Penton Linns Woodland, Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG14

Situation
Penton Linns Woodland is situated in a highly accessible location close to the Scottish border in rural Dumfries and Galloway. The woodland is just over 2.5 miles from the village of Canonbie which provides local amenities including a primary school, doctors surgery, village hall, local pub, bowling green, tennis court, playpark and activities centre. Langholm is within 9 miles providing a wider range of facilities including shops, cafes, restaurants, primary and secondary schools, professional services and various sporting facilities including a rugby club, golf course and cricket club. The larger towns of Dumfries and Lockerbie are within easy reach by car, both providing an excellent range of shops, professional services and transport links. About 18 miles south of the property is the city of Carlisle, where there is an abundance of supermarkets, high street shops, recreational facilities, cultural and amenity attractions, restaurants and much more.

The property is also well placed for wider transport connections being within easy reach of the A7, A74 (M) and M6 offering access links to the north and south of the country. Train stations can be found at Carlisle which is on the West Coast Main Line (connecting to London in under 4 hours), and Gretna for the Glasgow South Western Line which runs between Carlisle and Glasgow, via Dumfries. Newcastle and Glasgow International Airports are accessible within a 2-hour drive from the property.

Description
Penton Linns is a charming mixed woodland set on the banks of the Liddel Water, the mid point of which represents the border between Scotland and England. The woodland is readily accessible form the surrounding public roads, with the B6318 being on the northeastern boundary and the U246A minor public road which approaches the property from the B6357, is on the western boundary. The woodland has stands of both coniferous and deciduous trees in an arc following the shape of the Liddel Water, with farmland adjoining.

Method of Sale
Penton Linns Woodland is offered for sale as a whole.

The Land
Penton Linns Woodland (with adjoining farmland) extends to approximately 22.41 Ha (55.38 Acres) in total, set within a ring fenced block on the western bank of the Liddel Water. The woodland features a diverse mixture of species and age profile as shown in the compartment schedule enclosed. The adjoining farmland extends to approximately 8.48 Ha (20.95 Acres) with 2 fields situated on the northeastern boundary (adjoining the B6318), and one field on the southwestern boundary where the main access point to the woodland is located. The farmland is principally classified as Grade 4.1, with the smaller field to the southwest being Grade 3.2, by the James Hutton Institute Land Classification for Agriculture maps. The land rises from 50m to 80m above sea level at its highest point. The Penton Wood core path (CANO/232/1) passes through the woodland. Part of the site falls within the Penton Linns Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The property is bound to the east by the Liddel Water, with riparian ownership included in the sale as shown on the sale plan within this brochure. The river forms tiered cascades as it drops towards the southern border of the woodland. The fishings are let until 31st March 2027 and the property will be sold subject to this lease.

Restocking Obligation
Part of the woodland was felled in 2024 and is subject to an outstanding restocking condition. The Seller will meet the restocking obligation prior to the date of entry. The purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to comply with all ongoing management requirements to maintain the woodland as per the Long-Term Forest Plan. For further details, please contact the selling agent.

IACS
All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
The land at Penton Linns Woodland is not included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements (BPSE)
For the avoidance of doubt there are no entitlements available with the land. If applicable the purchaser(s) will be responsible upon occupation of the subjects of sale to comply fully with the Statutory Management requirements to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid down under the Cross Compliance rules of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2026 for the remainder of the scheme year.

Less-Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)
All of the land has been designated as being within a Less-Favoured Area (severely disadvantaged).

Historic Scotland
The Penton Bridge is partially owned and is Category B listed. It is adopted as part of the public highway and as such the maintenance responsibility for the bridge should lie with Local Authority.

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway Council HQ, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD.

Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate
161 Brooms Road, Dumfries, DG1 3ES
Tel:
SGRPID.

Minerals
In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale.

Timber
All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale in so far as it is owned by the sellers.

Sporting Rights
In so far as these rights form part of the property title they are included within the sale. Vacant possession of the fishings will be provided on 31 March 2027.

Ingoing Valuation
The purchaser(s) of Penton Linns Woodland shall, in addition to the purchase price, be obliged to take over and pay for at a valuation to be agreed by a mutually appointed valuer(s) with respect to the following:
1. All cultivations and growing crops on a seeds, labour, lime, fertiliser, sprays and machinery basis with an increment representing the enhanced value of the establishment and age of such crops.
2. All feed stuffs, hay, straw, fodder, roots, silage and farmyard manure and other produce at market value.
3. All oils, fuel, fertilisers, sprays, chemicals, seeds, and sundries at cost.
Note: If the amount of the valuations has not been agreed on the date fixed for completion, then the purchaser shall pay to the seller such a sum as selling agents shall certify on account at the valuation pending agreement. Should the payment not be made within seven days then the interest will become payable on outstanding monies at 8% over Bank of Scotland borrowing rate.

Deposit
A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid within seven days of completion of Missives. Deposit will be non-refundable in the event of the purchaser failing to complete for reasons not attributable to the Seller or their Agents.

Possession and Entry
Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion or such mutual time to be agreed by the Seller and the Purchaser(s).

Access
The property is sold subject to any public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage of a dwellinghouse.

Third Party Rights and Services
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed as satisfied themselves in respect thereof. It is noted that core path CANO/232/1 runs through the woodland.

Solicitors
Anderson Strathearn
58 Morrison St
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

Health & Safety
The property is a woodland, agricultural holding and river and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to the land, any standing or fallen timber and water courses.

Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulations
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to identify the purchaser for Anti-Money Laundering purposes. Our service provider ‘First AML’ will contact the purchaser to gather the required identification documents. An information sheet is available from the selling agent on request. We are not able to enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified
Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.

Finance
Galbraith work with a number of lenders in the specialist agricultural market. We are able to introduce you to various lenders for a variety of farming purposes including the purchase of land and property, restructuring debt, and to provide working capital for diversification, improving or erecting farm buildings. Please note, Galbraith acts as an introducer, only and has no direct or indirect influence on the outcome of any lending application. Please discuss any funding requirements in confidence with the Selling Agent, or contact Alistair Christie in confidence in our Galbraith Stirling office on at alistair.