Tenancy Of Half Of 10 Peinchorran, Brae, IV51 9NH

Half of 10 Peinchorran represents a rare opportunity to purchase the tenancy of Croft land (Registration number 13230) in the beautiful hamlet of Peinchorran, in the area of Brae, just outside the town of Portree on the Isle of Skye.

The land, which extends to approximately 1.115ha, comes with a half share in the Brae’s general common grazing allowing for a summing for 17 sheep along with a half share in the Peinchorran common grazing which allows for two cows.

A prospective purchaser should note that this croft land is regulated by the Crofting Commission. This means that the successful purchaser/assignee is agreeing to abide by certain duties with regard to the croft land. These duties are:

• A duty to be ordinarily resident on, or within 32km (20 miles) of your croft
• A duty to cultivate and maintain your croft or put it to another purposeful use; and
• A duty not to misuse or neglect your croft.

In addition, there is a legal requirement to return an Annual Notice to the Crofting Commission each year, confirming whether or not you adhere to these duties. Failure to return this notice is a criminal offence, and if as a result of this, if any failure to meet the duties is discovered, you could lose the croft or the right to use it. Further information on being a crofter can be found at www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk

The Croft land enjoys stunning unerupted views to the sea and is within easy reach of Portree, whit an excellent range of facilities available in the main street and Somerled Square which include a supermarket, bank, baker, various hotels and restaurants along with a range of retail outlets. Portree also has a community hospital, community centre, library and swimming pool.

The area is also a highly popular tourist destination with an excellent range of outdoor activities available on your doorstep.

Inverness, the main business and commercial centre in the Highlands is approximately 110 miles away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.