Railway Field Plot, Stanley, Perth, PH1

SITUATION
The Railway Field Plot is located north of the River Tay in the heart of scenic Perthshire countryside. Stanley is the closest village and provides excellent day to day facilities such as a primary school, village shop, post office and church. The popular rural town of Blairgowrie lies about 6 miles north east and provides further facilities such as primary and secondary schooling, banks, hotels, restaurants, library, leisure centre with swimming pool, hospital, supermarkets and a variety of independent retailers.

Dunkeld, about 10 miles away is among the best preserved and most historic villages in Scotland. It has a thriving community, with an excellent range of amenities. Along with a good selection of cafes, restaurants and specialist retailers, there is a supermarket, a medical centre, two dental surgeries and a well- regarded primary school.

The city of Perth lies approximately 10 miles to the south and provides an excellent range of national retailers, banks, cinemas, theatre, concert hall, restaurants, sports facilities, and a bus and railway station. Dundee, home to the V & A museum, is around 20 miles to the east and is home to two universities, shopping centres, supermarkets, railway and bus stations as well as an airport with flights to London Stanstead. Edinburgh can be reached in about 1 hour 30 mins by car where large city amenities can be enjoyed including cultural activity, retail and leisure facilities.

Perthshire boasts a wealth of recreational activities. For the golfer, Blairgowrie Golf Club features two championship golf courses, while other courses can be found nearby in Dunkeld, Alyth, Carnoustie, St Andrews and Gleneagles. Local sport includes outstanding salmon fishing on the famous River Tay, shooting, skiing at Glenshee, along with ample opportunities for hill walking.

DESCRIPTION
Railway Field Plot at Ballathie comprises approximately 6.09 acres (2.47 hectares) of permanent pasture. The land is classified as Grade 2 by the James Hutton Institute and rises from approximately 58 metres to 61 metres above sea level at its highest point. Access is had directly off the main public road. Railway Field Plot provides opportunity for paddocks for equestrian or smallholding use or alternatively development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents. The plot lies adjacent to the Disused Railway Line Core Path providing excellent walking and mountain biking opportunities amongst the wildlife rich and scenic area.