Croft 29 Lower Lairg, Lairg, Sutherland IV27

A fantastic opportunity to acquire an owner-occupied croft in the heart of the Highland village of Lairg. Extending to approximately 2 acres, this substantial croft offers an excellent development opportunity for crofters, families, or investors in a prime location (subject to necessary consents).

THE CROFT

Located on Lower Lairg, just off the main route through Lairg, the croft features direct roadside access and extends uphill to offer breathtaking panoramic views of the loch and surrounding countryside. Main services, including water and electricity, are located nearby (subject to necessary consents).

Further details can be found on the Crofting Register under reference C8572.

LOCATION

Located in an elevated position off of Manse Road, the croft has fantastic views across the loch and glen. Close to all local amenities: - shops, doctors, primary school, restaurants, sailing club and both public rail and bus links. Lairg is in the centre of the county of Sutherland and can access the east and west coasts in less than an hour and the north coast in just over the hour. A very central location to experience all that the north of Scotland has to offer. Inverness and its airport is 56 miles south and has flights to all UK major airports and Amsterdam.

POINT TO NOTE

‘A prospective purchaser should note that this croft land is regulated by the crofting Commission. This means that the successful purchaser/assignee is agreeing to abide by certain duties with regard to the croft land. These duties are:- 

·         A duty to be ordinarily resident on, or within 32km(20 miles) of your croft

·         A duty to cultivate and maintain your croft or put it to another purposeful use

·         A duty not to misuse or neglect your croft

In addition, there is legal requirement to return an Annual Notice to the crofting Commission each year, confirming whether or not you adhere to these duties. Failure to return this notice is a criminal offence, and if as a result of this, any failure to meet the duties is discovered, you could lose the croft or the right to use it.’

Further information on being a crofter can be found at is highly recommended to speak to a Crofting Solcitor.