Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey

Occupying an elevated position with outstanding views across the surrounding Highland countryside, Upper Finlarig Steading is a traditional stone-built steading offering an exciting and increasingly rare development opportunity in a highly desirable rural setting near Dulnain Bridge. While the steading requires comprehensive renovation or redevelopment, the property benefits from approved planning permission, presenting purchasers with a fantastic opportunity to create a unique residential development tailored to their own requirements.

The approved plans provide for the conversion and redevelopment of the existing structure, with the potential to create two separate semi-detached dwellings, making the property an attractive proposition for developers, investors, builders, or those seeking a bespoke self-build project in the heart of the Highlands. Set within an elevated site, the steading enjoys a wonderful sense of rural living and commands attractive open views over the surrounding countryside, offering an exceptional backdrop for the proposed development.

The location combines rural tranquillity with excellent accessibility, being within easy reach of Dulnain Bridge, Aviemore and the extensive amenities and outdoor pursuits available throughout the Cairngorms National Park.

Development opportunities of this nature are seldom available, particularly with planning permission already in place, making Upper Finlarig Steading a compelling proposition for those looking to unlock the potential of a traditional Highland building in a spectacular setting.

Dulnain Bridge is a small Highland village with a shop/post office, garage, hotels and the popular Speyside Heather Centre, which attracts many tourists. Primary and secondary schooling is close by at Grantown-on-Spey three miles away. The village is within the Cairngorm National Park, and the magnificent scenery of Strathspey can be enjoyed with forest walks, climbing, horse-riding, shooting and fishing, plus there are several excellent 18 hole golf courses in the area. The Strathspey Railway runs between the communities of Broomhill, Boat of Garten and Aviemore. The Strathspey Angling Association enjoys 7 miles on both banks of the River Spey and River Dulnain. Inverness Airport is approx an hour away with direct flights to London.

This permission is granted subject to the following conditions and reasons:

1. Date Received 22.07.2025. The development to which this permission in principle relates shall be begun no later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of grant of this permission. Reason: In accordance with Section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended).

2. No development in respect of this planning permission in principle shall take place unless further application(s), accompanied by plans showing all the matters specified in Condition 3 below, have been submitted to and approved by the Council as Planning Authority.

The further application(s) must be submitted within 3 years of the date of this permission. No development shall commence until all of the matters specified below have been approved on application to the Planning Authority:

i. A detailed layout of the site of the proposed development (including site levels as existing and proposed);

ii. The design and external appearance of the proposed development.

iii. Landscaping proposals for the site of the proposed development (including boundary treatments)

iv. Details of access and parking arrangements.

v. Details of the proposed water supply and drainage arrangements. Reason:

Planning permission is granted in principle only and these specified matters must be approved prior to development commencing. 

Please be advised all the conditions and reasons can be found on the Highland Council Planning page using the reference number 25/02243/PIP.

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SERVICES

Water, sewage and electric all in close proximity.

ADDRESS

Upper Finlarig Steading, Finlarig Road, Dulnain Bridge, PH26 3NU

PRICE

Offers over £150,000 are invited. The seller reserves the right to accept or refuse a suitable offer at any time.

OFFERS Formal offers should be submitted to our office in Aviemore. VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment only through the Selling Agents. We would also recommend sensible footwear given the rural location of the steading.