Summary - Ramscraigs Croft, Ramscraigs, Dunbeath, Caithness KW6 6EY KW6 6EY
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large coastal plot with outbuilding and scope to build, subject to crofting rules.
5.62 acres (2.2761 hectares) registered croft with Croft Register C8542
Panoramic views across countryside and the Moray Firth
Lapsed planning permission for two-bedroom bungalow and garage
Stone-built outbuilding on-site; currently used for storage
Flat, arable ground with secure fencing and A9 roadside access
Services available nearby but plot is remote from major towns
Subject to crofting duties: residency, cultivation, annual returns
Area classed as very deprived; limited local amenities in Dunbeath
This 5.6-acre registered croft on the north-east Caithness coast offers broad development potential and classic crofting character. The croft rises from flat, arable ground with secure fencing, a stone outbuilding and clear panoramic views across surrounding hills and the Moray Firth — an attractive rural setting with easy access from the A9.
Lapsed planning permission (17/01579/FUL) was previously granted for a two-bedroom bungalow with integral garage and driveway; the permission has now lapsed, so any purchaser would need to reapply or seek fresh consent. Services are located nearby, and the plot’s size and arable quality suit a variety of uses from small-scale agriculture to a bespoke home build (subject to consents).
Buyers should note the crofting legal duties: an assignee must be ordinarily resident within 20 miles, cultivate or put the croft to purposeful use, and return an annual notice to the Crofting Commission. Failure to comply can carry serious consequences. The location is remote: local facilities in Dunbeath are limited, and the area is classified as very deprived, though Wick and Inverness provide fuller services within a longer drive.
This is a specialist opportunity for someone comfortable with crofting obligations, rural living and the re-application process for planning. For a purchaser seeking seaward views, wide open land and a project with genuine scope, Ramscraigs Croft presents a rare, sizeable plot on the Caithness coast.
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