LOCHURD FARM (About 1,386 acres)

CLOSING DATE - NOON TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

Lochurd provides an exciting opportunity
to purchase an established and productive
livestock farm of scale, in a popular farming
region in southern Scotland with considerable
afforestation potential.

The farm is well-presented and includes a
traditional farmhouse, a range of traditional
and modern farm buildings and land extending
to 1,386 acres (561 hectares), which can be
analysed as follows:

Arable 62
Grass leys 89
Permanent grass 329
Rough grazing/hill 890
Forestry 5
Roads/buildings/miscellaneous 11
Total 1,386

The land sits between 240 and 571 metres above
sea level. It can be split into two categories; the
in-bye land comprising arable and grass leys
located at the bottom of the valley on both
sides of the public road, and the pasture and hill
ground which rises above the farm steading to
the top of Broughton Heights.

The James Hutton Institute classifies the land’s
agricultural capabilities as a combination of
grades 4, 5 and 6. The lower land is capable of
producing a narrow range of crops, primarily
grassland with short arable breaks of forage and
cereal crops, and the higher ground is capable
of use as rough grazings with low quality plants.

The in-bye fields are all of a size and shape
suited to modern farming techniques. The
compartments in pasture are grazed with good
stock proof fencing.

With regard to forestry potential, the land is
classed as F4, F5, F6 and F7, and therefore
ranges from moderate flexibility for the growth
and management of tree crops to being
unsuitable for tree production at its highest.
There are a small number of forestry
compartments at Lochurd Farm providing
shelter for livestock.

The land at Lochurd offers significant
potential for afforestation and natural capital
opportunities, subject to Scottish Forestry
approval.

Should woodland creation meet the
requirements of the Woodland Carbon Code,
the sale of Woodland Carbon Units could
provide significant additional revenue, or
opportunities for emission offsetting purposes.

There is currently no sporting programme
run on the farm; however, there is plenty
opportunity for recreational deer stalking
with Roe and Sika deer populations present in
the vicinity. There is also potential for rough
shooting on the farm.

The vendors are third and fourth generation
farmers whose family have farmed at Lochurd
since 1881. Once part of Carmichael Estate, the
farm was purchased in 1925 with additional land
at The Mount, on the opposite side of the road,
purchased from Buccleuch Estate in 2017.

The farm runs a mixed enterprise, and the
buildings have been adapted and constructed to
suit this model.

Currently the farm runs approximately 230 head
of cattle, 660 South Country Cheviots on the
hill and 400 Texel or Greyface cross ewes on the
in-bye pasture. Lambs are fattened and are sold
directly off farm through Farm Stock.

Approximately 50 acres are sown in arable
crop for feed and 100 acres of silage are cut
once annually.

The majority of the strip of land coloured blue
on the sale plan does not form part of the
vendor’s title. The vendors have however farmed
this land for over 95 years. More information is
available from the selling agents.

Lochurd Farm is situated in a popular livestock
farming area within the Scottish Borders,
in southern Scotland.

The undulating topography and landscape
allows for fantastic 360-degree views across
surrounding farmland, woodland and hills,
including views to the Mendrick Hills, The
Pentlands, Black Mount, The Mount, and
Gallows Law.

Situated seven miles to the southwest of
Lochurd is the historic market town of Biggar,
which provides a wide range of amenities
including a bank, post office, range of shops,
supermarket, pharmacy, hotels, sports clubs,
and range of professional services.

Primary schooling is available at Romanno
Bridge or, alternatively, in Peebles or Biggar where
secondary education is also provided.

Furthermore, there are a number of well-known
private schools in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The farm is in an accessible location, situated on
the side of the A72 running between the border
town of Peebles and the market town of Biggar
in South Lanarkshire.

The closest railway station is situated in
Carstairs offering services to Glasgow,
Edinburgh and beyond.

Edinburgh International Airport is 28 miles
distant, and offers regular connections to
domestic airports and international destinations.
With regard to agricultural services, the area
profits from nearby grain and seed merchants,
machinery dealers and suppliers. The closest
livestock market is Lawrie & Symington at Lanark