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Fladda-Chuain Island aerial view
29 July 2024
• Jock Galbraith
2 mins
A mystical private island off Skye with the remains of a sixth-century chapel built by St Columba has come to the market. The sale of Fladda-Chuain, an unspoilt and uninhabited 27-hectare island rich in myth and legend, offers an extremely rare opportunity for buyers looking for the romance associated with the Scottish islands. Fladda-Chuain, now for sale for offers over £190,000 through GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group, translates as “Flat Island of the Ocean”.
11 June 2024
• Jon Lambert
3 mins
Loch Lomond’s Cashel Estate has come to the market, providing a rare opportunity to purchase a wonderfully located 1200-hectare conservation area rich in stunning ancient and native woodlands. Lying close to the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, Cashel also offers diverse natural capital assets including peatland, mixed ecosystems, biodiversity and carbon storage. Additionally, it includes an occupied farmhouse with outstanding views over Loch Lomond and the right to launch a boat on the loch. The estate is for sale for £4,085,000 as a whole or in five lots.
Knock Hill Fort, the subject of carbon credits
20 February 2024
• Jon Lambert
3 mins
Jon Lambert, partner of GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group, has voiced concerns about separating credits from the carbon-sequestering trees that generated them and called for corporations, investors and individuals to buy – and take responsibility for – the land asset itself. Advocating keeping the land, trees and credits together in one package, he said he had become increasingly concerned about the concept of separating carbon credits from land and the trees growing on it.
Den of Ogil Reservoir for sale | aerial shot
20 October 2023
• Jock Galbraith
< 1 min
A secluded reservoir and woodland which has planning permission approved to build an off-grid waterside cabin has hit the market for offers over £129,000. The Den of Ogil reservoir and woods which spans 34.15 acres lies 1.5 miles south of Glengoil in Angus. The historically important site was formed in 1880 by the construction of two embankment dams and was previously used to supply the public in Forfar and the surrounding area with water. 
14 August 2023
• Jon Lambert
< 1 min
A substantial block (193.27Ha / 477.57 acres) of mixed woodland in North Staffordshire has been launched to the market. Close to Cannock Chase, Maer Hills is described as being of a type rarely offered to the private market in the English Midlands. “The majority of woodlands of this size in the Midlands are under public ownership, it is rare for a forest of this size, quality, composition and character to be offered to the private market.”
12 May 2022
• Jock Galbraith
< 1 min
Glengoulandie is an extensive forest estate with young #conifer crops and mixed #broadleaves, is for sale through GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group. With impressive views towards majestic Schiehallion, the #estate also includes a large area of stunningly wild open hill, #afforestation opportunities and a high quality #forest road network. Additionally, it benefits from proximity to approved timber routes.
16 November 2021
• Jon Lambert
2 mins
SCOTTISH forestry estates have been put up for sale with a total price tag of more than £30 million as the drive to cut carbon dioxide emissions stokes interest in the sector. Goldcrest Land & Forestry is seeking offers over £34m in total for seven estates in areas stretching from the Scottish Borders to Angus.

The professional team at GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group are all members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and recognised as Registered Valuers with one member a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

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