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Sutherland, Scotland

Helmsdale 32milesWickAirport 70milesInverness 100milesInvernessAirport 107miles

About 12,959 hectares (32,021 acres) in total

truly spectacular mixed highland sporting estate extending to some 50 square miles with breathtaking scenery and complete privacy

• Stunning lodge site, 3 estate dwellings and sporting bothy

• Two separate stalking beats with 10 year average of 76 stags and 88 hinds

• Double bank salmon fishing on the River Mallart (major tributary of the Naver) over some 6 miles with 10 year average of 91 salmon and grilse

• Grouse, ptarmigan and woodcock shooting

• Loch Choire (729 acres) and a number of beautiful wild brown trout lochs

• 1,094 acres woodland including 811 acres recently established native woodland

Y o u r a t t e n t i o n i s d r a w n t o t h e I m p o r t a n t N o t i c e o n t h e l a s t p a g e o f t h e t e x t .

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For Sale aS a whole

CKDGalbraith ~ InvernessReay House 17 Old Edinburgh RoadInverness IV2 [email protected]

+44 (0) 1463 224343

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Historical Note

loch Choire was formerly part

of the Sutherland Estates, in the

days when the Dukes of Sutherland

owned virtually the whole county.

It is reputed that the 5th Duke of

Sutherland favoured the estate

of Loch Choire above all his

properties and considered it to

be the “jewel in the crown”. As a

result it was one of the last of the

estates to be sold in 1975.

Loch Choire has also been

visited by a range of notable

commentators and is specifically

mentioned in William Scrope’s “The

Art of Deer Stalking,” published in

1839. Scrope described how much

of Sutherland had been improved

for sheep farming and wrote of “the

extensive, varied and celebrated

hunting forest of Dirrie-Chatt”,

of which “Loch Corr” formed a

substantial part, and “Ben Klibreck,

which rises to an elevation of 3,200

feet... and forms the dominant

object within the scenery”.

It is also recorded that the practice

of driving deer continued well into

the 20th century with the Duke of

Sutherland organising a deer drive

at Loch Choire for King Alfonso

of Spain in 1928. This operation,

centred around Bheallach, required

massive organisation entailing

many men who drove in the whole

of the Klibreck range and resulted

in very limited results with King

Alfonso killing seven stags and

most of the stags breaking back

through the line of the beaters.

Others who have visited Loch

Choire include Raoul Millais, the

sporting artist. When visiting Loch

Choire in the 1940s he ventured

alone into the Black Wood on

the shores of Loch Bheallach

in chase of a lame, limping

stag. The woodland was almost

impenetrable, everything seemed

to be dead or dying, and when

he reached an open glade he

was startled to see stags rising

all around, clearly all of a great

age. At first he thought they were

phantoms and the only humane

action seemed to be to finish them

off so he shot the nearest three

with the remainder drifting away

into the surrounding trees. The

stalker was relieved to see him

return unscathed and Millais himself

always remained disconcerted

by the experience which he often

described as “somewhere between

this world and the next”.

Other visitors of note include

Winston Churchill who sketched

the estate whilst staying there.

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situatioN

the nearest village is Helmsdale,

a fishing port situated at the mouth

of the River Helmsdale, which has a

number of local amenities including

a post office, butcher, restaurant,

tackle shop and an inn. The train

station at Kinbrace (15 miles) on

the North Highland line connects

to the main railway network at

Inverness from where there is

a sleeper service to London.

Inverness provides all the services

expected of a major regional

city, with its airport (107 miles)

offering direct services to London

Luton and Gatwick, Edinburgh,

Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol

and Amsterdam, with connections

to worldwide destinations. The

estate can be reached in 30

minutes by helicopter from

Inverness Airport. Wick Airport lies

70 miles to the north-east.

DescriptioN

loch Choire Estate is located in

central Sutherland, about 100 miles

north of Inverness. It extends to

about 12,959 hectares (32,021

acres) and is one of the finest

sporting estates in the North of

Scotland.

