Glenhurich Sawmill, Polloch, Glenfinnan, Highland, PH37

Situated in a picturesque rural location arounds seven miles from the Highland village of Strontian, Glenhurich Sawmill offers buyers an exciting opportunity to acquire a detached former sawmill.

Situated in a picturesque rural yet accessible location, in an area home to red squirrels, pine martens and golden eagles lies Glenhurich Sawmill.

Around seven miles from Strontian, Glenhurich Sawmill offers buyers an exciting opportunity to acquire a detached formal sawmill, a building of traditional stone construction sitting under a slate roof in disrepair and benefitting from a useable floor space of approximately 60 square metres.

The property includes the internal and external infrastructure relating to a sawmill including belt driven machinery, blades, bench, skids (degraded) and direct drive diesel generator which also supplied electricity for the property. The mill has not been used for a number of years, has not been tested, and the set up does not meet today’s safety requirements. No guarantees are given as to the condition of any machinery or generator. There is a covered external store external store on the eastern gable and a small generator shed to the rear.

The property has lain vacant for a number of years and requires complete renovation to bring to useable standard. The building could offer commercial or residential development potential subject to the necessary consents being granted. The property offers a unique opportunity for off grid living in a stunning location on the beautiful Ardnamurchan peninsula.

Subject to correct consents, subject to correct consents, this stone stead with fantastic south westerly setting has the potential to become a unique off grid home/holiday let/bolt hole in undeveloped Glenhurich, famed for its seclusion, offering a sublime location shared with native wildlife free from noise and light pollution.

It should be noted that part of the roof has recently collapsed, and clients are advised to view externally, using pictures from the listing to determine the condition of the interior of the building. All viewings must be confirmed with the selling agent.

The land extends to an area of 0.15 ha (0.38 acres), with the boundary limits demarked by wooden stakes. All building contents, fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale.

The subjects are located at the head of Glenhurich in the West Highlands close to the small hamlet of Polloch, where the opportunity to acquire property is rare. The mill is set in an area of stunning natural beauty with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

The nearest settlement is that of Strontian which lies on the banks of Loch Sunart approximately 7 miles to the south with the main local centre of Fort William approximately 29 miles away.

Please note that there are no public utilities available in the vicinity of the site.

Electricity – by on site Generator or micro generation to be installed by purchaser.

Private Water Supply – bore hole to be installed on the sale property by purchaser no feasibility survey has been carried out. Water may be able to be taken from the stream in within the property boundary however, further investigations would be required.

Waste Water – Septic Tank to be installed by purchaser.



From Fort William, head south on the A82 signposted for Oban for approximately 9 miles until arriving at the Corran vehicular ferry. Take the short ferry crossing to Ardgour and on disembarking, take the A861 south west towards Strontian. At Strontian take the right turn signposted for Polloch just after crossing the bridge and continue for approximately 5½ miles before taking another right turn onto a well-maintained forestry track marked Glenhurich. Continue for approximately 500 metres and take a further right turn just after crossing the bridge. The subjects are located on the left hand side of the road approximately 1 mile along this road.

All building contents, fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale.