A lochside forest with its own quarry has been brought to the market.

The agent said the area is “renowned for its wild and dramatic scenery with access to some excellent fishing and deer stalking”.

Landfor Chartered Land and Forestry Agency said the region also has a good road network to the east and west coasts of the north of Scotland, linking with the North Coast 500 route.

The forest is on the marketThe forest is on the market (Image: Landfor) Coille Oisinn Forest, otherwise known locally as Bettys Wood is located at the southeastern end of the larger Overscaig forest complex next to the A838 public road on the edge of Loch Shin, near Lairg in Sutherland. 

“The forest was established on former hill ground overlooking Loch Shin over a period of three planting seasons from 1982 to 1984 with Sitka spruce planted in a self-thinning mixture with Lodgepole pine on ploughed ground,” the agent said.

“Now 40 years on and the timber crop is nearing maturity whereby harvesting could be considered within the next five years or left to grow on and increase the harvestable timber volume.

“The stocked area amounts to approximately 81.90 hectares with the dominant Sitka spruce growing at a yield class of eight to ten m3/Ha/Yr and the lower canopy crop of Lodgepole pine at a yield class of six which is expected to produce a significant volume of timber when harvested.

“Parts of the forest were left unplanted for access rides and clearings as well as an overhead electricity line which passes through the property which provide good opportunities for woodland deer stalking with Red, Sika and Roe deer found within the forest complex.”

The forest is available at offers over £900,000.

This article originally appeared in our sister title, the Herald.