In October 2014, The Field

magazine included Loch Choire

in its ultimate list of “the 50 best

sporting estates” in the UK on

account of its breathtaking scenery,

its “wild” sport and its staggering

scale.

The estate runs from typical

Caithness flow country in the east,

to the sub-alpine summit of Ben

Klibreck on the western edge and

encompasses some fifty square

miles of Highland wilderness and

two significant lochs - Loch a’

Bhealach (Lake of the Pass) at 1.5

miles long and Loch Choire (Lake

of the Hollow) at just over 3 miles

long.

The estate falls between Loch

Naver to the north, Badanloch to

the east, Ben Armine to the south

and Loch Shin to the west. It

encompasses one spectacular

central glen running south-west

to north-east, with Loch Choire

the main feature at its core. In

all weathers it is a paradise of

mountain, moorland, loch and

forest. From the sandy shores

of Loch Choire the hill ground

rises with impressive buttresses

to 704m (2,311 feet) at the top of

Ben Armine and rears upwards

on the opposite side towards the

summit of Ben Klibreck at 961m

(3,154 feet). Sporting guests and

tenants have often marvelled at

the panorama from Ben Klibreck

where there is an outstanding

view of three different coastlines:

south-east across the Moray Firth/

Aberdeenshire; north-east across

to Orkney and west to the Western

Isles.

Loch Choire remains one of

Scotland’s real wildernesses

extending in all to a staggering

50 square miles. As well as the

superb sport it has to offer, the

estate boasts a huge variety of

both flora and fauna and birdlife

(a list of the different species that

have been seen is available).

It is a place to relish the absolute

personal remoteness and to

develop the joy of childhood

memories of family picnics,

swimming in the crystal clear

waters of the loch, catching fish

and barbequing on the long white

sandy beach which stretches along

the southern shore of Loch Choire

itself.

There are some wonderful walks,

such as the climb to Creag an

Lochain on the western edge of the

estate, a steep testing walk up from

a Bhealaich alongside the Spouts

(fast flowing waterfalls carved into

the rock) with breathtaking views

as your reward, and the destination

Creag an Lochain itself, a small

loch under a massive cliff face

which often yields three quarter

pound fish that really fight.

The River Mallart, itself an excellent

salmon river, is the major tributary

of the renowned River Naver.

The Mallart is the outflow of

Loch Choire and runs north-east

then north, heading ultimately to

Strath Naver and out to the north

coast. Waters from the southern

and eastern edges of the estate

flow into the Rivers Brora and

Helmsdale respectively.

The situation of the original lodge

(built in 1880) at the head of Loch

Choire was carefully chosen by

the 4th Duke of Sutherland by his

son-in-law, Henry Chaplin. The

lodge was severely damaged by

fire in 2013 and the site has been

cleared to allow a new owner the

opportunity to build a lodge specific

to their requirements (subject to

obtaining the necessary consents).

The estate road, formed of

compacted gravel and sand, runs

from the estate initially north-east

along the course of the River

Mallart before turning east over

open moorland towards Badanloch

where it joins the public highway.

The solum of the road is owned in

its entirety by the estate.

Access over the estate itself is well

provided for with the existence

of many miles of pony paths

and tracks which have been well

maintained and are suitable for

use by Argocat. Along the track

adjacent to the river are a number

of fishing huts and shelters sited in

strategic locations.

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sportiNgs

RedDeerStalkingStags:1stAugust~20thOctober;Hinds:21stOctober~15thFebruary

A number of impressive corries run off the main glen, both to the north and south,

allowing two rifles to stalk each day regardless of weather conditions and wind

directions, although the best winds are generally from the north and north-west. The

expectation is for eight stags each week from August to October with extraction by

Argocat.

