Development Opportunity at Auchinlay Holdings, Dunblane, FK15

Dunblane is a quaint cathedral town and lies between the rugged mountain peaks of Perthshire to the north and the Carse of Stirling to the south, on the banks of the river Allan, a tributary of the River Forth. The town has a variety of local and independent shops in addition to convenient supermarkets including a Marks and Spencer foodstore, Tesco and Cooperative store. Dunblane offers good recreational facilities which include tennis, squash and bowling clubs and a golf club. The Dunblane Centre has a range of facilities available for all ages such as a sports hall, art studio, fitness suite, music room and a conference room. The Riverside Restaurant, Old Churches House Hotel and Brasserie and the popular Tilly Tearoom provide opportunities for dining out, as well as the well-known DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel. This Hotel also offers a leisure club. In addition, the highly acclaimed Cromlix hotel is nearby.

The Stirlingshire countryside offers a plethora of outdoor pursuits including hacking, walking, fishing, shooting, hill walking, golfing, wildlife watching, mountain biking and canoeing.

Dunblane is well placed for road and rail connections to all the major towns and cities of central Scotland. The pivot of the motorway network is only 2 miles to the south with the M9 and M80 giving quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow respectively. The A9 has dual carriageway all the way to Perth. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are within easy reach.

A useful courtyard lies to the front of the outbuildings providing hardstanding and a turning area previously used for agricultural vehicles. The farm buildings are of mixed repair and previously served as workshops, cattle store and a hay store. The buildings are generally of mixed repair, although provide a range of basic storage facilities. We understand that the outbuildings have water and electricity though there is no drainage system. An asbestos survey relating to the outbuildings is available through the Selling Agents. No plant or machinery is included within the sale.

The land that lies to the east of the outbuildings is predominantly laid to grass. This land could be a useful garden area, orchard or pony paddock. It is enclosed by stone walling, fencing and has a field gate to the north. The land is shown on the Hutton Institute Land Capability for Agriculture Plans as being of Class 3:2 in quality. The eastern boundary if affected by surface water flood risk, further information is available on the SEPA flood maps.

Planning Prospects

Neighbouring buildings have been redeveloped into residential accommodation. There may be potential for redevelopment subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Purchasers enquiring on the viability of residential development can obtain a copy of a planning appraisal from the selling agents. Interested parties should also refer to the National Planning Framework spatial strategy for Scotland.

If purchasers wish to consider the planning position further, we recommend contacting Paul Hughes of Glen Etive Projects: for independent advice.