Blackton, Nairnside, Inverness, Highland, IV2

Blackton Farm extends to about 48 acres or thereby and sits in an accessible yet very
peaceful setting to the south of Culloden. Accessed directly from the B851, the farm includes a range of useful farm buildings constructed of stone under primarily slate and corrugated iron roofs as well as a delightful former bothy which in recent years has been used as a workshop store. There is a useful hardstanding area surrounding the buildings allowing for easy access. The land is divided between 5 separate enclosures and is all down to grass offering about 41 acres of good quality grazing. In addition, there are two small parcels
of amenity woodland. The property would be suitable for those with equestrian or small
holder interests whilst the range of farm buildings offer scope for development (subject to
obtaining all necessary consents).

Farm Buildings
There are a range of traditional farm buildings which until November 2023 had been let to a local fencing contractor and agricultural mechanic. Forming a ‘C’ shape and primarily
constructed of stone and brick under a mix of slate and corrugated iron roofs, the buildings
at Blackton include:

Bothy
Stone under a tin roof and until recently used as a workshop. It has a concrete floor and
power (disconnected).

Steading.
Constructed of stone and brick with slate and tin roofing, it comprises two separate byres
measuring:

Byre (West). About 12.08m x 5.09m and 4.64m x 16.70m

Byre (East). About 4.94m x 9.70m and 5.04m x 14.02m

Each has a concrete floor and power supply (disconnected).

The Land
Blackton extends to approximately 47.9acres (19.4ha) and is effectively ring fenced. It sits at
a height of approximately 180m above sea level, with a gentle southerly aspect and is divided
between five principal enclosures along with two small parcels of coniferous woodland. The land is served by a private water supply with various troughs over the farm and it is accessed from the public road (B851) over a private track. In recent years, the land at Blackton has been let on a series of short term grazing / mowing licences with the current agreement due to terminate on the 31st August 2024. Under the Hutton Institute - Capability for Agriculture classification, Blackton is designated as grade 3(2) and comprises mineral podzols. It is designated as F4 under the Hutton Institute - Land Capability for Forestry, being land which offers moderate flexibility for the growth and management of tree crops.