Braidwood Meadow £59,000 Freehold
- Silverburn, Penicuik, Midlothian
- over 3 ¾ acres
- Southern Scotland and Northumberland
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Grassland pasture
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Self seeded ash
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Moorfoot hills
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South Black Hill
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Main entrance
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Water cistern
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Speedwell
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Ladys smock
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Buttercup
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Access track off A702
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Moorfoot Hills
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Moorfoot Hills
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Deer track
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Clover
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Bench with a view
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Ridestop entrance
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Braidwood Meadow
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Ridestop & cistern
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Northern boundary
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Ridestop & cistern
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Open pasture
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Speedwell
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Ladybird on nettle
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Cistern
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Open aspect
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Roadside sign
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Towards Carlisle
Description
Braidwood Meadow lies alongside the A702 highway linking the M74 with Edinburgh giving excellent access from all parts of Southern Scotland.
The land is mostly laid to grass and is well suited for grazing or would be an ideal opportunity for planting or rewilding.
The land is south facing and slopes gently in that direction. Its elevated position gives excellent views over the surrounding farmland and beyond to the distant hills.
The meadow lies on the Biggar to Edinburgh bus route, a halt for this service is adjacent to the entrance.
Historically grazed by sheep; their recent removal has already allowed a variety of woodland flowers to re-establish. Given time, their range and scope will only increase.
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
There are currently no trees present in the meadow, thus providing a black canvas for a planting or rewilding project.
Wildlife
An early morning visit can reveal grazing roe deer with an occasional hare crouched amongst the soft rush.
The sky is the kingdom of soaring buzzards, with pipits and skylarks nesting amongst the grasses.
Features
The meadow features excellent access with a rustic bench that invites a chance to sit and enjoy the impressive views across the way.
A fenced cistern, which is a secondary water supply for a nearby farm lies in the west of the meadow. It would be possible to supply an animal trough from this source.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Braidwood meadow is accessed from the A702 along a good hard track leading to a field gate. A separate track continues via a greensward to the ridestop entrance across the field.
Rights and covenants
The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.
The land is subject to a development overage in favour of a previous owner; details are available on request.
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
The land is ideally suited for planting to extend the existing tree stock.
Local area and history
Braidwood Meadow was original part of a large estate which has been broken up over time. The local area is largely farm land, with the nearby town of Penicuick a historic centre of coal mining and paper making.
The meadow is overlooked by several hills; one of which, Camp Hill, is the site of an ancient settlement which has been subject to archaeological investigation on several occaisions.
Wood maps
Meadow map
Boundaries
The boundaries are marked by painted top posts and red marks on the roadside fence line.
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Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 65
- Grid ref: NT 196 595
- Nearest post code: EH26 9LW
- GPS coordinates: 55.8217, -3.2859
Location map
Directions
Braidwood Meadow is just off the A702, 10 miles south of Edinburgh and 18 miles north of Biggar.
Satnav: the postcode EH26 9LW is for the point shown by the red dot on the location maps.
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Click Here for Directions From Bing Maps enter your own postcode, (Braidwood meadow coordinates are already entered) and click on the blue "Go" box. This will take you to the main entrance gate.
Our Directions:
- From the Edinburgh bypass (A720) travel south on the A702.
- Pass through the village of Silverburn and continue for about 800m
- The main entrance is on the right just after a bus stop and is marked by a large "woodlands for sale" sign.
- Please park on the left near to the sign and continue up the track on foot.
- The gated entrance to land is on the left.
- From Biggar travel north on the A702.
- Pass through the village of Carlops and continue for a further 3 miles.
- The main entrance is on the left immediately after a large "woodlands for sale" sign.
- Please park on the left near to the sign and continue up the track on foot.
- The gated entrance to the land is on the left follow the dry stane dyke for about 250m until the ridestop entrance is reached on the left.
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 well-drained pasture meadow in an attractive rural location within easy reach of Edinburgh.