Loch Choire has always held a consistent resident deer population with numbers

increasing over the summer and autumn months from neighbouring estates. Deer count

records have been kept since 1899, showing a relatively stable population fluctuating

between 1,300 and 1,600 deer, according to the time of year and weather. The most

recent aerial count, undertaken in December 2008, returned a total of 1,224 deer,

368 of which were recorded as stags and showing an overall density of 9.67 deer per

sq.km. The estate falls within the East Sutherland Deer Management Group and is an

active member.

WalkedupGrouse12thAugust~10thDecember

A few walked up grouse days over pointers with bags generally in the order of five brace

per day can be enjoyed over the estate in August and September. Ptarmigan are also

present on the higher ground, particularly on Ben Klibreck.

In common with many northern estates grouse numbers have fluctuated in recent

years with 278 and 291 brace shot in 1988 and 1989 respectively. The highest grouse

numbers were recorded in the early 1900s when 500 brace for the season was not

unusual. Black grouse were also regularly accounted for within the game records until

the 1940s and, encouragingly, a small number have been seen again since the most

recent woodland planting.

SalmonFishing11thJanuary~30thSeptemberinclusive

The fishing on the River Mallart runs for about 6 miles with over 30 named pools. The

season opens on 11th January, although fish have seldom been known to pass the

Mallart Falls until late May or early June, and runs until 30th September inclusive, with

fishing by fly only throughout the season.

The river is best fished with a single handed rod after a spate and various techniques

have often been used successfully including fishing with a dry fly on a greased line, or

even daddy-long-legs, to catch both salmon and grilse. It provides some very enjoyable

sport in stunning surroundings.

WildBrownTroutFishing15thMarch~6thOctober

Exceptional brown trout fishing can be enjoyed on Loch Choire itself, either from the

shore or by boat as well as on the six additional lochs located elsewhere on the estate.

Loch Truderscaig in particular offers excellent trout fishing, especially in June, July and

early August when mayfly are present.

Trout generally run at three to the pound, but specimens of up to 5lb have been caught

in Loch Choire. It is documented that several of the hill lochs at the south western end

were stocked with trout from Loch Leven in 1895. Arctic Char are also found in Loch

Choire and Loch Truderscaig.

The average annual catch from all the estate lochs is generally in excess of 1,200

trout.

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locH cHoire estate game recorDs

StagS HindS CalveS

2003-04 93 119 59

2004-05 89 121 42

2005-06 82 122 38

2006-07 87 119 54

2007-08 93 106 40

2008-09 96 101 43

2009-10 87 110 40

2010-11 81 44 15

2011-12 73 56 17

2012-13 45 65 30

2013-14 62 70 32

2014-15 52 90 34

totals 940 1123 444

30 Year Average 93 112 41

20 Year Average 89 104 38

10 Year Average 76 88 34

grouSe (BirdS) BlaCk grouSe (BirdS) Ptarmigan (BirdS) WoodCoCk (BirdS) Salmon & grilSe trout

68 0 0 4 35 1,932

8 0 0 6 120 1,287

2 0 1 6 97 1,379

2 0 0 4 51 1,476

6 0 9 17 127 1,598

32 0 0 9 38 1,330

30 0 2 12 76 1,261

16 0 0 5 161 660

14 0 0 2 161 725

10 0 0 3 114 735

17 0 0 1 34 319

8 0 0 - 51 -

213 0 12 69 1065 12,702

145 0 5 12 89 1,192

54 0 3 10 68 1,197

14 0 1 6 91 948

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the decline in bags of all game

does not reflect any decline in

stocks, but rather an increase in

the participation and enjoyment of

a wider variety of sport and other

outdoor activities over the years.

