A stunning mixed commercial woodland. Well situated in Royal Deeside.

• Predominantly pine crops, established on mineral soils
• Opportunity to restructure and add value
• Diverse age class with a weighted average age of 67
• Highly attractive woodland
• Well-located for timber processors

Location
Gallybank Woodland is located just 4 miles south of Banchory in Aberdeenshire. The area benefits from soils and climatic conditions which are favourable for conifer production. There are major timber processing plants nearby at Banchory (Cordiners) and at Aboyne (James Jones). There are also sawmills at Fordoun, Nethy Bridge and Fochabers. Banchory is a popular town which provides local amenities. Aberdeen international airport is 18 miles away.
The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars. The nearest postcode is AB31 6LJ and What3Words: preparing.fairway.loving

Access
Access into Gallybank is taken from C29K public road which is classified as an agreed route for timber transport by Aberdeenshire council. From the C29K there is a gateway at A1 and a good quality forest road runs through the middle of the woodland to point A2.

Description
Gallybank Woodland – 58.00 Hectares / 143.32 Acres
Gallybank is a highly attractive conifer woodland which has been planted with predominantly Scots pine over heather and bilberry. Some of the crops are now mature and could be harvested to be replaced with faster growing crops. In 2020, an area was cleared and plated with Sitka spruce which is now well established.
A summary of the crop composition is shown in the table below. Further information is available from Goldcrest Land and Forestry Group upon request.

Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are included in the sale. The stalking is currently let and a copy of the lease is available from Goldcrest.

Boundaries
Boundary fences are maintained to a stockproof condition at joint equal expenses with the adjoining land owners.

Mineral Rights
Mineral rights are included so far as the seller has right thereto.

Wayleaves & Third-Party Rights
The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles.

Designations
According to our online searches, there are no designations which affect the property. Interested parties should carry out their own searches

Forest Grants & Management
There are no active grants on the property. The woodland is currently managed by Bidwells in Perth; telephone number: 01738 630 666.
For information on current grants available, please visit the following websites:
https://forestry.gov.scot
https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures

Viewing
Viewing is by appointment only. Please contact GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when viewing. There are locked gates, please contact the Selling Agents for the combination codes.