Island Of Soay, Inverness-Shire

The Island of Soay is located in one the most dramatic settings in the western highlands, located in the middle of Loch Scavaig. Lying in the shadow of the iconic Black Cuillin mountains of Skye to the north, the Island also enjoys panoramic views to the mountains of Knoydart and Ardnamurchan in the east. The other inner Hebridean islands of Eigg, Much, Rhum and Canna also provide an interesting sea scape to the west.

South Soay comprises approximately 1,546.38 acres (625.80 Ha) of owner-occupied croft land together with a former dwelling house, the site of which has been de-crofted. The Land is an interesting mixture of pasture and rough grazing land and woodlands together with around 8 named hill lochs, the largest being Loch Doir’ a’ Chreamha, the land is relatively low lying with the highest point being the summit of Cnoc na Moil Deirge at around 100 metres above sea level. The land provides an interesting habitat and topography and offers an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to explore environmental and woodland schemes and to enjoy the natural capital of the land and surroundings. There is also a population of red deer on Soay which offers some stalking for sport and management purpose.

The property provides a fantastic base for sailing enthusiasts, the north eastern boundary being a renowned extremely sheltered natural harbour. The main bay on South Soay is Camus nan Gall which faces southeast and is also a sheltered anchorage.

The residential property, which is de-crofted, lies on the shore of Camus nan Gall, where there are various other properties owned by third parties. The house, which is in need of complete upgrading and modernisation, is of traditional 1 ½ storey stone and slate construction. The accommodation set out with 2 public rooms on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. There is a former meeting place/hall constructed onto the southern gable.

The majority of the property is designated as owner occupied croft. Further information on crofting tenure is available from the joint selling agents.

The Island of Soay is located to the west of the village of Elgol on the Island of Skye in Loch Scavaig, where the main access route by boat is taken from. Accessed by road from Elgol are the larger settlements of Broadford, Portree and Inverness. Portree is the main town on the Isle of Skye and is a busy touristy destination as well as being the main commercial hub on the Island. There is a primary school in Elgol and secondary schools in Portree and also Plockton on the mainland.

Inverness is the capital of the highlands and has a large array of services and amenities together with an airport with daily flights to 3 London airports, Manchester, Belfast, Bristol and Amsterdam.

To the south east is Mallaig, is a busy fishing village and also has regular Calmac ferry sailings to Armadale on Skye, the small Isles of Rhum, Eigg & Canna and also seasonal sailings to South Uist and Barra. The village has a good number of hotels, restaurants, shops and bars together with primary and secondary schools. Fort William lies approximately 45 miles to the southeast of Mallaig and has a wide range of commercial, retail and education facilities together with Nevis Range Ski Resort and a mainline train station. The famous West Highland train line terminates at Mallaig and the journey from Fort William to Mallaig is knows as one of the most scenic train routes in the world.