Lot 2 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.

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

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.

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.