, two of which are accessed by a cast iron spiral staircase from the sitting room.

At the front of the house is a small porch opening onto an enclosed garden with a pond and a mixture of well established shrubs. A short distance from the house is a productive vegetable garden surrounded and sheltered by mature bushes. Bathroom Studio Situated a short distance from the house is a former workshop which has been sympathetically converted into an open plan studio with a mezzanine loft. The building is currently used as an alternative therapy treatment room and has under floor heating and a large multi fuel stove. This attractive building provides flexible space which may offer alternative uses subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Farm buildings Development Opportunities Lot 1 is equipped with a well maintained range of buildings accessed via the main Lot 1A includes three possible development opportunities which all benefit from fantastic sea views over Scapa Flow farm drive off the public road. The approximate dimensions and construction and the surrounding islands. The sites can be summarised as follows: are as follows: • A ruin known as Wha Taing located on the western shoreline is at risk of being lost to the sea. The owners have • Traditional byre (19.7m x 3.7m) of stone construction under a slate roof. It submitted an outline planning application (ref: 14/214/PIP) for relocating the site towards the centre of the is currently used for storage and kennels but may offer potential for farm. Whilst initial feedback from the planners has been positive the application is currently pending. For conversion for alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. further details regarding the application see the planning portal on the local authority website: www.orkney.gov.uk • Sheep shed (30.3m x 12.1m) of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated roof. Internally the buildings is divided into bedded courts with Redbanks Ruin is a derelict cottage in an exceptionally private position at the southern end of the farm. a concreted central passage. The building also houses a 30 tonne grain bin • and a workshop bay. • Ourequoy is a former farmstead comprising a number of derelict cottages and farm buildings which may have • Silage pit (18m x 9m) with a concrete base and concrete sides. potential to create up to four to five dwellings. The site sits in an elevated position with outstanding panoramic views. • Timber built sheep handling pens with a dipper and concrete race. The owners have had informal discussions with regard to the Redbanks and Ourequoy sites with the local planning Land authority who have indicated that they would support an application in principle. The land included with Lot 1A extends to about 189.32 acres in total and comprises 81.86 acres of pasture and 91.75 acres of rough grazing and coastal Lot 1B – Land at Swannies Point marsh. Approximately 30 acres are cut for silage each year by local contractors. There are a further 15.71 acres of shoreline and miscellaneous land including the Lot 1B comprises a separate parcel of land situated about 0.5 miles north of the main farm and is accessed directly causeway. Contained within a contiguous block, and including 1.5 miles of off the public road. The land extends to 27.06 acres in total and includes 20.21 acres of pasture and 6.85 acres of coastline, the land is easily accessed either directly off the public road or from rough grazing. private farm tracks. Some of the land is currently subject to a seasonal grazing agreement which is due to come to an end in Autumn 2014. Lot 2 – Hunda Island The uninhabited island of Hunda is situated in Scapa Flow and connected to the island of Burray by a causeway built in 1941, a smaller version of the Churchill Barriers, known as the "fifth barrier". The causeway is privately owned and forms part of the sale of Lot 2. Ongoing maintenance most years has ensured the barrier remains in fair condition and an effective means of accessing the island.

The name is derived from the for 'dog island'. The made the Orkney Islands their headquarters for their expeditions against Scotland and Norway, and the islands were under the rule of Norse earls until 1231.

The island extends to about 205.08 acres and rises to 42 metres above sea level with 2.7 miles of coastline. It is currently managed as part of the farm and provides good grazing for sheep. There is a former dwelling located on the island which may offer development potential. A natural spring provides a water supply. The owners have submitted an outline planning application (ref: 14/213/PIP), which is currently pending, for developing a house on the site. There are no services on the island but it may be possible to run a mains water pipe along the causeway and generate electricity from a wind turbine or generator, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Further details regarding the application are available on the planning portal on the local authority website: www.orkney.gov.uk. Lot 3 – Site at Sheepsquoy Ruin Lot 3 comprises a ruinous cottage located in an exceptional position a short distance from the shoreline. The site extends to 1.02 acres and runs down to the coast and is accessed via a private track off the farm track. The owners have submitted an outline planning application (ref: 14/162/PIP) for developing the site into a single dwelling. For further details regarding the application see the planning portal on the local authority website: www.orkney.gov.uk

