Malamhin Wood £75,000 Freehold
- St Cyrus, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire
- over 6 ½ acres
- Northern Scotland
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Glorious perfume of flowers
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Woodland sign
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Entrance to the wood
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Corridor leading to the wood
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Corridor leading to the wood
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Shelter belt on southern side
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Gorse in bloom
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Looking back to the entrance
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Open field
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Field of rape
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Open area
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Holly tree
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Tree planting land
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Large area for grazing
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Generous shelter belt around the field
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Farming country
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The sea beyond
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Turbine in the distance
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Shades of yellow
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Out to sea
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Holly trees
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Camping spot
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The start of spring
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Holly berries
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Birch
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Places to camp
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Maturing nicely
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Bench
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Gate into field
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Nest in tree
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Pond
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Horsetail flowers and reeds
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Large pond area
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Rich in biodiversity
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Deciduous planting
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Wetland area
Description
This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a small parcel of land with so much potential, It has amazing views out towards St Cyrus and is waiting for someone with a project in mind. The field area is quite large for small scale grazing of sheep or horses.
There is a sizeable area around the field that has scope for more planting or could be the site of a small amenity hut for weekends away. The land is fairly flat though can be fairly windy at times so the addition of hedges would help in this respect.
There is more and more interest from people wanting to create their own woodland and this site would be perfect for that. It is quite sparsely populated and the woods are very private with great access, early viewing is reccomended.
There is a growing interest in hut, bothy and temporary shelter building, especially in Scotland; for those interested in erecting a hut or shelter, here is some interesting and very helpful guidance from Reforesting Scotland’s Thousand Hut Campaign. Your Local Planning Authority should also be consulted.
Trees
Whilst the majority of the land is given over to pasture, there is a generous strip of land around three sides of the field which is developing nicely. There are a number of ash that have succumbed to ash dieback so additional planting would be encouraged with perhaps more species such as sweet chestnut and sycamore.
Wildlife
This is a wonderful spot for birdlife with quite a few visiting ducks attacted to the various ponds and wetland areas dotted about Brandshill Woods. The odd heron has been spotted as well as gulls visiting from the nearby coast. There are a number of deer so any new planting will have to be protected.
Features
The wetland area really adds to the biodiversity attacting different species of insects and birds as well as providing a source of water.
Access, tracks and footpaths
A new stone track has been built to access Malamhin Wood , the material taken from on site borrowpits, there is plenty more material for any future repair work to the tracks.
Rights and covenants
All sporting and mineral rights are sold with the woodland.
As is the case for all our meadows, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the meadow.Activities
This would make a wonderful new woodland for those interested in woodland creation, something that can be established and reach maturity in a relatively short period of time., additional hedges along the boundary would give protection for new trees as well as becoming vital wildlife corridors.
Local area and history
Nearby are the tourist villages of Edzell, with its beautiful but hidden, "rocks of solitude" walk along the North Esk river, and Fettercairn with its working distillery. Slightly further afield are Glamis Castle and Lunan Bay beach and the fishing town of Montrose. Dundee and Aberdeen are each approximately 35 mins drive.
Closer to the wood is the charming village of St Cyrus which is also home to St Cyrus National Nature Reserve which is one of the best-known bird sites in Angus and Kincardine, with over 70 different species of bird being recorded there. These include waders such as redshank, oystercatcher, common sandpiper and curlew. The cliffs also provide a home for buzzard, kestrel and peregrine falcon. Furthermore, the prevalence of gorse shrub provides a nesting place for such small perching birds as whitethroat, stonechat and yellowhammer.
Wood maps
Meadow map
Boundaries
Boundaries are marked by stakes marked with blue paint.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 38
- Grid ref: NO 735 678
- Nearest post code: DD10 0DT
- GPS coordinates: 56.8013, -2.43506
Location map
Directions
From the south
A90 north from Dundee
Turn right , signposted to Marykirk
Turn left past Jackson Group Services ( lots of cranes sticking up in their yard)
Straight over the A937 and carry on turning left when you get to Muirhead Cottage. Park here allowing room for cars to pass. Please do not block the gate.
Climb over the gate and walk up to the woods, allow a good ten minutes to walk up here and follow the internal map shown on the sales particulars.
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How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
A fabulous mixed parcel of land between Dundee and Aberdeen, with both young woodland and open ground to plant new trees.
