Summary - Land at Black Mount, By Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 EH26 8QQ
1 bed 1 bath Land
Huge, versatile acreage for commercial farming and woodland projects.
Extensive mixed farmland: arable, pasture, grazing and amenity woodland
Large enclosures suited to modern machinery and commercial farming
Good roadside access; 7.5 miles to Edinburgh City Bypass
Offered whole or in four lots to match buyer scale
Contains peatland and areas designated Less‑Favoured Area support
No Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included with the sale
Clear‑felled areas (≈8.44 ha) with replanting obligations; timber excluded
Existing grazing/cropping licences run until 31 May 2026 on some fields
The Land at Black Mount is a substantial, well‑connected mixed holding in rural Midlothian, offering extensive arable, pasture, grazing and amenity woodland across very large parcels. Productive Grade 3–5 soils and generous field sizes suit modern machinery and mixed cropping or livestock enterprises. Good roadside access and proximity to the Edinburgh City Bypass make the holding practical for commercial farm operations or diversified rural projects.
Environmental and diversification opportunities are strong: areas of broadleaved woodland, peatland and shelterbelts provide wildlife habitat and landscape interest, and parts of the estate are eligible for woodland creation schemes (subject to consents). The sale is offered as a whole or in four lots, allowing purchasers to match scale to their requirements, and there is a prior approval planning application submitted for an agricultural building on one lot.
Buyers should note several material obligations and restrictions. The holding is within a Less‑Favoured Area and carries no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements. Some recently clear‑felled conifer areas (approx. 8.44 ha) are subject to replanting obligations and standing re‑stocking/felling licences; all felled timber has been retained by the seller. Parts of the land include peatland and historic quarry workings; purchasers must accept existing rights, servitudes and water‑drawing arrangements and will inherit any ongoing forestry grant management commitments.
This property will suit farmers and investors seeking a large, adaptable Scottish holding with immediate access and clear potential for commercial agriculture, native woodland creation, sporting expansion or environmental projects. Practical matters — licences to 31 May 2026 on some fields, ingress valuations for crops and inputs, and anti‑money‑laundering identification requirements — should be factored into any purchase timetable.
Land for sale in Lot 3 Land at Black Mount, By Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 — £350,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in Lot 1 Land at Black Mount, By Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 — £1,375,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in Lot 2 Land at Black Mount, By Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 — £690,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
Land for sale in Lot 4 Land at Black Mount, By Howgate, Midlothian, EH26 — £260,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
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