GENERAL REMARKS Servitude Rights, Burdens, Wayleaves and Statutory Public And Other Disputes Access Rights Should any discrepancy arise as to the boundaries or any points arise on the VIEWING The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing servitude and Remarks, Stipulations or Plan or the interpretation of any of them, the question Strictly by appointment with Savills. wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents whose decision acting as private. The property is also sold subject to the rights of public access under the experts, shall be final. Directions Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied From St Margaret’s Hope: Follow the A961 to Burray (signposted Kirkwall). themselves as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others following their Plans, Areas and Schedules Continue on the A961 and about half a mile north of the village of Burray turn solicitors examination of the title deeds. These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have left (signposted Littlequoy). Continue on the minor road which ends at the been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall farm. There is a wayleave agreement in favour of Scottish Power for electricity poles be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any crossing the farm. The annual payment amounts to £209.92 error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to From Kirkwall: Follow the A961 southwards to the village of Holm. Continue There is a right of pre-emption in favour of the owners of the farm over a compensation in respect thereof. on the A961 over three of the Churchill Barriers to the island of Burray. Once dwelling (Newbiggin) located in the south eastern corner of the farm. The owners on Burray follow the A961 for 1.3 miles before turning right (signposted of the house have a right of access over the track running through the farm to Purchasers should note that the under local Udle Law the ownership extends to Littlequoy). Continue on the minor road which ends at the farm. the dwelling. the low water mark. The acreages stated in this brochure are based on the high water mark. Entry & Possession Agricultural & Environmental Schemes Entry by arrangement. 1. Single Farm Payment Entitlements are not included in the sale but may be Overseas Purchasers available by separate negotiation. There are 102.74 entitlements with a unit Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident outwith the must Offers value of €129.16. be accompanied by a guarantee from a banker who is acceptable to the sellers. Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the selling agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register 2. The farm lies wholly within a Less Favoured Area. Payments under the Lotting their interest with the selling agents following inspection. scheme are dictated by stocking density and type, together with enterprise It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves type. The 2010/2011 payment amounted to £6987.96. the right to divide the property into lots, or to withdraw the property, or to Solicitors exclude any property shown in these particulars. Lows, 5 Broad St, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1DH. Tel: 01856 873151 3. 251 acres are currently subject to a Rural Stewardship Scheme which Email: [email protected] commenced in 2011 for a period of 5 years. The scheme is in connection Generally with the management of coastal heath, habitat mosaic, wetland and open Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks Services & Council Tax grazing grassland for wildlife and generates an annual income of £7,359. and Information, Stipulations and the Missives of Sale, the latter shall prevail. The farmhouse is serviced by mains water, private drainage to a septic tank, mains electricity, broadband and central heating off a solid fuel Rayburn. The house is 4. 4 acres are currently subject to a Land Management Contract (this includes Apportionments in council tax band A. The EPC rating is F. A copy of the EPC assessment is health and welfare options for the sheep) which commenced in 2010 for a The Council Tax and Business Rates and all other outgoings shall be apportioned available from the selling agents. period of 5 years. The scheme generates an annual income of £2,013. between the seller and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

Fixtures & fittings Where applicable the payments due under the above schemes in relation to the Important Notice Please confirm any fixtures or fittings you would like to exclude. TBC current farming year will be retained by the seller. Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

Ingoing Valuation Sporting Rights 1 They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties The purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over The sporting rights are in hand. in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers, one acting for each behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing agreement as to the Mineral Rights responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. appointment by the President, for the time being, of the Royal Institution of The mineral rights are not owned by the sellers and are therefore are not included These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the following: in the sale. be relied upon as statements or representations of fact, unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by the Sellers or on their 1. All cultivations carried out in preparation for the current crop valued on a behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of labour and machinery basis. STIPULATIONS Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such 2. All growing crops, on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery document. basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the Purchase Price 2 Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, establishment and age of such crops. Within 7 days of the conclusion of missives a non-returnable deposit of 10% of photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily 3. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at cost. the purchase price shall be paid. 4. The sheep and cattle on the farm, and farm implements and items of comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested machinery, may be available to purchase in addition by separate negotiation. The balance of the purchase price will fall due for payment at the date of entry any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by (whether entry is taken or not) with interest accruing thereon at the rate of 5% inspection or otherwise. Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for above Bank of Scotland base rate. No consignation shall be effectual in avoiding completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as Savills shall such interest. certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 5% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Not to Scale mapping with the permission of th Scale mapping with the permission of th Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) Crown copyright (100041908) NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE Savills Wemyss House 8 Wemyss Place Edinburgh EH3 6DH 0131 247 3720 [email protected]