How and where to buy your own Scottish woodland

Buying up woodland is a great way to protect natural sites, ensure wildlife can continue in their home and keep a green space free from development.

But how easy is it to buy woodland in Scotland? And, what sites are currently for sale?

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Woodlands.co.uk describe the process they have in place when buying woodland from them.

"It is surprisingly straightforward to buy woodland. In contrast to buying a residential property there are no chains, no furniture, no leases and usually no legal charges to register or release!

"We also put a covenant in place with you to make sure that the interests of all owners are protected."

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Richard Till, Forestry Management expert at Bell Ingram, explains that buying your own section of Scottish woodland can be made much easier by having the correct professional guidance.

He says: “Buying your own Scottish woodland is clearly not as common a practice as someone buying a home, therefore it’s crucial that you have the right expert advice in your corner.

“Our team of Chartered Foresters provide management services and investment guidance for every type of woodland owner or potential buyer.

“These can be everyone from corporate clients to rural estate owners or individuals wishing to add forestry to their investment portfolio or pension fund.

"Our Forestry Managers provide a bespoke woodland management service that’s tailored to meet the client’s unique requirements.”

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Bell Ingram provide a range of services including woodland budget management, valuations of woodland areas and digital mapping.

Richard continued: “We have a vast experience and knowledge of different issues regarding woodland ownership and are well placed to help guide buyers through the challenges of today’s forestry industry.

“We are able to take clients through the process of buying Scottish woodland step-by-step and ensure you get the most appropriate advice and are able to take advantage of every opportunity.”

Woodland currently for sale

Websites such as Woodlands.co.uk and Woods4sale.co.uk have lists of woodlands on the market, divided by region.

Some estate agents who also specialise in land sales may also have woodlands for sale.

Plyfold Wood, Aberdeenshire

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At almost 15 and a half acres, Plyfold Wood is a rare opportunity to acquire a woodland in its entirety, in a beautiful and popular part of Scotland, within easy reach of Aberdeen.

Woodlands.co.uk describes the wood as having great potential as there is opportunity to set up a number of woodland based projects; whether it be a forest school, a site for eco-lodges or just to retain the woodland as it is.

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Its proximity to one of the great wilderness areas of Scotland will perhaps be of interest to those looking to develop opportunities with tourism.

Plyford Wood is currently on the market for £110,000

Quarryfield Wood

Picture: Woods4sale.co.uk

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Quarryfield Wood is a well-established 3 year-old plantation dominated by spruce with fringing broadleaves on gently sloping ground and with excellent hard track access.

On sale for £74,000 freehold, the 29.94 acres is situated on the east side of the A726 (Strathaven Road) about two miles south of East Kilbride.

This location is convenient for much of Central Scotland and in easy each of timber markets.

Christmas Tree and mixed species wood

Picture: Galbraith

Located in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire this woodland gives owners a unique chance to buy a Christmas tree farm with planted crop of over 14,000 trees.The site also includes established mixed species woodland and there's direct access to a public road.At approximately 28.86 acres, the woodland is on sale for offers over £150,000 with Galbraith.