Land at Forse, Lybster. KW3
- Land size
- 14 acres
Key Features
- 13 APPROX ACRES OF CROFT LAND
- STUNNING SEA VIEWS
- SERVICES CLOSEBY
- NEAR NC500 ROUTE
- FIVE MINUTES WALK TO A SECLUDED BEACH
- PLANNING FOR POLY TUNNEL
Description
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to purchase approximately 14 acres of croft-registered land, ideally located near the picturesque village of Lybster and directly on the renowned North Coast 500 route. This expansive parcel of land enjoys stunning, uninterrupted views across the dramatic Caithness coastline and rolling countryside—perfect for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle or a sustainable development venture.
Fully enclosed and stock-proof, the land is ideally suited for agricultural use, with the added benefit of potential diversification. Subject to appropriate consents, up to half an acre can be decrofted to accommodate a house and garden, providing an ideal setting for a new home with spectacular vistas. Planning permission has been granted for a poly tunnel up to 23m x 9m x 4m.
Support is available through the Crofters Commission, offering grants of up to 60% (or a maximum of £25,000) towards the cost of fencing or constructing agricultural buildings. Furthermore, with the commission actively promoting diversified uses of croft land, there is exciting potential for alternative enterprises, such as glamping pods or tourism-related ventures.
As a patron of The Caravan and Camping Club, there may also be the possibility—subject to local planning regulations—of establishing up to six caravan or tent pitches, making this a highly attractive proposition for those looking to capitalise on the growing tourism sector in the Highlands.
This is a rare chance to acquire a substantial and versatile piece of land in a truly breathtaking location. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the full potential of this unique offering.
Located close to Forse in Latheron, the site is within a short driving distance to the Forse of Nature Hotel. It is also a five-minute drive to Lybster Golf Course as well as the Laidhay Tearoom and museum. Wick which hosts the John O' Groats Airport as well as the Caithness General Hospital is a twenty-minute car journey away. In Wick there are a good selection of shops such as Pets At Home, B&M, Farmfoods as well as independent retail outlets. The capital of the Highlands, Inverness, is approximately a two-hour car trip away.
There is mains water on site, other services are roadside.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 21 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in Scotland (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lybster Primary School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dunbeath Primary School5.1 miles
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Thrumster Primary School9.7 miles
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Watten Primary School12 miles
- Pupils
- 37
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Newton Park Primary13 miles
- Pupils
- 299
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Wick High School13 miles
- Pupils
- 735
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Thurso High School22 miles
- Pupils
- 753
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Golspie High School32 miles
- Pupils
- 264
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Farr High School36 miles
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dornoch Academy39 miles
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Yvonne Fitzgerald Properties, Thurso
7 Swanson Street, Thurso, KW14 8AP