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StagS HindS CalveS

2003-04 93 119 59

2004-05 89 121 42

2005-06 82 122 38

2006-07 87 119 54

2007-08 93 106 40

2008-09 96 101 43

2009-10 87 110 40

2010-11 81 44 15

2011-12 73 56 17

2012-13 45 65 30

2013-14 62 70 32

2014-15 52 90 34

totals 940 1123 444

30 Year Average 93 112 41

20 Year Average 89 104 38

10 Year Average 76 88 34

grouSe (BirdS) BlaCk grouSe (BirdS) Ptarmigan (BirdS) WoodCoCk (BirdS) Salmon & grilSe trout

68 0 0 4 35 1,932

8 0 0 6 120 1,287

2 0 1 6 97 1,379

2 0 0 4 51 1,476

6 0 9 17 127 1,598

32 0 0 9 38 1,330

30 0 2 12 76 1,261

16 0 0 5 161 660

14 0 0 2 161 725

10 0 0 3 114 735

17 0 0 1 34 319

8 0 0 - 51 -

213 0 12 69 1065 12,702

145 0 5 12 89 1,192

54 0 3 10 68 1,197

14 0 1 6 91 948

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FarmiNg

the ground currently carries a small flock of 35 North Country Cheviot breeding ewes and gimmers.

There may, however, be potential to increase stock numbers back to their historic level of 500 to 700

ewes without compromising the sport.

HeCtareS aCreS

Permanent Pasture 10 24

Hill 12,009 29,672

Woods 443 1,094

Lochs 478 1,180

Other 19 51

total 12,959 32,021

Forestry

the forestry at Loch Choire extends to approximately 443 hectares (1,094 acres) and comprises a

diverse mixture of native woodland and conifer plantations.

The mature conifer plantations were planted around 1890 when the lodge was first built and some of the

trees have provided timber for estate use and firewood. Further conifer plantations were planted in the

1970s. A significant native woodland planting scheme was undertaken in 2011-12, when 328 hectares

(811 acres) were enclosed and planted with a mix of birch, willow, pine, larch and some oak, particularly

in the northern compartment. Some additional areas of existing broadleaf woodland were also enclosed

at that time to encourage and protect regeneration.

A Native Woodland Plan has been prepared by the owners, further details of which are available from the

sellers’ agents.

Both black grouse and roe deer have been seen since the native woodlands were planted.

There was a significant amount of windblow following the storms in January 2015. The process of tidying

up fallen timber is in progress.

reNewables

a desk top feasibility study was prepared for a potential hydro scheme located on the Allt a Chuillinn

Burn in 2012 which indicated that a 50–80 kW scheme, which could serve the residential properties and

workshop on the estate, would be possible. Further details are available from the selling agents.

locH cHoire loDge site

the site of the original lodge was carefully considered. The elevated site at the south-east corner

overlooking Loch Choire was without doubt chosen to take advantage of the spectacular vista it affords.

The romance of the setting is enhanced by the majestic mature pines which shelter the site from the

west and the iconic delicate silver birch which lead down to the water’s edge. A wooden jetty provides a

perfect mooring for the estate boats below.

The former Loch Choire Lodge was destroyed by fire in 2013. The remains have now been cleared,

and the site it once occupied offers the opportunity for a purchaser to build a new lodge to their own

requirements and specifications.

Conceptual plans for a new lodge have been prepared by ANTA and are available from the selling agents.

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aDDitioNal estate Houses aND builDiNgs

SportingBothySited on the shore of the loch, not far from the source of the

Mallart, a sporting bothy, for use by sporting tenants, was

constructed in 2013 comprising an open plan sitting room and

kitchen with wood burning stove, large store room, rod and drying

room, WC and shower room.

DeerLarderLying adjacent to the sporting bothy is the original deer larder

which is well equipped with winch and rails and naturally kept at a

constant temperature of 6 degrees.

BoatHouseSituated on the shore of Loch Choire is a traditional boat house

and two jetties.

