Buteland Farm
Buteland Farm
Buteland Farm
BY BALERNO, EDINBURGH
WOODLAND AT BUTELAND FARM,
BY BALERNO, EDINBURGH
Stirling
01786 434618
[email protected]
SITUATION The woodland compartments contains a mixture of productive conifer species which are dominated
The woodland at Buteland Farm is situated in an accessible and scenic position approximately by Sitka spruce with some smaller areas of secondary conifer including Norway spruce, Scots pine
3 miles south west of the village of Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, with Edinburgh City and Hybrid larch. There are a number of areas of mixed broadleaves which enhance the diversity,
Centre being approximately 10 miles to the north east. sporting and landscape benefits of the overall woodland.
Edinburgh City Centre has earned its reputation as one of the UK’s leading cities offering a wide All the younger planting has been carried out under a range of Schemes with the latest planting
range of shops and professional services as well as main line railway stations and an international being carried out in 2017, 2019 and 2022 under the current Forestry Grant Schemes. The older
airport. The woodland areas are well-placed to access timber markets located in Central and compartments are well established with the most recent planting having been prepared and
Southern Scotland. planted to a high standard which should lead to good establishment. Crops are growing well
with all the 2013 and later planting having been undertaken with improved Sitka spruce. It is
DESCRIPTION estimated that the Sitka spruce will achieve a projected Yield Class of 24 or more. Prospective
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a commercial forestry investment, located in purchasers should make their own determinations on projected Yield Class, but it is anticipated
a desirable area of Central Scotland and within very close proximity to the City of Edinburgh. The that the woodland will provide an opportunity to grow substantial volumes of high quality timber
Woodland at Buteland Farm extends to approximately 390.70 Ha (965.42 Acres) in total occupying in the future.
an accessible location on the boundary between the administration districts of Edinburgh City and
West Lothian just to the south of the village of Balerno and to the south of A70. The Water of Leith Whilst much of the recent planting has been established with deer fencing there is a well-managed
partially bounds the subjects of sale to the north west. resident population of roe deer and although formal records are available, the current owners
have culled an average of 28 deer per annum. The woodlands have been laid out to facilitate deer
The significant areas of commercial woodland have been planted under various woodland schemes management and it is anticipated that ongoing management will provide significant potential for
principally over the last decade and are interspersed with some smaller areas of mixed broadleaf roe stalking.
woodland and older shelterbelts. There is also an area of woodland, formally subject to lease
which has been bought back in, felled by the previous owner some years ago and restocked in The woodlands are served by excellent access roads which lead along the northern and eastern
2022. edge of the subjects of sale and over which full rights of access for forestry purposes will be
included. There are a number of internal forestry tracks which lead from the main access roads.
The site is of a varying aspect rising from 223m along the north eastern boundary to 295m above The principal access roads have been used for timber haulage in the past and link via the C Class
sea level at its highest point to the south west of the subjects of sale. It is generally flat or gently public highway to the A70 to the north of the subjects of sale.
sloping and will provide no significant challenges to future harvesting.
The current species composition is summarised in the table below and a sub-compartment TAXATION
schedule and map are contained at the end of this brochure. Income from commercial forestry is Income and Corporation Tax free and there is no Capital Gains
Tax on growing timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax
Area
regime, 100% Business Property Relief is available where a forestry business has been operated by
Planting Year the owner for a period of at least two years. Potential purchasers should however seek their own
(Ha)
Species
tax advice as appropriate.
1982 1995 2006 2007 2013 2014 2017 2018 2019 2022 N/A
Sitka spruce SS 0.70 21.38 0.62 88.10 37.64 48.53 48.41 245.38 SOLICITORS
Anderson Strathern LLP
Norway spruce NS 8.86 4.30 13.16
1 Rutland Court,
Scots pine SP 3.00 10.63 13.63 Edinburgh,
EH3 8EY
Mixed conifer MC 1.68 6.23 2.15 3.46 1.15 14.67 T: 0131 270 7977
Mixed broadleaves MB/
E: [email protected]
2.00 3.53 5.53
and conifer MC
DATE OF ENTRY
Mixed broadleaves MB 0.35 7.85 0.17 31.93 1.27 4.53 1.50 47.60 Entry will be by mutual agreement.
Other Land OL 50.73 50.73
SPORTING RIGHTS
Total Area (Ha) 2.73 6.23 31.38 6.25 128.89 3.53 41.91 1.15 63.69 54.21 50.73 390.70 Insofar as these rights form part of the property title, they are included within the sale.
