Harelawhole Farm, Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG14

Situation
Harelawhole is a productive former dairy and mixed farming unit situated in a highly accessible location in rural Dumfries and Galloway. The farm is less than 3 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.

Just 9 miles to the north of the property is Langholm, 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 19 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.
Harelawhole is 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.
Traditionally the surrounding area is known for its varied landscape, with fertile land capable of producing a versatile range of crops and livestock forage. The area is well served by a wide variety of agricultural contractors, merchants, and suppliers. Regular livestock sales are held at the Borderway Mart (18 miles), Lockerbie Mart (26 miles) and Dumfries Mart (34 miles) each providing an excellent outlet for high quality livestock which the surrounding area is renowned for producing.

Description
Harelawhole offers an outstanding arable and livestock unit with potential to reinstate a robotic milking system in a purpose built dairy building if desired. Extending to approximately 128.55 Ha (317.65 Acres) in total, the land sits in two distinct blocks separated by the B6357 near to the small hamlet of Harelaw, Canonbie. A traditional stone built four bedroom farmhouse sits to the north of the public road within generous grounds including gardens and a small paddock. The farm steading, featuring a number of useful modern and traditional farm buildings, sits to the south of the B6357 but central to the farmland which stretches north and south of the public road. There is an additional three bedroom cottage to the eastern boundary of the farm providing additional accommodation. The land is currently down to grass but is capable of arable cropping as well as livestock forage.

Farming History
Harelawhole has most recently been operated as a dairy farm with a robotic milking system in a purpose built dairy building (completed in 2013). The milking robots and bulk tank do not belong to the seller and will be removed from the farm in advance of the sale completing, however there is potential to reinstate robots in the same location if a return to dairying is desired (subject to milk contract availability).

Method of sale
Harelawhole is offered for sale as a whole or in 4 lots.

Lot 1 - Harelawhole Farm Steading and Approximately 57.05 Ha (140.97 Acres)
Lot 1 extends to approximately 57.05 Ha (140.97 Acres) adjoining the south side of the B6357 and is highly accessible, being bound on 3 sides by publicly adopted roads. The farm steading is located at the northeastern corner of the land holding and comprises the following:

Former Dairy Complex (59.43m x 21.86m)
Of steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement roof with Yorkshire board side cladding and concrete panel walls. Overhang with external concrete feed passage, side feed barrier and self locking yokes. Internally 132 cubicles, 3 slatted passages, concrete blockwork dividing walls for offices, stores etc. Mezzanine level dairy office and mess room with units, sink and drainer. Formerly two robotic milking machines installed.

Slurry Lagoon
Earth banked, lined slurry lagoon, circa 1,000,000 gallons capacity.

Feed Shed (22.6m x 12.28m)
Of steel portal frame construction under a cement profile roof with aluminium box profile side cladding and a concrete floor. Internally divided by concrete panels to provide various feed storage areas and an additional straw bedded court with side feed barrier.

Midden and Draff Pits
Concrete walls and floor.

Calf Shed (12.25m x 5.69m)
Of steel portal frame construction with concrete blockwork walls, aluminium box profile roof and cladding, concrete floor. Side feed barriers. Attached to traditional building.

Isolation Pen (4.1m x 2.4m)
Of brick construction under a corrugated iron roof and concrete floor. Attached to traditional building.

Calf Shed (13.1m x 5.6m)
Lean To on the rear of a traditional building or timber frame construction under a corrugated iron roof with concrete walls and a concrete floor.

Traditional Range (approx. 209m2)
Traditional range of buildings of stone and slate construction, used for calf housing and storage.

Storage Building (6.4m x 4.1m)
Lean To building of steel construction with an aluminium box profile roof with concrete blockwork walls and a concrete floor.

Storage Building (9.5m x 4.6m)
Concrete blockwork/stone walls with asbestos roof (partially missing) and concrete floor.

Storage Building (4.56m x 4.46m)
Stone and brick walls under a slate roof and concrete floor. Sliding metal sheet door on end.

Lean-to Store (13.92m x 4.93m)
Of steel portal frame construction under an aluminium box profile roof with concrete blockwork walls and a concrete floor. Adjoining the cubicle shed.

Cubicle Shed (27.5m x 22.81m)
Of steel portal frame construction under an asbestos roof with concrete blockwork walls. Central feed passage with a mixture of feed barriers and self-locking yokes. Scraped passages to slurry pit adjoining rear of building. Approximately 80 cubicles.

Covered Silage Pit (27.3m x 6.1m)
Of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated iron roof with concrete blockwork walls and a concrete floor.

Covered Silage Pit (27.3m x 8.6m)
Of steel portal frame construction under an asbestos roof with concrete blockwork walls and a concrete floor.

Slatted Shed (27.3m x 6.54m)
Of steel portal frame construction under an asbestos roof with Yorkshire board side cladding and concrete blockwork walls. There are two slatted passages either side of a central feed passage.

Slurry Lagoon
Concrete blockwork walls.

