Howmuir, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42

A WELL LOCATED PARCEL OF PRIME ARABLE LAND

Description

The land at Howmuir is located in the heart of East Lothian, one of Scotland’s most productive agricultural regions. The land benefits from high-quality soils, low altitude and a favourable climate, making it well-suited to intensive arable production. East Lothian experiences relatively low average rainfall of 622mm per year, and temperatures typically remain above freezing in winter, with an average of 19°C in July. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of East Linton, the land lies within a predominantly arable landscape. Transport links are excellent, with the A1 trunk road located approximately 4 miles to the north, and the Edinburgh City Bypass around 20 miles to the west. The local agricultural infrastructure is well-developed, with access to a range of merchants, machinery dealers and a successful machinery ring.

Howmuir is currently farmed as part of the wider Biel Estate and is offered for sale in three separate lots, extending to approximately 349 acres in total. Of this, 253 acres are arable and 89 acres are woodland. The fields are of a good practical scale and layout, often bordered by mature amenity woodlands that provide well-defined natural boundaries. The land lies between 30 and 55 metres above sea level, with a gently undulating topography and a predominantly southerly aspect. According to the James Hutton Institute, the land is classified predominantly as Class 3.1, with smaller areas of Class 2, supporting a wide range of arable cropping. The soils belong to the Rowanhill soil association, which is characterised by non-calcareous brown forest soils with a clay loam texture. These soils are easily worked, have a good working depth, and are relatively stone-free, holding moisture well and supporting consistent yields. The arable rotation has focused primarily on cereals, including winter wheat and spring barley, with potatoes, sprouts and cabbages integrated periodically.

Typical Crop Yields at Howmuir are as follows, Winter Wheat - 3.26 – 3.50 tonnes/acre (8.00 – 8.64 tonnes/hectare) and Spring Barley 1.80 – 2.63 tonnes/acre (4.44 – 6.49 tonnes/hectare).

The land is offered for sale as a whole or in the following three lots:
Lot 1: Howmuir West – 193 acres (174 acres arable, 17 acres woodland) comprising of 5 fields.
Lot 2: Howmuir East – 102 acres (79 acres arable, 18 acres woodland) comprising of 2 fields.
Lot 3: Ninewar Wood – 53 acres of amenity woodland.

Location

Edinburgh 27 miles, Stenton 2 miles, Dunbar 7 miles, Haddington 9 miles. Distances are taken from Google Maps.




Acreage: 349 Acres

Directions

Postcode EH42 1SY

Please note that Howmuir (all lots) are to be accessed off the B6370 near Stenton.
Access from the A199 (via main estate private drive) is not permitted.

What3words for respective lots as follows:
Lot 1 Howmuir West - ///retrial.supplier.redefined
Lot 2 Howmuir East - ///impressed.spent.enacts
Lot 3 Ninewar Wood - ///strides.landings.hammocks