Land for sale

Assignation Of Croft Tenancy 24 Carinish, Isle Of North Uist, Western HS6

We offer for sale the tenancy of this croft at 24 Carinish, Isle of North Uist. The in-by area of the croft extends to some 2.43
Ha or thereby with shares in the common grazings at Carinish Township common and Carinish Hill common. The croft
land mainly comprises rough grazings, is easily accessible from the main road.

Crofting is a system of landholding unique to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland which is normally held on a tenancy.

When looking to tenant a croft, a person must obtain the approval of the Crofting Commission .
The Crofting Commission’s aim is to promote the well-being of crofting communities. They will consider several points
when an application is received which include the specific needs and long-term interests of the community, and the skills
a new tenant will bring, suitability of the new tenant in terms of their experience and plans for the croft. The suitability of
the proposed tenant is of prime importance, and they will be asked to give plans for the working and stocking of the croft
as well as previous experience and skills which would be useful to the township. The Commission can refuse an
assignation if they feel the proposed tenant is not suitable.

Balivanich which is approx 5 miles distant offers a Primary school, Hospital, several shops, post office, bank, restaurant
and airport with daily flights to Glasgow and Stornoway. Liniclate Secondary school and Benbecula College are
approximately 7miles distant.