Summary - Glen Nant Wood, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute PA35 1HP
1 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 131-acre native rainforest with river fishing and off-grid build potential near Oban.
- Freehold ancient broadleaf woodland, circa 131.31 acres (53.14 ha)
- Includes approx. 2.4 km of river with fishing and riparian habitat
- National Nature Reserve / SSSI; high biodiversity and conservation value
- Development potential for small off‑grid cabin, subject to permissions
- Long-term management agreement in place with NatureScot until 2077
- Average mobile signal, slow broadband; remote, rural location
- No buildings; suitable for conservation, forestry or low-impact recreation
- Purchaser responsibility for stewardship and compliance with protections
Glen Nant is a substantial 131-acre freehold of predominantly ancient broadleaf woodland, including nationally significant Atlantic oak and areas often described as Scotland’s native rainforest. The holding includes around 2.4 km of the River Nant, offering riverside vistas, fishing opportunity and immediate access to riparian habitats. Positioned less than half a mile from the A85 and about 15 miles east of Oban, the plot balances seclusion with reachable local services.
The site is of high conservation value and forms part of the Glen Nant Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest; its biodiversity includes red squirrel, otter, deer, woodpeckers and over 200 lichen species. There is potential for a small off-grid cabin or hut subject to planning and permissions, but any development will need to respect protected-site constraints and the existing long-term management agreement in place until 15 August 2077.
Practical considerations are straightforward: tenure is freehold, there are no visible buildings, flood risk is recorded as none, mobile signal is average and broadband speeds are slow. The land is well suited to conservation-minded buyers, woodland management, low-impact recreational use or a long-term environmental investment. Prospective purchasers should be prepared for stewardship responsibilities and for navigating permissions tied to the reserve and SSSI status.
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