This 153-acre Scottish Highlands estate with its own loch, river, wild trout fishing and deer stalking rights is on sale for over £800,000
A 153-acre Scottish Highland estate with a private loch, river, deer stalking and trout fishing rights is now on the market for offers over £800,000. Located in Glen Cannich, Inverness-shire, Craskie offers a rare opportunity to own a Highland property combining a family home, holiday cottage, glamping pods , grazing land and woodland. The estate could appeal to buyers seeking a rural retreat, a holiday rental business or land for conservation and environmental projects. With its mix of residential accommodation, tourism potential and traditional Highland sporting rights, Craskie stands out among Scottish estates for sale. Here is a closer look at the property, its features and the opportunities it offers prospective buyers.
What 153 acres of Highland land includes: Grazing, woodland, Loch Craskie, and the River Cannich
According to the PrimeLocation listing from the selling agent Strutt & Parker, Craskie extends to approximately 153.55 acres, or 62.14 hectares, in total. The listing describes grazing land and amenity woodlands, and states that ownership includes Loch Craskie and the River Cannich. Strutt & Parker describes the property as an easily managed small estate with a mix of residential, tourism, sporting, forestry, and environmental opportunities. It also highlights woodland creation and natural capital opportunities. The estate sits about 32 miles west of Inverness in Glen Cannich, close to the well-known glens of Affric and Strathfarrar, in an area where land and smaller estates are rarely available. The listing adds that a grazing lease in favour of a third party affects part of the estate for a remaining term of 55 years.
What the homes include: Craskie House, the Old Mill cottage, and the remains of the original house
Craskie House was constructed in the 1970s and is of modern construction under tile roofs, according to the listing. Its headline features call it a detached three-bedroom house, while the room breakdown lists three bedrooms on the ground floor and two more on the first floor, alongside a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms, and a utility room. Immediately behind it stands the Old Mill, a former mill house with traditional stone walls and a corrugated metal roof, which has two bedrooms and is currently used for holiday lets. The listing also notes the remains of the original Craskie house next door, which offer an opportunity for redevelopment, subject to all relevant consents being obtained. Buyers should confirm details directly with Strutt & Parker.
How glamping pods and a shepherd's hut offer tourism opportunities at a Scottish loch-side estate
According to the listing, four wooden pods are already in place, positioned to take advantage of stunning, uninterrupted views over Loch Craskie. Each pod has a large decked terrace, and planning permission exists for an additional four pods and an associated amenity block. Guests would share heated bathroom facilities in an annexe of the main house, which the listing says include luxury showers, toilets, a shared fridge freezer, and a dishwashing area. The listing also mentions a short-term let shepherd's hut, and it notes that the Old Mill is currently used for holiday lets. Strutt & Parker presents this mix as tourism diversification. The listing also notes a right of pre-emption over the property in favour of a neighbouring estate, with further details available from the selling agents.
Deer stalking, wild brown trout fishing, and nearby Inverness, what sporting rights and location offer
The listing highlights roe, red, and sika deer stalking and wild brown trout fishing, and it lists stalking, fishing, horse riding, hill walking, and mountain biking among the outdoor pursuits available within the landholding and locally. The village of Cannich has local services including a convenience store, while Beauly offers a delicatessen, café, butcher, and a tweed and knitwear manufacturer and retailer. Inverness is the commercial centre of the Highlands, and Inverness Airport, 37 miles east, provides daily flights to London. Beauly has a railway station with frequent services to Inverness, where trains run to Edinburgh and Glasgow and a sleeper service to London. The listing also notes local golf courses, including Aigas, Muir of Ord, Strathpeffer, and the acclaimed Championship courses at Castle Stuart.
What 153 acres of Highland land includes: Grazing, woodland, Loch Craskie, and the River Cannich
According to the PrimeLocation listing from the selling agent Strutt & Parker, Craskie extends to approximately 153.55 acres, or 62.14 hectares, in total. The listing describes grazing land and amenity woodlands, and states that ownership includes Loch Craskie and the River Cannich. Strutt & Parker describes the property as an easily managed small estate with a mix of residential, tourism, sporting, forestry, and environmental opportunities. It also highlights woodland creation and natural capital opportunities. The estate sits about 32 miles west of Inverness in Glen Cannich, close to the well-known glens of Affric and Strathfarrar, in an area where land and smaller estates are rarely available. The listing adds that a grazing lease in favour of a third party affects part of the estate for a remaining term of 55 years.
What the homes include: Craskie House, the Old Mill cottage, and the remains of the original house
Craskie House was constructed in the 1970s and is of modern construction under tile roofs, according to the listing. Its headline features call it a detached three-bedroom house, while the room breakdown lists three bedrooms on the ground floor and two more on the first floor, alongside a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, two bathrooms, and a utility room. Immediately behind it stands the Old Mill, a former mill house with traditional stone walls and a corrugated metal roof, which has two bedrooms and is currently used for holiday lets. The listing also notes the remains of the original Craskie house next door, which offer an opportunity for redevelopment, subject to all relevant consents being obtained. Buyers should confirm details directly with Strutt & Parker.
How glamping pods and a shepherd's hut offer tourism opportunities at a Scottish loch-side estate
According to the listing, four wooden pods are already in place, positioned to take advantage of stunning, uninterrupted views over Loch Craskie. Each pod has a large decked terrace, and planning permission exists for an additional four pods and an associated amenity block. Guests would share heated bathroom facilities in an annexe of the main house, which the listing says include luxury showers, toilets, a shared fridge freezer, and a dishwashing area. The listing also mentions a short-term let shepherd's hut, and it notes that the Old Mill is currently used for holiday lets. Strutt & Parker presents this mix as tourism diversification. The listing also notes a right of pre-emption over the property in favour of a neighbouring estate, with further details available from the selling agents.
Deer stalking, wild brown trout fishing, and nearby Inverness, what sporting rights and location offer
The listing highlights roe, red, and sika deer stalking and wild brown trout fishing, and it lists stalking, fishing, horse riding, hill walking, and mountain biking among the outdoor pursuits available within the landholding and locally. The village of Cannich has local services including a convenience store, while Beauly offers a delicatessen, café, butcher, and a tweed and knitwear manufacturer and retailer. Inverness is the commercial centre of the Highlands, and Inverness Airport, 37 miles east, provides daily flights to London. Beauly has a railway station with frequent services to Inverness, where trains run to Edinburgh and Glasgow and a sleeper service to London. The listing also notes local golf courses, including Aigas, Muir of Ord, Strathpeffer, and the acclaimed Championship courses at Castle Stuart.
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