Stalker’sHouseBuilt in 2009, this attractive detached house is situated to the

rear of the original lodge at the eastern end of Loch Choire and

is currently occupied by the stalker. Timber-framed and clad

under a slate roof, it has a timber extension providing a boiler

room housing a biomass boiler with a large heat store. The

accommodation over two storeys comprises a sitting room,

kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room.

Outside there are separate outbuildings including three dog

kennels.

SchoolHouseBuilt in 1900 with a corrugated iron roof and cladding over a

timber frame, the accommodation over two storeys comprises a

sitting room/living room, kitchen, bathroom with separate shower,

utility room on the ground floor and three bedrooms and separate

WC on the first floor. The School House was re-furbished in 2013

and is now used by small parties of fishermen and stalkers.

Bothy

A basic bothy, attached to the School House, again timber

framed with corrugated iron roof and cladding, is used by the

seasonal stalker.

AlltaLairdThis traditional stone built cottage occupies a very private spot

to the north of the loch and enjoys a southerly aspect. The

accommodation is on two floors and is un-modernised but it is

sometimes used by parties as bothy accommodation.

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EstateBuildingsSituated below the Stalker’s

House are a number of traditional

estate buildings including a

timber framed and clad general

purpose shed currently used as

the main workshop and garage,

a former stable building clad in

corrugated iron, now incorporating

a workshop, store and sawmill, a

fuel store, and a disused set of dog

kennels. A log shed and a peat

store lie closer to the site of the

former lodge. Next to the estate

drive are a generator shed with oil

store within, and a timber framed

hay barn and general purpose

shed with concrete floor, used

for machinery storage and timber

processing. Further along the drive

is an old stone building used as a

feed store.

HillBothiesTwo former stables on the Estate

have been converted to hill bothies

for the use of sporting tenants and

walkers: Coire na Fearna Stable

situated at the southern end of

Loch Choire and Shellachan

Stable situated on the southern

boundary below Ben Armine.

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geNeral remarks

ViewingStrictly by appointment with the

selling agents.

TravelArrangementsBy road from Inverness, follow the

A9 north in the direction of Wick.

Helmsdale is approximately 11

miles beyond Brora. On entering

Helmsdale, turn inland, turning right

at the roundabout at the Bridge

Hotel onto the A897 towards

Kinbrace. Follow the road for 17

miles before turning sharp left on

to the B871 in Kinbrace and follow

this road for a further 4.3 miles,

bearing left on to the estate road

by Loch Badanloch. Follow the

estate road all the way in to Loch

Choire (approx 11 miles). The

postcode is KW11 6UD.

Inverness and Wick are the closest

airports, and cars can be hired

from each. Wick Airport has daily

direct services to Aberdeen and

Edinburgh. Inverness Airport has

daily scheduled flights to and from

Edinburgh, London Luton, Gatwick

and Heathrow. A train service runs

three times a day from Inverness

to the request stop at Kildonan.

Helmsdale also has a train station.

There are sleeper services (nightly,

except Saturday) from Inverness

to London, as well as services to

other destinations throughout the

country.

AirportsWick

Tel: 01955 605 946

www.hial.co.uk/wick-airport

inverness

Tel: 01667 462041

www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport

edinburgh

Tel: 0844 448 8833

www.edinburghairport.com

A76

GLASGOWA78

A737

A82A84

A85

A92

A71

A77

A75

A75 A7

A7

A68

A1

A702

A1

A1

A9

A9

A9

A99

A836

A836

A835

A96A96

A90

A90

A941A82

A9

A9

A9

Isle of Skye

Isle of Mull

M77M74

M73

M9

M8 M8

M90

M90

M80

A74(M)

A1(M)

M6

M6

M6

EDINBURGH

ABERDEEN

INVERNESS

WICK

THURSO

Helmsdale

ELGIN

FORT WILLIAM

DUMFRIES

CARLISLE

ISLE OF MAN

PERTH

DUNDEE

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

RailwayStationsInverness, Helmsdale and Kinbrace.

general information

Tel: 08457 48 49 50

www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations

CarHire(fromInverness&WickAirports)

avis

Tel: 0844 544 6017

www.avis.co.uk

europcar

Tel: 0371 384 1121

www.europcar.co.uk

EmployeesThere are three staff employed on

Loch Choire whose employment

will fall to be transferred to a

purchaser under the TUPE

regulations 2006:

• Keeper/Stalker

• Housekeeper

• Seasonal Stalker

Further details are available from

the selling agents.