Note: TIMBER
Planting years for some the woodland areas are estimated. All fallen and standing timber is included in the sale insofar as it is owned.. .
Potential purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the species, areas and age classes represented. FORESTRY GRANT SCHEMES AND CARBON
Mixed conifer is dominated by Sitka spruce but includes Norway spruce, hybrid larch, Scots pine The purchaser will be required to enter into a transfer of undertakings in respect of the following
and Lodgepole pine - other species may also be present. grant schemes, the majority of which have ongoing obligations and grant payments:
Mixed broadleaves are principally native including oak, downy birch, willow, rowan, aspen, hazel - • SRDP Scheme reference RDC_RP/4712886/558/0054/4712886/S/001 and associated
other species may also be present. variations (2012 – 2018)
• 15FGS00317-001 (2017)
METHOD OF SALE • 18FGS32338-001 (2018)
For sale as a whole. • 20FGS47263-001 and associated variations (2020 -2021)
In addition, although historic and with no ongoing grant payments, the contract 032900225
(2006) will be subject to a transfer of undertakings.
All grants claimed to date will be retained by the Seller including those recently claimed and
subject to payment in 2022. All Capital grants have been claimed and paid following initial planting
but it is understood that the following ongoing grants can be claimed by a new owner subject to
appropriate transfer of undertakings and claimant status:
The purchaser will be responsible for satisfying themselves as to future grant payments and their
eligibility to claim.
Note that none of the planting has been registered under the Woodland Carbon Code and that no
accredited nor informal carbon claims have been made. The Seller has made no arrangement with
third parties in respect woodland carbon and the Purchaser(s) will benefit from the opportunity
to make any arrangements within the growing market place for accredited and none accredited
carbon.
The most recent woodland grant schemes have been submitted and managed by Eamonn Wall of
Eamonn Wall & Co. Contact details:
T: 01259 743212
E: [email protected]
MINERAL RIGHTS
The mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the Seller. Reserves of
stone within the site should provide useful material for future road extension.
DESIGNATIONS
A small area of land to the south west of the subjects of sale falls within the Pentland Hills Regional
Park. Further details are available from NatureScot website www.nature.scot.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Scottish Forestry Edinburgh City Council
Central Scotland Conservancy 4 East Market Street
Bothwell House, Hamilton Business Park Barrhead Edinburgh
Caird Park Glasgow EH8 8BG
Hamilton G78 1SY T: 0131 200 2000
ML3 0QA W: www.edinburgh.gov.uk
T: 0300 067 6006
E: [email protected]
DIRECTIONS
From Edinburgh, travel west on the A70 signed to Lanark, passing through the settlements of
Juniper Green and Currie, then about 2 miles after leaving Balerno take the first left immediately
after the Beechgrove Poultry Farm onto Haughhead road. Follow this minor public road for about
1 mile to the top of hill before taking the right fork in road opposite Buteland farm steading. The
woodlands at Buteland are located on the left at the end of this tarmac road.
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POST CODE To enable us to complete these checks The proprietors of the adjacent property to AMC PLC FINANCE
EH14 7JJ purchasers will need to provide along with the south of the Woodland at Buteland benefit Galbraith are approved Agents for the
their offer either: from a right of access over the road D-E-F. Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) and
SGRPID a) originals of primary (eg a passport) and The subjects are sold together with, and we can assist you in securing finance loans for
Cotgreen Road secondary (eg current council tax or utility subject to, all existing rights of way, servitudes, a variety of farming purposes including the
Tweedbank bill) ID; or wayleaves and others whether contained in purchase of land and property, restructuring
Galashiels b) copies of such primary and secondary the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers debt, and to provide working capital for
TD1 3SG ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in diversification, improving or erecting farm
T: 0300 2441400 solicitors as true copies along with written respect thereof. buildings. For further details and to discuss
E: [email protected] confirmation from the purchasers’ solicitors any proposals in confidence please contact
that they accept that we will be relying on DEPOSIT Alistair Christie on 07500 794201 Email: alistair.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) 2022
this copy ID for AML purposes. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall [email protected]
There are no Basic Payment Scheme
Entitlements included with the sale of the land be paid within seven days of completion of IMPORTANT NOTES
or woodland at Buteland Farm. If applicable, Failure to provide this information may result in Missives. Deposit will be non-refundable in the 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the
the purchaser(s) will be responsible upon an offer not being considered. event of the purchaser failing to complete for property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further
information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek
occupation of the subjects of sale to comply fully reasons not attributable to the Seller or their their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are
given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property.
with the Statutory Management requirements THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AND SERVITUDES Agents. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to
to maintain the farmland in Good Agricultural A right of access will be granted in favour of the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.