The Land
The farmland on Lot 1 extends to approximately 57.05 Ha (140.97 Acres) in total including roads, yards and buildings areas. The land is contained within 11 enclosures in a ring fenced block and is accessible via the adjoining public roads or internally. The land has been classified as a mixture of grades 3.1 and 4.2 by the James Hutton Institute for Soil research and rises from 90m to 110m above sea level. The farmland is in good heart and comprises a mix of arable and permanent pasture. The sale area is currently occupied under four agreements, three which terminate on 31st August 2026 and the fourth which terminates 30th September 2026.

Lot 2 - Approximately 71.06 Ha (175.59 Acres) North of the B6357
Lot 2 extends to approximately 71.06 Ha (175.59 Acres) adjoining the north side of the B6357. The land is contained within 19 enclosures in a ring fenced block accessed from the B6357 and B6318 which border the southern, eastern and northern boundaries of the block. The land has been classified as grade 4.2 by the James Hutton Institute for Soil research and rises from 90m to 160m above sea level. The farmland is in good heart and comprises a mix of ploughable and permanent pasture which would be a useful addition to an existing farming unit. On the northeastern boundary (field parcel 13 on the sale plan) there are historic Lime Works including Lime Kilns which are Category B Listed. The sale area is currently occupied under two agreements, one which terminates on 31st August 2026 and the second which terminates on 30th September 2026.

Lot 3 – Harelawhole Farmhouse
Harelawhole Farmhouse is situated on the north side of the B6357 in a 0.72 Acre enclosed site with garden grounds, stone parking area and small paddock. The dwelling is of traditional stone and slate construction and has a small single storey annex providing further accommodation. The main house is presented over two floors with four bedrooms and two reception rooms whilst the annex (accessed separately) has a further bedroom, WC and utility room. The property benefits from double glazing and oil fired central heating. Harelawhole Farmhouse provides an excellent lifestyle opportunity in a readily accessible location. Full details of the accommodation and room dimensions are provided in more detail within the floor plans contained in these particulars.

Garden (and Grounds)
The gardens surrounding the farmhouse are laid to lawn and enclosed by traditional drystone walls with an additional stone outbuilding providing storage. There is an extensive stone parking area to the northeast of the site from which the small paddock to the north of the farmhouse can be accessed. The cattery building currently on site does not belong to the Seller and will be removed prior to the sale completing.
The property is occupied under a license until 30th September 2026.

Lot 4 - Linns Bank Cottage
Located on the eastern edge of the farm adjacent to the junction between the B6357 and the B6318 (but with private access from the later), Linns Bank Cottage is a rendered stone cottage under a pitched slate roof with a brick extension to the rear. The cottage benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing. The internal accommodation extends to three bedrooms and one reception room. The property enjoys rural views to the rear over farmland and woodlands. Full details of the accommodation and room dimensions are provided in more detail within the floor plans contained in these particulars.

Garden (and Grounds)
The gardens extend to the rear of the property and are laid to lawn with some mature trees and hedging on the eastern periphery providing privacy and shelter. There are two outbuildings within the garden grounds, one of corrugated iron construction and one timber storage building.
The property is occupied under a licence until 31st July 2026.

Services
Harelawhole Farmhouse and Linns Bank Cottage: Mains water and electricity | Private drainage | Oil fired central heating
Harelawhole Steading: Mains water and electricity

Flood Risk
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at

IACS
All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)
The land at Harelawhole Farm 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
Lot 2 includes former limestone mine workings and includes Harelaw Limekilns, which are Category B listed status by Historic and Environment Scotland.

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.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings within Harelawhole Farmhouse and Linns Bank Cottage are included in the sale price (excluding tenant’s property and white goods). No other items are included unless mentioned in the sales particulars. For the avoidance of doubt, the milking robots in the farm steading are not owned and specifically excluded from the sale. The Seller does not warrant the working condition of any systems, apparatus or appliances at the Property. For the avoidance of doubt, the cattery building on Lot 3 does not belong to the Seller and is not included in the sale.

Ingoing Valuation
The purchaser(s) of Harelawhole 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.

The Seller intends to reserve a right of access over Lot 2 along the route shown on the sale plan for the purposes of forestry.

Japanese Knotweed
A small area of Japanese Knotweed has been identified close to the lime kilns in Lot 2. A three-year treatment plan is underway and has been paid for by the Seller. An insurance backed guarantee will also be transferred to the Purchaser on sale.

Former Landfill
There is a decommissioned land fill site located near the lime kilns in Lot 2. The seller holds an acceptance of surrender and certificate of completion from SEPA which states that SEPA is satisfied that the condition of the land is unlikely to cause pollution of the environment or harm to human health.

Solicitors
Anderson Strathearn, 58 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8BP. running.veal.towels Post Code DG14 0RP.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

Health & Safety
The property is an agricultural holding and appropriate caution should be exercised at all times during inspection particularly in reference to the farm buildings, farmland 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 / alistair.