EntryandPossessionEntry by arrangement, subject to

existing sporting lets.

FixturesandFittingsAll fitted carpets, curtains, ceiling

light fittings and white goods in the

sporting bothy are included in the

sale.

The estate equipment is available in

addition to the purchase price and

an inventory is available from the

selling agents.

c Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Ltd

although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and

NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with thepermission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.

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Services,OccupanciesandCouncilTax• The Council Tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between

the sellers and the purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

• All properties (with the exception of Alltalaird) are connected to a 240

volt electricity supply from a single generator shed, currently containing

two diesel generators and battery/inverter system.

• All properties have private water supplies. There are two supplies: a

spring supply providing drinking water and a burn supply providing

domestic water.

• All properties have private drainage.

• There is a radio-link telephone system supplied and maintained by BT.

• Satellite Broadband maintained by QSat.

ProPerty oCCuPanCyCounCil tax

Band/rateaBle value

ServiCeS

The Sporting

BothySporting lets -

Propane gas central heating. Solid fuel burner providing heating and hot

water.

Stalker’s House

Service (stalker &

housekeeper)D

Solid fuel central heating. Biomass

boiler.

School House

Vacant £1,350Solid fuel central

heating.

Alltalaird Vacant n/a None

Bothy Vacant £200 -

In 2015/16 the actual council tax payable for a Band D property is £1,163

and the business rate payable is £0.48/£1.

EnergyPerformanceCertificatesAvailable on request from the selling agents.

NorthernDistrictSalmonFisheriesBoardThe rateable value on the fishings is £2,800. A levy of £1,064 (£0.38/£1)

was paid to the Northern District Salmon Fisheries Board in 2014.

ServitudeRights,Burdens,WayleavesandStatutoryPublicandOtherAccessRights• The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing

servitude and wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of

way, whether public or private. The property is also sold subject to the

rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

The purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the

nature of all such servitude rights and others following their solicitors’

examination of the title deeds.

• Badanloch Estate has a right of access over the first four miles of the

estate road. Maintenance is shared.

• A public right of way passes through the estate, from the public

highway at Badanloch to the Crask Inn.

ReservationofBenefitIn order to protect the estate against inappropriate large scale wind farm

development, a clawback will be reserved in favour of the sellers, equating

to 95% of any uplift in value resulting from any wind farm development

given planning approval within a period of 25 years from the date of entry.

Renewable energy projects specifically designed to supply no more than

the requirements of the estate, with no connection to the national electricity

transmission or distribution systems, will not be subject to such clawback.

TransferofObligationsThe purchaser(s) will be obliged to continue with the existing Forestry

Commission Native Woodland Expansion and Restoration Scheme which

runs until 2027 and will be responsible for the repayment of any grants

previously received as a result of any failure to comply with the conditions

of the scheme.

IngoingValuationThe purchaser(s) shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to

take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed between two valuers,

one acting for each party, or an arbiter appointed by the valuers, or failing

agreement as to the appointment by the President, for the time being,

of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Scottish Branch), the

following:

1. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds and sundry at cost.

2. The sheep flock at hefted and acclimatised value on the farm.

3. The estate equipment.

note ~ If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date

fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a

sum as the selling agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending

agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then

interest will become payable on the outstanding monies at 5% over Bank

of Scotland borrowing rate.

BasicPaymentSchemeAny entitlements awarded under the new Basic Payment Scheme in 2015

will be included in the sale transferred to the incoming occupier.

