Land for sale in Glasgow G63, 0 Bedroom

**closing date set - Thursday 26th July at noon**

The subjects of sale lie in a c-shaped block and comprise a block of hill ground extending to about 288 acres (117 hectares), two areas of amenity woodland extending to about 45 acres (18 hectares) and some low ground pastures extending to about 133 acres (54 hectares).

Within the subjects is the summit of Quinlochmore, which is a prominent ridge with the remains of a prehistoric fort. On the east side of the ridge, the land slopes steeply towards the Blane Water, which forms the eastern boundary. To the west of the ridge, the gradient is more subtle and slopes towards the western boundary of the A809.

The land is categorised by The James Hutton Institute as class 4 and 5. The low ground is most suited to producing grass and is capable of growing short arable break crops, and the hill’s appropriate use is improved grassland. The underlying soil is made up of a combination of alluvial soils and non calcerous peaty gleys. The overlying vegetation combines a small amount of ling heather with a variety of upland shrubs and grasses and some areas of bracken.

From an agricultural perspective, the land has been grazed for generations in the traditional manner by a combination of both sheep and cattle. The existing remnants of stone shielings on the western face of the hill are testament to the longevity of this land use. The entirety of the Land at Quinloch is enclosed by a combination of post and wire fencing and dry stone walls (‘dykes’).

The ground may have potential for a diverse and well-designed woodland and forestry-planting scheme, subject to discussions with the Forestry Commission. The public road adjoining the subjects has no restrictions for timber haulage and the area falls into the central Scotland Green Network.

The Land at Quinloch Farm is located in Stirlingshire, 8 miles to the north of Glasgow, adjacent to the A809 Bearsden to Drymen Road locally known as the Stockie Muir Road.

The land is set amongst dramatic and attractive scenery, with stunning views to the west onto the rolling hillsides of the Campsie Fells. The small village of Strathblane is situated 4 miles south-east of the land and provides local amenities such as primary schooling, a post office, library, pub, hotel and small shops.

The town of Drymen is 5 miles to the north and provides a wider range of services and local amenities. The popular West Highland Way passes close to the land and is popular with tourists and walkers.