Lot 2 – Carie, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2PB

LOCHSIDE AMENITY ESTATE IN HIGHLAND PERTHSHIRE

Location

Carie lies in a glorious setting on the northern side of Loch Tay below the Ben Lawers mountain range. Ben Lawers is Scotland’s 10th highest Munro and the highest mountain in the Southern Highlands. The slopes leading down from Ben Lawers, marching with Carie, belong to the National Trust and form a Natural Nature Reserve which is renowned for its rich arctic-alpine flora.

Loch Tay is Scotland’s 6th largest loch and is over 14 miles in length and over one mile wide at its widest point. The loch and surrounding area attract visitors from far and wide who come to enjoy a wide variety of watersports including fishing, sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing and swimming at the shingle beach at Kenmore. The area around Loch Tay is known for its dramatic and beautiful landscape offering many other outdoor activities including golf, hill climbing, shooting, stalking, cycling or simply walking.

The pretty village of Killin (7 miles) lies at the head of Loch Tay and is home to the Falls of Dochart, a spectacular series of rapids which runs through the centre of the village. For convenience there are local shops and a medical centre. Aberfeldy (16 miles) is the nearest town and offers most essential services, including a medical centre. The town is well known for the quality of its independent shops, cafés and restaurants including the famous Watermill bookshop and the privately owned Birks Cinema which screens mainstream films and hosts a variety of community activities.

Primary schooling is available in Kenmore (10 miles*) with secondary schooling at the highly regarded Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy. There is a good selection of renowned co-educational private schools in Perthshire including Strathallan, Craigclowan (prep), Glenalmond, Morrison’s Academy and Ardvreck (prep).

Perth (47 miles) offers a selection of professional services, shops, cultural and leisure facilities including Scotland’s most northerly racecourse nestled in the parklands of Scone Palace. Glasgow (70 miles) and Edinburgh (80 miles) are both within easy reach thereby making this area popular as a second home and holiday destination. Both cities offer a wide range of services with each having mainline train stations and international airports which connect Scotland to the rest of the United Kingdom and beyond.

*Distances are approximate and taken from Google Maps

Description

Lot 2 adjoins Lot 1 to the north, south, and west. The land is split by the public road and extends to about 1,046 acres. It comprises permanent pastures, ancient oak woodlands, rough/hill grazing, and access onto Loch Tay. The land rises from 110m above sea level on the southern boundary by Loch Tay to 470m above sea level at its highest point on the northern boundary. Currently, the land is utilised for farming, with the upper areas being well suited for grazing during the summer months.

Loch Tay
The highlight of Carie is the shore frontage onto Loch Tay, which extends to over 2km and, like the rest of Carie, has a south-facing aspect. The sheltered shoreline comprises shingle bays, beaches, and rocky outcrops, providing a variety of spots to enjoy picnics, barbecues, wild swimming, and water activities. There may also be potential to build a boathouse, adding further appeal to this part of the farm.

Access to the shore is predominantly by foot; however, there is a rough track down to the lochside that is accessible by an all-terrain vehicle. Included in the sale are fishing rights for both trout and salmon on Loch Tay, along with permission for a boat to be moored at Killin, adjacent to the Killin Hotel. Further details are available from the selling agent.

Habitat and Nature
The varied and natural habitats across Carie support a thriving ecosystem that attracts a diverse array of wildlife, flora, and fauna. Across much of the land, there are curlews, golden plover, birds of prey, and deer. In the spring and summer months, the grasses, bogs, and heather burst into life, displaying the beautiful colours typical of Perthshire’s Highland landscape.

Running along the shoreline is the Carie and Cragganester Woods SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). These beautiful upland oak woodlands offer a mosaic of habitats, providing a haven for wildlife, flora, and fauna, as well as a tranquil space to walk and enjoy the surroundings.

Woodland Creation
Given the natural topography of the land to the north of the public road and its south-facing aspect, there is excellent potential for woodland creation. There are no conservation or environmental designations over this area, and the Perth and Kinross Woodland and Forest Strategy designates the land as having ‘potential’ for new woodland projects. Additionally, there is an opportunity to generate carbon units through the UK Woodland Carbon Code, the British standard for climate change mitigation afforestation projects, should a native planting scheme be approved.

In recent years, the vendors commissioned surveys and, in October 2023, submitted a planting application to Scottish Forestry for a mixed commercial and native planting scheme. The planting scheme was approved in September 2024, and in its current form, the proposal would have seen 149 acres (60.68ha) of commercial species such as Sitka spruce, noble fir, and Norwegian spruce being planted. The proposal also incorporates 122 acres (49.52ha) of native species such as Scots pine and mixed broadleaves.

Whilst the planting scheme was approved and a contract was issued at the time, this was not signed and has now expired. This enables an incoming purchaser to potentially reactivate the proposed scheme or, alternatively, create a new plan. The Timber Transport Forum classifies the A827 as an Agreed Route for timber extraction. Further details are available from the selling agent.

Development Opportunities
There are visible signs of historic settlements across much of Carie, and a number of stone bothies offer potential development opportunities. Of particular note are the bothies known as Carwhin and Blarmore, which sit in elevated, sheltered positions and provide stunning, panoramic views over Loch Tay. Now dilapidated, these structures could serve as the initial foundations for a new, bespoke home at Carie, taking full advantage of this glorious setting.

Whilst currently unserviced, it may be possible to connect to the national grid network or utilise renewable energy sources such as solar and battery storage systems, creating an eco-friendly rural home.

Available in Addition
In addition to Lots 1 and 2, there is potential to purchase additional properties that lie adjacent to Lot 2, on the north side of the public road (shaded blue on the accompanying sale plan). These include:

Carie Bungalow. A detached house of brick construction with a harled exterior lying under a slate roof. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a family bathroom. The house is set back from the public road in a sheltered position.

Carie Bothy. A detached single-storey building of stone construction under a tin roof, currently utilised for storage.

Carie Church. A detached, former church building lying adjacent to the public road.

Both Carie Bothy and Carie Church offer development opportunities and could be converted for residential use. Scotland’s National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), which was introduced in February 2023, supports the refurbishment of existing, disused buildings.

Acreage: 1046 Acres

Directions

From Perth take the A9 north to Ballinluig. Take the A827 west through Aberfeldy and continue towards Kenmore. Pass through the village of Kenmore heading towards Killin. Continue along the north shore of Loch Tay for about 10 miles and Carie can be found on the lefthand side.

For sat nav purposes the postcode is PH15 2PB

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