LessFavouredAreaStatusThe estate lies wholly within a Less Favoured Area.

EnvironmentalDesignations• The River Naver system is a Special Area of Conservation.

• There are four SSSIs on Loch Choire Estate.

• There is a registered Ancient Monument on top of Ben Klibreck.

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WildlifeEstatesScotland(WES)The Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES)

initiative aims to promote the best

game and wildlife management

practices, build recognition

and raise standards through an

objective, voluntary accreditation

system.

Loch Choire was a pilot estate

when WES started in 2011/12 and

has now achieved Level 2 status.

There are no obligations on any

future owner(s) to stay within the

programme.

The estate was nominated and

awarded runner up status in the

Golden Plover Award run under the

WES programme in 2014.

SportingRightsThe salmon fishings and sporting

rights are in hand. Prospective

purchasers should note that the

right bank of the River Mallart

from the point where it meets the

Rosal plantation to the boundary

with Clebrig in the north east

(approximately three miles) is not

owned by the estate.

MineralRightsThe minerals are included within

the sale insofar as the sellers’ right

thereto.

TimberAll standing and fallen timber will be

included in the sale.

OffersOffers in Scottish Legal Form are to

be submitted to the selling agents.

A closing date for offers may be

fixed, and prospective purchasers

are advised to register their interest

with the selling agents following

inspection.

SolicitorsGillespie Macandrew,

Atholl Crescent,

Edinburgh

Tel: 0131 225 1677

email: Robert.Scott-Dempster@

gillespieandrew.co.uk

stipulatioNs

PurchasePriceOn conclusion of missives a non-

returnable deposit of 10% of the

purchase price shall be paid. The

balance of the purchase price will

fall due for payment at the date

of entry (whether entry is taken

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or not) with interest accruing

thereon at the rate of 5% above

Bank of Scotland base rate. No

consignation shall be effectual in

avoiding such interest.

DisputesShould any discrepancy arise as to

the boundaries or any points arise

on the Remarks, Stipulations or

Plan or the interpretation of any of

them, the question shall be referred

to the arbitration of the selling

agents whose decision acting as

experts, shall be final.

Plans,AreasandSchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance

Survey and are for reference only.

They have been carefully checked

and computed by the selling agents

and the purchaser shall be deemed

to have satisfied himself as to the

description of the property and

any error or mis-statement shall

not annul the sale nor entitle either

party to compensation in respect

thereof. Prospective parties are

asked to satisfy themselves on

inspecting the titles.

OverseasPurchasersAny offer by a purchaser(s) who

is resident outwith the United

Kingdom must be accompanied by

a guarantee from a bank which is

acceptable to the sellers.

LottingIt is intended to offer the property

for sale as described, but the seller

reserves the right to divide the

property into lots, or to withdraw

the property, or to exclude any

property shown in these particulars.

GenerallyShould there be any discrepancy

between these particulars, the

General Remarks and Information,

Stipulations and the Missives of

Sale, the latter shall prevail.

ApportionmentsThe Council Tax and all other

outgoings shall be apportioned

between the seller and the

purchaser(s) as at the date of entry.

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ImportantNoticeSavills, CKD Galbraith and their clients give

notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or

give any representations or warranties

in relation to the property either here or

elsewhere, either on their own behalf or

on behalf of their client or otherwise. They

assume no responsibility for any statement

that may be made in these particulars.

These particulars do not form part of any

offer or contract and must not be relied

upon as statements or representations of

fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances

are approximate. The text, photographs

and plans are for guidance only and are

not necessarily comprehensive. It should

not be assumed that the property has all

necessary planning, building regulation

or other consents and the selling agents

have not tested any services, equipment

or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy

themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Neither these particulars nor any

subsequent communication relative to

the property shall be binding upon the

selling agents or the Sellers (whether

acted on or otherwise) unless the same

is incorporated within a written document

signed by the Sellers or on their behalf

satisfying the requirements of Section 3

of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland)

Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any

such document.

