Amar Hill

Introduction 

Amar Hill is situated near the west coast of the Isle of Skye, one of Scotland’s most renowned and easily accessible islands. The property extends over 1,062 acres of diverse land with mixed woodland, open hill and bank fishing on Loch Duagrich in a truly spectacular setting with sweeping costal views across Loch Harport, the Isle of Wiay and South Uist. 

The Isle of Skye is celebrated for its dramatic and diverse scenery, from the jagged Cuillin peaks to the magical Fairy Pools, towering coastal cliffs, and beautiful sandy shores. The island is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide variety of activities, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife on land and sea, with seals, otters, and golden eagles among the island’s many natural inhabitants.

This property presents a rare chance to establish an exceptional amenity estate in one of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Amar Hill combines ecological richness with potential for development, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and environmental value.

Set in a peaceful yet conveniently accessible location, Amar lies just 7.5 miles west of Portree, the island’s principal town, which provides a comprehensive range of services including retail, hospitality, education, and healthcare facilities. The A863 and B885 are only 2.5 miles west, offering excellent links across the island and to the mainland via the Skye Bridge, located 39 miles to the east.

Skye also offers some of Scotland’s finest hillwalking routes, from the challenging ascent of Sgùrr Alasdair, the island’s highest peak, to the more accessible yet equally scenic Trotternish Ridge, home to geological landmarks such as the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr.

Description 

Amar Hill comprises a wonderfully attractive area of mixed woodland and open hill ground that is rich in conservation and natural capital value. Rising from 100m to 267m above sea level, the land is a blend of mineral soils on gentle slopes, with areas of rugged rocky outcrops interspersed with drifts of deep peat.

Amar Hill benefits from a well-designed woodland scheme, planted in 2015, featuring an attractive mixture of native broadleaves alongside areas of Sitka spruce planted in a self-thinning mixture with Japanese larch and areas of Douglas fir and Scots pine. The conifer element has developed well over recent years and is expected to provide a good volume of harvestable timber once maturity is reached. The scheme was designed to enhance the biodiversity of the landscape and for timber production, and there may be opportunities for further woodland creation, subject to Scottish Forestry approval.

The woodland is registered with the Woodland Carbon Code, and the Pending Issuance Units, totalling 39,097, have been sold to a third party and are not included in the sale. Some enrichment planting was carried out in 2023, and it is anticipated that minimal maintenance will be required on the woodland as it continues to establish itself. The land also includes areas of deep peat on the northern slopes which may be suitable for a peatland restoration scheme, which would result in further carbon credit generation. The property also offers an incoming purchaser with the opportunity to generate income through an annual grazing agreement, currently in place over part of the land. This generates £2,500 per annum and could be continued by agreement.

The attractiveness of the land is enhanced by the addition of riparian trout fishing rights on Loch Duagrich, which bounds the property to the east, and a selection of picturesque watercourses that meander through the property, featuring a series of attractive waterfalls along the northern edge. A former shepherd’s bothy also lies on the south side of the property and has good potential for development, subject to approval, to establish an attractive dwelling to take full advantage of the spectacular scenery the land offers.

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