CLOSING DATE SET FOR 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2021

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Introduction
Parkhill Woods extend to approximately 43.45 hectares (107.36 acres), comprising 34.60ha of mature commercial conifer species, 5.45ha of mixed broadleaves, 1.70ha of felled over land and the balance comprising open ground. This is an opportunity to acquire an attractive mature
mixed woodland offering potential (subject to obtaining the necessary felling permissions) for income generation from
timber sales.

Location and directions
Parkhill Woods are situated on the outskirts of the town of Dyce, lying approximately 6 miles northwest of the city of Aberdeen in the northeast of Scotland. The property is
shown on the location and sale plans within these and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 38, Grid Reference:
NJ 909 135. From Aberdeen, take the A956 north for approximately 2 miles to Bridge of Don. Crossing the river, turn left onto the B997 (Balgownie Road) then continue on
the B997 for approximately 4 miles. Just beyond Birkhill, turn left at the signpost to Grandhome and Whitestripes and
continue on this road for approximately 400 yards to the entrance of Parkhill Woods.

LOT 1 – Parkhill Wood (Area 26.18ha/64.69 acres) - Offers over £375,000

Access
A forest road extends from the public road for approximately 30m into Parkhill Wood. Access through the woodland is on foot from this point, over well-defined paths. The C20C
public road is classified as an Agreed Route in the Timber Transport Forum’s Agreed Routes Map.

Description
Lot 1 extends to 26.18ha, according to Title. The woodland is dominated by stands of mature Sitka spruce (approximately 20.3ha), planted in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, with some Scots pine and Lodgepole pine in mixture in the older stands. There is an attractive open stand of Scots pine planted in 1925 extending to 2.85ha or thereby, and a small discrete stand of Japanese larch (0.12ha) to the southwest of the lot. Birch woodland now dominates previously felled
areas within the woodland, and this is reflected in the area of felled land (0.67ha), where advanced birch regeneration is now abundant and establishing. The mature crops exhibit good form and provide an opportunity for timber income, subject to gaining the relevant permissions.

LOT 2 – Fowlershill Wood (Area 9.50ha/23.47 acres) - Offers over £150,000

Access
Fowlershill Wood benefits from a vehicular access from the public road (at Grid Reference NJ 909 135) and a convenient
stacking area adjacent. Access through the woodland is on foot from this point, over well-defined paths. The C20C public road is classified as an Agreed Route in the Timber
Transport Forum’s Agreed Routes Map.

Description
Lot 2 extends to 9.50ha, according to Title. The woodland is dominated by highly attractive, well thinned stands of mature Sitka spruce (approximately 8.18ha), planted in
the 1969 and 1970, with a minor component of Scots pine and Lodgepole pine in mixture. There is an attractive fringe of Japanese larch and Douglas fir planted in 1924 and extending to 0.45ha or thereby. The area of felled land (0.36ha) is partially regenerating with birch woodland.

The mature crops exhibit good form and provide an opportunity for timber income, subject to gaining the relevant permissions.

LOT 3 - Harewood (Area 7.76ha/19.17 acres) - Offers over £85,000

Access
The vehicular entrance to Harewood is at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference NJ 909 135. Access through the woodland is on foot from this point, over welldefined paths. The C20C
public road is classified as an Agreed Route in the Timber Transport Forum’s Agreed Routes Map.

Description
Lot 3 extends to 7.76ha, according to Title. The woodland is dominated by highly attractive, well thinned stands of mature Sitka spruce (approximately 4.18ha), planted in 1967 and 1979, with minor components of Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine and birch. A well thinned older stand of Japanese larch planted in 1924 and extending to 1.04ha provides an attractive entrance to the woodland. The area of felled land (0.67ha) is regenerating with birch woodland. Previously
felled over land was partially planted with mixed broadleaves, with natural regeneration of birch and conifer species plentiful, and now in intimate mixture with Open ground.

Third Party Rights and Burdens
The Property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and any other thirdparty rights howsoever constituted.

Sporting rights
Sporting rights are included and are unlet. Parkhill Woods have a small population of roe deer.

Boundaries
The boundary of the woodland has been maintained in a stock-proof condition where it meets such agricultural uses, and these are mutual and maintained at the joint expense of neighbouring proprietors.

Woodland Grants
There are no current grant schemes in place over the property.

Information on the Scottish Rural Development Programme and grant scheme availability can be accessed through the
following websites:

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scot/support-regulations/forestry-grants

Further Information
For detailed information, please contact Bidwells to access further information on specific elements of the Property, including, compartment schedules, compartment maps,
title information, sporting records. The Property will be sold as per the Title.

Viewing and Closing Date
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. It is anticipated that a closing date for best offers will be set in due course, but the owner reserves the right to sell without setting a formal closing date. The owner will not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

Potential purchasers are advised to formally register their interest, in order that they may be informed if a closing date for offers is set.

Purchasers should have their solicitor submit a Letter of Intent detailing the price, date of entry and any conditions, which they require to attach to their offer, along with evidence of identity compliant with Anti-Money Laundering legislation. The solicitors acting on behalf of the vendor will then issue an offer to sell to the preferred bidder.

Prospective Purchasers and Financial Resources
Any offer by prospective purchaser(s), regardless of where they are ordinarily resident must be accompanied by a
guarantee from a banker who is acceptable to the Seller. Any offer by prospective purchaser(s) that is to be reliant on finance must also be accompanied by supporting
documents acceptable to the Seller.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification sufficient to satisfy anti-money laundering regulations and checks against the intended purchaser or nominee together with other documentation that may be required, from time to time, to support any conditional offers submitted to the Seller. Bidwells LLP accepts no liability of any type arising from your delay or other lack of co-operation. We may hold your name on our database unless you instruct us otherwise.

Selling Agent
Denis Torley
Bidwells
Elm House, Cradlehall Business Park,
Inverness, IV2 5GH
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Forest Authority
Scottish Forestry
Grampian Conservancy
Portsoy Road,
Huntly AB54 4SJ
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Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Marischal College
Broad Street
Aberdeen, AB10 1AB

Aberdeenshire Council
Viewmount
Arduthie Road
Stonehaven
AB39 2DQ