Land

CLOSING DATE SET - 12 NOON, FRIDAY 28 MAY

The property
The land extends to a total of approximately 13
acres (5.26 hectares) of owner occupied croft
land, known as No 1 Diabaig Croft. The land
consists of rough grazing and hill ground as
well as native woodland, and features an array
of flora. There is a stone barn on the property,
along with the remains of two other derelict
stone structures. The residential property to the
northwest is not included.

The croft is situated close to the sea and
overlooks a stunning coastline with views across
Loch Torridon and beyond. The property offers
potential for development, conservation and
small-scale forestry, subject to gaining the
necessary consents.

Location
Diabaig is a remote fishing and crofting
township in Wester Ross, located in the
northwest of the Scottish Highlands. The land is
situated in the area called Lower Diabaig, which
has the award winning Gille Brighde restaurant
and a jetty.

Torridon (9 miles) is a popular tourist
destination and has a range of local amenities
including the award winning Torridon Hotel. The
hills and mountains of Torridon are especially
popular with climbers, photographers and
wildlife enthusiasts, attracting many visitors
each year. The iconic mountains of Torridon
include Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe which
offer magnificent scenery, with Beinn Eighe
being the first and largest National Nature
Reserve in Britain.

The village of Shieldaig (16 miles) has local
stores, a primary school, as well as places to
eat and drink. Shieldaig was initially founded
to train sailors to fight Napoleon in the 1800’s
during the Napoleonic Wars. However, following
his exile to Elba, the community established
themselves as a fishing village and the area is
now a popular holiday destination.

Shore Street (now known as Applecross village)
is a noted destination among sailing circles,
and the Applecross Inn attracts visitors from
afar for its renowned locally sourced seafood
menu. The Applecross Peninsula is home to
some of the most breath-taking scenery in
the west of Scotland. The quartzite capped
peaks of the Torridon mountains tower over
the coastal scenery, some rising over 1,000
metres. The distinctive banding of the Old Red
Sandstone that makes up these mountains is
responsible for the characteristic geology that
makes Applecross and Torridon such popular
tourist destinations. The historic pass through
the mountains of the Applecross peninsula,
the Bealach na Bà road, (Gaelic for Pass of the
Cattle) has the greatest ascent of any road in
the UK and is one of the many reasons to visit
the area. Only accessible by boat until the early
20th century, the area is believed to be one
of the earliest settled parts of Scotland. Other
activities in the area include kayaking, fishing,
mountain biking and mountain and sea tours.
Attractions in the wider area can be found such
as gardens, heritage centres, golf courses and
an array of castles.

Inverness, which is around 1 hour 45 minutes
away by car, provides a more extensive range
of services and amenities. Inverness Airport
provides daily flights to London and a range of
domestic and international destinations. There
is a railway station in Inverness where there are
services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London.