Inverernie Forest, Near Daviot, Inverness-shire

Inverernie Forest, Near Daviot, Inverness-shire - 360.51 Hectares (890.82 Acres)

Location

Inverernie Forest is located in a very accessible and highly scenic part of Inverness-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for its favourable climate, fertile growing conditions and outdoor sports, the area also benefits from a well-developed road network that connects the forest with a wide selection of established timber processors.

The forest lies on the north side of the Strathnairn Valley and just 1.5 mile west of the A9 trunk road next to the village of Inverarnie. The city of Inverness, only 7.5 miles to the north, very conveniently provides access to a wide range of amenities, accommodation and restaurants and is a useful travel hub with Inverness airport only a 30-minute drive for access to regional and European flights.

Description

Inverernie is a highly productive and diverse, large-scale commercial conifer forest, strategically located near major timber processors in northern Scotland. With a substantial volume of maturing timber and excellent transport links, the forest should appeal to investors seeking both immediate returns and long-term growth potential.

The forest, which forms part of wider Drummossie Muir, lies between an altitude of 230m and 240m above sea level and was established in 1963 with a productive crop of primarily Sitka spruce and Scots pine. Additional areas of Larch, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, Noble fir and Lodgepole pine were also planted, adding species diversity to this high-quality productive forest.

Over the last 25 years a restructuring programme has been implemented, aimed at improving the forests productivity. This has focused on the removal of lower-value Lodgepole pine and replanting with higher-yielding, improved Sitka spruce. As a result, Inverernie now has a highly desirable mixed-age and species structure, offering the owner a revenue stream through future thinning and clear felling.

The maturing timber extends to approximately 185 hectares, presenting an excellent opportunity to secure immediate, tax-free timber revenue through felling, in line with the approved Long-Term Forest Plan. In particular, the Sitka spruce stands demonstrate outstanding productivity.

Some crop maintenance will be required in selected areas of the younger second rotation Sitka spruce stands to optimise growth rates and ensure successful establishment. Following this it is expected that these crops will perform at a high level and produce a good volume of timber when mature. The most recent felling took place in 2021 (28.37 hectares) which was then partly replanted in 2024 with Sitka spruce and mixed conifer species. However, these areas will require further work to complete the restocking, which will increase the overall productive area of the forest to approximately 86% when completed.

In addition to its commercial value, the property benefits from attractive lochans and a network of paths, enhancing its natural appeal. The combination of high-quality harvestable timber, proximity to established timber processors, and scope for increased productivity in the next rotation makes Inverernie a highly desirable forestry investment opportunity.

For more details please refer to the online Sale Brochure or contact the Selling Agents.