3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on
and Environmental Condition (GAEC) as laid the purchaser(s) for Forestry and Agricultural VIEWING or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document,
down under the Cross Compliance rules of the purposes only over the section of private farm Strictly by appointment with the Selling signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) for the remainder road which is owned by sellers between points Agents. Note there is a locked gate to the site
Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4. Closing
Date - A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have
of the scheme year. A-B-C and D-E on the plan. just beyond point A on the sale plan. notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be
advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.
The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer
LAND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS There is a deed of servitude in favour of Scottish HEALTH & SAFETY and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property
There are no land management options Power in respect of telecommunication cables
from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by
The property is a forestry holding and interested parties. 5. Offers - Formal offers in the acceptable written
currently in place on the land.
which follow the same route as the existing appropriate caution should be exercised at Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the local Galbraith office per
these sale particulars, through a Scottish Lawyer, confirming; if an offer is
electricity pylons which cross the subjects. all times during inspection particularly in in relation to the whole, or a specific lot, or a combination of lots, and if the
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) offer is subject to the sale of a property, together with proof of funding
REGULATIONS reference to the exiting woodland areas, any and Identification. 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes - The subjects
Please note that under the 2017 AML The route D-E-F on the sale plan forms part of fallen timber, and water courses. are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes,
wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise,
regulations we are legally required to carry out a public footpath which leads to Carlops. and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects
money laundering checks against purchasers. thereof. 7. Photographs taken May 2022 8. Particulars prepared May 2022.
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Galbraith, Suite C1, Stirling Agricultural Centre,
Stirling, FK9 4RN
Tel: 01786 434 600
Email: [email protected]
Date: 31/05/2022
Revision: -4-
Compartment Schedule
Woodland at Buteland Farm
Compartment Schedule
Cpt Sub-Cpt Area (Ha) Species P. Year Cpt Sub-Cpt Area (Ha) Species P. Year Cpt Sub-Cpt Area (Ha) Species P. Year
1 a1 43.36 SS 2013 5 a1 11.05 SS 2006 7 a1 10.93 SS 2022
1 b1 0.64 NS 2013 5 a2 3.58 SS 2006 7 a2 8.93 SS 2017
