Rockfield Farm, Portmahomack, Tain, Highland, IV20

Rockfield Farm extends to about 162.8ha / 402.2 acres and is divided between 17 principal enclosures, the vast majority of which (about 135.7ha / 335.3 acres) is suitable for arable cropping. According to the Hutton Institute Land Capability for Agriculture map, the land comprises a mix of grades 3(1) and 3(2) and has a gentle south-easterly aspect whilst an area of foreshore and rough grazing offers a dramatic backdrop and significant amenity value. In recent years, the farm has grown high yields of spring barley with grass and potato lets on rotation. The fields appear well enclosed with stone dykes and post and wire fencing and are in good heart and many are served by water troughs. A private farm track provides good access and which is used by two third party owned dwellings (Rockfield Farmhouse and Little Tarrel Castle) as well as four semi-detached cottages which are located adjacent to the steading complex. The table below shows the current land use at Rockfield.

Sitting at the centre of the farm is a very useful traditional stone built farm steading which has been re-roofed using box profile steel sheeting in recent years. The steading is occupied by several local trades including a firewood operator on a series of informal agreements. Located adjacent is a superb general purpose shed (constructed using a steel portal frame, part concrete walling and box profile side cladding and roof. The shed is used as a grain store as well as a useful store for straw, fertiliser and machinery.

Farm Buildings
The farm buildings comprise:
General Purpose Shed (about 648m2)
Constructed using a steel portal frame, part concrete walling and box profile side cladding and roof, solar panels (12kW), automatic roller door, 3 phase power supply. Measuring approx. 18m x 36m and 6m to eaves.
Traditional Steading (about 828m2)
Constructed of stone under a box profile steel sheet roof. Divided into various stores and let on informal agreements to various local tradespeople.