Lairig Wood - SOLD, Perthshire - Nearly 7 acres, £39,000

Description: Lairig Wood has a great location in the heart of Highland Perthshire, situated at the top of a gradual incline on the lower south-eastern slopes of the corbett, Beinn a' Chuallaich. A perfect aspect for getting the best of the long Scottish summer days.

It's a mixture of Scots pine, spruce and larch planted about 25 years ago with some natural clearings and many pockets of birch and rowan. A small watercourse runs through a nicely contrasting stretch of goat willow, birch, rowan and alder inside the north-western boundary.

The central swathe of the wood is set on a gently sloping plateau at about 350m above sea level with the edges of the wood gradually falling away. Rocks, heather, grasses and mosses adorn the many natural clearings providing good cover and habitat for birds, especially in the peaty wetter north corner.

The internal access has been enhanced by creating a private vehicle track off the shared track and by opening up a network of internal paths which are good for exploring the wood. There are various options for private camping with two glades (one near the middle and one to the northeast) in addition to the private parking area (as shown on the detailed map) where the substantial forestry store is sited.

Just opposite the ridestop entrance there is a small levelled clearing affording magnificent southerly views over to majestic Schiehallion, and a rocky mountain stream a short hop, skip and jump away.

Access: From the B847 public road, there is a full right of access over a shared private hard track leading up a gradual incline to Lairig Wood. It is more suitable for 4WD vehicles or vehicles with reasonable ground clearance.

Wayleaves and Third Party Rights: Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) have a right of access over the shared track to reach the small sluice dam, owned by SSE and situated above and beyond Lairig Wood. Track maintenance is according to user.

Sporting Rights: These are fully owned and included with the land.

Surrounding area: Lairig Wood is part of the old Creag Dhubh Forestry Estate which is situated just above Dunalastair Water on the lower south-eastern slopes of corbett Beinn a' Chuallaich. The surrounding area is renowned for its natural highland beauty including the ancient Caledonian Pine woods (Black Woods of Rannoch), series of Lochs (Rannoch and Tummel), cascading rivers (Tummel and Garry) and classic conical shaped munro (Schiehallion). The area offers a range of opportunities for land or water based outdoor pursuits from hill-walking to mountaineering, boating (for sailing or fishing) to rafting. Local native wildlife includes grouse, red deer, red squirrels, pine martens, capercaillie, cross-bill and various birds of prey. There are also many interesting fungi, insects, birds, lichens and other plants indicating a healthy and diverse ecosystem and making the area something of a mecca for conservationists and biologists. Creag Dhubh is a wonderful spot in which to relax, feel the senses come alive and take in some of the purest air and most beautiful scenery in Scotland.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.