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Thainstone Agricultural Centre, A96, Inverurie AB51 5XZ
Rare 974-acre Caithness holding brought to market
25/09/2026
A diverse and attractive miniature estate extending to approximately 974 acres in Caithness has been brought to the market by Aberdeen & Northern Estates, a division of ANM Group, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial holding in an open and scenic part of Caithness, on the edge of Scotland’s flow country.
21-22 West Watten, situated around 10 miles west of Wick and 15 miles southeast of Thurso, comprises a combination of permanent grassland, rough grazing and woodland, together with agricultural buildings and a two-bedroom cottage. The property’s IACS-registered land extends to approximately 966 acres, offering a great opportunity for a small mixed farming system or sheep enterprise.
A notable feature of the holding is Acharole Wood, extending to approximately 69 acres of mature coniferous woodland. The woodland offers an opportunity to invest in maturing timber as a potential cash crop, while also providing longer-term opportunities around woodland management, carbon and habitat restoration.
The property is also served by an L-shaped agricultural building incorporating a tractor shed, workshop, store and bedded byre, alongside a substantial sheep handling system.
The two-bedroom cottage sits within generous garden grounds overlooking the land, with far-reaching views towards Morven. While refurbishment is required to bring it up to a modern standard, the property offers scope for improvement subject to the relevant Local Authority consents.
Andrew Beedie, Associate at Aberdeen & Northern Estates, said: “21-22 West Watten represents a particularly interesting opportunity in the Caithness market, combining scale, land, woodland and residential accommodation within one diverse holding.
Holdings of this scale are not frequently offered to the market, and the combination of approximately 974 acres, mature woodland, agricultural buildings and the cottage, makes West Watten a property that we expect will attract interest from a broad range of purchasers.”
21-22 West Watten is offered for sale at offers over £495,000.
Further information and viewing arrangements, is available from Aberdeen & Northern Estates on 01467 623800.
Full sales particulars and further details can be found at: www.anestates.co.uk.