Cpt Sub-Cpt Area (Ha) Species P. Year Cpt Sub-Cpt Area (Ha) Species P. Year Cpt Sub-Cpt Area (Ha) Species P. Year
1 b2 1.78 NS 2013 5 a3 2.29 SS 2006 7 a3 4.53 SS 2017
1 a1 43.36 SS 2013 5 a1 11.05 SS 2006 7 a1 10.93 SS 2022
1 c1 1.22 MB 2013 5 a4 1.65 SS 2006 7 a4 2.33 SS 2017
1 b1 0.64 NS 2013 5 a2 3.58 SS 2006 7 a2 8.93 SS 2017
1 c2 0.35 MB 1982 5 a5 1.44 SS 2006 7 a5 0.62 SS 2007
1 b2 1.78 NS 2013 5 a3 2.29 SS 2006 7 a3 4.53 SS 2017
1 c3 0.66 MB 2013 5 a6 0.75 SS 2006 7 b1 1.23 SP 2017
1 c1 1.22 MB 2013 5 a4 1.65 SS 2006 7 a4 2.33 SS 2017
1 d 8.50 OL 5 a7 0.22 SS 2006 7 b2 1.10 SP 2017
1 c2 0.35 MB 1982 5 a5 1.44 SS 2006 7 a5 0.62 SS 2007
1 Sub total 56.51 5 a8 0.20 SS 2006 7 b3 0.43 SP 2017
1 c3 0.66 MB 2013 5 a6 0.75 SS 2006 7 b1 1.23 SP 2017
2 a1 30.35 SS 2019 5 a9 0.11 SS 2006 7 b4 0.24 SP 2017
1 d 8.50 OL 5 a7 0.22 SS 2006 7 b2 1.10 SP 2017
2 a2 14.96 SS 2019 5 a10 0.09 SS 2006 7 c1 1.76 MC 2007
1 Sub total 56.51 5 a8 0.20 SS 2006 7 b3 0.43 SP 2017
2 a3 3.22 SS 2019 5 b1 2.15 MC 2006 7 c2 1.70 MC 2007
2 a1 30.35 SS 2019 5 a9 0.11 SS 2006 7 b4 0.24 SP 2017
2 b1 2.33 SP 2019 5 c1 2.42 MB 2006 7 c3 1.68 MC 1982
2 a2 14.96 SS 2019 5 a10 0.09 SS 2006 7 c1 1.76 MC 2007
2 b2 8.30 SP 2019 5 c2 1.02 MB 2006 7 d1 1.08 MC/MB 2007
2 a3 3.22 SS 2019 5 b1 2.15 MC 2006 7 c2 1.70 MC 2007
2 c1 1.90 MB 2019 5 c3 0.66 MB 2006 7 d2 0.92 MC/MB 2007
2 b1 2.33 SP 2019 5 c1 2.42 MB 2006 7 c3 1.68 MC 1982
2 c2 0.95 MB 2019 5 c4 0.55 MB 2006 7 e1 0.81 MB 2017
2 b2 8.30 SP 2019 5 c2 1.02 MB 2006 7 d1 1.08 MC/MB 2007
2 c3 0.81 MB 2019 5 c5 0.52 MB 2006 7 e2 0.71 MB 2022
2 c1 1.90 MB 2019 5 c3 0.66 MB 2006 7 d2 0.92 MC/MB 2007
2 c4 0.48 MB 2019 5 c6 0.43 MB 2006 7 e3 0.23 MB 2017
2 c2 0.95 MB 2019 5 c4 0.55 MB 2006 7 e1 0.81 MB 2017
2 c5 0.39 MB 2019 5 c7 0.36 MB 2006 7 e4 0.17 MB 2007
2 c3 0.81 MB 2019 5 c5 0.52 MB 2006 7 e2 0.71 MB 2022
2 d1 4.31 OL 5 c8 0.27 MB 2006 7 e5 0.13 MB 2017
2 c4 0.48 MB 2019 5 c6 0.43 MB 2006 7 e3 0.23 MB 2017
2 d2 3.73 OL 5 c9 0.20 MB 2006 7 e6 0.09 MB 2017
2 c5 0.39 MB 2019 5 c7 0.36 MB 2006 7 e4 0.17 MB 2007
2 d3 2.74 OL 5 c10 0.17 MB 2006 7 e7 0.01 MB 2017
2 d1 4.31 OL 5 c8 0.27 MB 2006 7 e5 0.13 MB 2017
2 d4 0.35 OL 5 c11 0.16 MB 2006 7 f1 1.94 OL
2 d2 3.73 OL 5 c9 0.20 MB 2006 7 e6 0.09 MB 2017
2 Sub total 74.82 5 c12 0.14 MB 2006 7 f2 1.03 OL
2 d3 2.74 OL 5 c10 0.17 MB 2006 7 e7 0.01 MB 2017
3 a1 30.83 SS 2013 5 c13 0.12 MB 2006 7 f3 0.29 OL
2 d4 0.35 OL 5 c11 0.16 MB 2006 7 f1 1.94 OL
3 a2 7.16 SS 2013 5 c14 0.11 MB 2006 7 f4 0.26 OL
2 Sub total 74.82 5 c12 0.14 MB 2006 7 f2 1.03 OL
3 a3 6.75 SS 2013 5 c15 0.10 MB 2006 7 f5 0.03 OL
3 a1 30.83 SS 2013 5 c13 0.12 MB 2006 7 f3 0.29 OL
3 b1 5.83 NS 2013 5 c16 0.10 MB 2006 7 Sub total 43.18
3 a2 7.16 SS 2013 5 c14 0.11 MB 2006 7 f4 0.26 OL
3 b2 0.61 NS 2013 5 c17 0.09 MB 2006 Road 1.36 OL
3 a3 6.75 SS 2013 5 c15 0.10 MB 2006 7 f5 0.03 OL
3 c1 4.33 MC 1995 5 c18 0.08 MB 2006 Total 390.70
3 b1 5.83 NS 2013 5 c16 0.10 MB 2006 7 Sub total 43.18
3 d1 4.39 MB 2013 5 c19 0.07 MB 2006
3 b2 0.61 NS 2013 5 c17 0.09 MB 2006 Road 1.36 OL
3 d2 4.38 MB 2013 5 c20 0.06 MB 2006
3 c1 4.33 MC 1995 5 c18 0.08 MB 2006 Total 390.70
3 d3 4.13 MB 2013 5 c21 0.05 MB 2006 Notes.