Particulars produced June 2015.

aerial photographs taken June 2015.

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LOCH C

HOIRE

GORM LOCHBEAG

LOCH GAINEAMHACH

LOCH TRUDERSCAIG

LOCH COIRENAM FEURAN

LOCH A' BHEALAIC

H

LOCH AN FHUARAIN

SANDY LOCH

Meall Ard

Meall a Bhata

Carn an Fheidh

Coriefeuran Hill

Meal nan Aighean(The Moon)

Creag an Lochain

Preas a' Chamraig

Meall na Caillich

Creag na h-lolaire

Creag a' Choire Ghlais

Meal nan Con (Ben Klibreck)

Meall Leathad na Craoibhe (The Whip)

Ceann na Beinne Bige (Rowan Tree Hill)

CREAG NA H-LOLAIRE

CO

IRE NA

FEARN

A

COIRE NA SELIGE

Alltnaba

Alltalaird

Meall an Eoin

NA GLAS-COIRE

COIRE NA BA

WHIP CORRIE

SHELLACHAN STABLE

HALMADARIE FACE

Snow Burn

Callum'sHill

(COIRE FERNASTABLE)

Twin Burns

Hal

mad

arie

Bur

n

BEN ARMINEPONY PATH

EAGLE PATH

DEVIL'SELBOW

MONADHSTAIRNEACH

BHADAN

Hor

se B

urn

Spring Hill

COIRE ANFHEIDH

The Long Burn

The Black Burn

LOCH CHOIREBOTHY

Creag Sgoilteach

Creag Dubh

Allt na Caillich

MONUMENT

RasheyBurn

Allt Fearn

Allt an EalaidhA

llt a

n Se

ilich

Big

e

Allt na Ba

Allt a Chuilinn BeagAllt a Chuilinn M

or

KLIBRECK

SYRE

BADANLOCH LODGE

BADANLOCH

BORROBOL

BEN ARMINE

BEN ARMINE LODGE

DALNESSIE

DALCHORK

VAGASTIE

CRASK INN

ROSAL SOUTH

BEN ARMINELODGE

BADANLOCHLODGE

Syre

Kinbrace

B871

MARCH POOL

WATERFALL

PARAPET

DUB

HINDS POOLCROOKED POOL

LITTLE ROCK

LOWER FLAT

FLAT POOL

ROCK POOL

DUKE'S POOL

ROUND POOL

DOWLINGS

THE STELLPULPIT

STONE

PEBBLE

PEAT BANKBRIDGE POOL

FALLEN TREEGRAVEL HOLE

LITTLE CLAY BANK

ALDER TREE

CORIEFEURAN

DOUBLE POSTS

THE LORD'S POOL

THE LORD'S RUN

OLD ROOTS

CLAY BANK

LOWER ALLT FEARN

UPPER ALLT FEARN

WIRE BRIDGE

FORD POOL

JOCKS POOL

PRIVATE WATER

LOCH CHOIRE ESTATESUTHERLAND

0 1 2 3 4 50.5 Miles

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 80.5 Kilometers

Stalker's House

School House

WorkshopSporting Bothy

Deer Larder

Loch Choire Lodge Site

Boat House

Generator Shed

LOCH CHOIRE LODGE AREA

This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.© Crown Copyright. OS Licence Number 100017943

0 100 20050 Meters

Mapping prepared by Bowlts Chartered Surveyors

Hectares AcresLoch Choire 295 729Loch a Bhealaich 67 166Loch Truderscaig 71 175Other Lochs 45 110Total Lochs 478 1180

Enclosed Woodland 443 1,094

Hill Land 12,019 29,696

Other 19 51

Total 12,959 32,021

12,959Ha (32,021 Acres, 50 sq Miles, 130 Sq Km)