Summary - Mackaya Tuath, Forsinard, Highlands KW13 6YT
1 bed 1 bath Land
Productive forest with short-term harvest potential and stalking.
Freehold commercial woodland: 110.59 ha / 273.27 acres
Timber harvestable in 5–10 years; Sitka yield class up to 14
Sporting rights included: Red, Sika and Roe deer stalking
Access via A897 and 12 km shared forest road (user-maintained)
Nearest sawmills distant: Dingwall ~75 miles, Nairn ~100 miles
Potential for a cabin/chalet subject to planning and consents
Very slow broadband; remoter area with limited local services
Viewing at any time unaccompanied; check title wayleaves and burdens
Mackay a Tuath is a substantial freehold commercial woodland of 110.59 hectares (273.27 acres) in the Highlands, suited to timber investors, game managers and countryside purchasers. The predominantly Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine crop was established in the mid-1980s and contains a significant volume of timber estimated to be harvestable within the next 5–10 years. Recent measurements showed Sitka yield classes up to 14, indicative of solid productive potential for future extraction.
Practical access is taken from the A897 via a shared forest road (circa 12 km), which has been used successfully for timber extraction from neighbouring woodlands. The route is a Consultation Route for timber transport but is maintained on a user basis — buyers should factor in ongoing maintenance and haulage logistics. Nearest sawmills are a long drive (Dingwall ~75 miles, Nairn ~100 miles, Fochabers ~135 miles), which will influence transport costs and timing of harvest operations.
Sporting rights are included, with red, sika and roe deer offering varied stalking opportunities alongside the forestry income potential. The site’s remoteness, excellent mobile signal and expansive Highland views add recreational and conservation appeal. There is scope for a small cabin or chalet subject to planning and regulatory consents, but there are no buildings or services on site.
Important considerations: broadband speeds are very slow and the local area is classed as remoter and economically deprived, which affects services and labour availability. Wayleaves, third-party rights and title burdens will transfer with the sale; interested parties should undertake their own searches and assess timber taxation, extraction planning and transport economics before purchase.
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