3 d1 4.39 MB 2013 5 c19 0.07 MB 2006
3 d4 3.80 MB 2013 5 c22 0.05 MB 2006
Compartment numbering and areas may differ from grant scheme contracts due to re-mapping.
3 d2 4.38 MB 2013 5 c20 0.06 MB 2006
3 d5 3.71 MB 2013 5 c23 0.05 MB 2006
3 d3 4.13 MB 2013 5 c21 0.05 MB 2006 Notes.
3 d6 3.49 MB 2013 5 c24 0.04 MB 2006
Planting years for some of the woodland areas are estimated.
3 d4 3.80 MB 2013 5 c22 0.05 MB 2006
3 d7 2.26 MB 2013 5 c25 0.03 MB 2006 numbering and areas may differ from grant scheme contracts due to re-mapping.
Compartment
3 d5 3.71 MB 2013 5 c23 0.05 MB 2006
3 d8 2.15 MB 2013 5 d1 6.58 OL Potential purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the species, areas and age classess
3 d6 3.49 MB 2013 5 c24 0.04 MB 2006 represented.
3 d9 1.31 MB 2013 5 d2 0.56 OL Planting years for some of the woodland areas are estimated.
3 d7 2.26 MB 2013 5 c25 0.03 MB 2006
3 d10 0.43 MB 2013 5 d3 0.32 OL Mixed conifer is dominated by Sitka spruce but includes Norway spruce, hybrid larch, Scots pine
3 d8 2.15 MB 2013 5 d1 6.58 OL and satisfy
Potential purchasers should Lodgepole pine - other
themselves as tospecies may also
the species, beand
areas present.
age classess
3 e1 11.15 OL 5 d4 0.27 OL
represented.
3 d9 1.31 MB 2013 5 d2 0.56 OL
3 e2 2.56 OL 5 d5 0.24 OL Mixed broadleaves are pricipally native including oak, downy birch, willow, rowan, aspen, hazel -
3 d10 0.43 MB 2013 5 d3 0.32 OL other
Mixed conifer is dominated by species may also
Sitka spruce but be present.
includes Norway spruce, hybrid larch, Scots pine
3 e3 1.62 OL 5 d6 0.04 OL
and Lodgepole pine - other species may also be present.
3 e1 11.15 OL 5 d4 0.27 OL
3 e4 0.97 OL 5 Sub total 39.39
3 e2 2.56 OL 5 d5 0.24 OL Mixed2017
broadleaves are pricipally native including oak, downy birch, willow, rowan, aspen, hazel -
3 e5 0.32 OL 6 a1 21.85 SS
other species may also be present.
3 e3 1.62 OL 5 d6 0.04 OL
3 e6 0.10 OL 6 a2 7.65 SS 2022
3 e4 0.97 OL 5 Sub total 39.39
3 Sub total 102.28 6 a3 3.05 SS 2022
3 e5 0.32 OL 6 a1 21.85 SS 2017
4 a1 26.78 SS 2022 6 a4 0.70 SS 1982
3 e6 0.10 OL 6 a2 7.65 SS 2022
4 b1 3.53 MC/MB 2014 6 b1 4.30 NS 2022
3 Sub total 102.28 6 a3 3.05 SS 2022
4 Sub total 30.31 6 c1 1.90 MC 1995
4 a1 26.78 SS 2022 6 a4 0.70 SS 1982
6 c2 1.15 MC 2018
4 b1 3.53 MC/MB 2014 6 b1 4.30 NS 2022
6 d1 0.41 MB 2022
4 Sub total 30.31 6 c1 1.90 MC 1995
6 d2 0.38 MB 2022
6 c2 1.15 MC 2018
6 e 1.46 OL
6 d1 0.41 MB 2022
6 Sub total 42.85
6 d2 0.38 MB 2022
6 e 1.46 OL
6 Sub total 42.85
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Other Land 4
Galbraith, Suite C1, Stirling Agricultural Centre,
30.31 Stirling, FK9 4RN
Mixed Conifers
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Date: 31/05/2022
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Access Road
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Access Track Ordnance Survey Licence No. 01100031673
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