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Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute, PA72

Land size
3 acres

Key Features

  • Large development plot in elevated position
  • Three acres in total
  • Easy commuting distance from Tobermory, Salen and Craignure
  • Detailed planning permission for a detached residential property
  • Superb panoramic views
  • Services located close by for connection

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire a prime development extending to approximately 3 Acres, benefitting from panoramic views across the Sound of Mull

Situated within the coastal settlement of Arle on the Isle of Mull, The Development Land at Drumbuie North offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a sizable residential development plot extending to an area of approximately 1.21 Ha (3 acres) and benefitting from panoramic coastal views across the Sound of Mull.

The site is accessed directly from the road, with the newly formed entrance leading straight onto the land.

This exciting development opportunity benefits from full planning permission for the development of a single residential dwelling, details of which are available on the Argyll and Bute planning portal under reference 21/00848/PP

The comprehensive plans are available from the selling agent. It should be noted that a “meaningful start” has been made, resulting in the planning being offered in perpetuity.
Mains electricity is located a short distance from the site, and mains water runs along the roadside, adjacent to the plot. It is anticipated that a private sewage treatment system will be installed as part of the build process.

The site enjoys a popular setting, within easy commuting distance from Tobermory, Salen and Craignure. Given the land area of 3 acres, the site represents a wonderful lifestyle opportunity for those looking to relocate to this magical island.

The Development Land at Drumbuie is located in the coastal settlement of Arle, mid-way between the coastal village of Salen and the iconic town of Tobermory. Salen village boasts a primary school, grocery shop, cafes, hotel and petrol station well-stocked grocery shop and post office, petrol station, cafes, hotel, restaurant and primary school. The village and property are conveniently located, so perfect for exploring the whole island.

The colourful harbour town of Tobermory provides an excellent range of dining and shopping opportunities as well as offering primary and secondary schooling, a medical centre, churches, a golf course and a distillery.

The Isle of Mull is the second largest island within the Inner Hebrides. The island is accessed via a regular car ferry service from Oban to Craignure. Services from Lochaline and Kilchoan on the Morvern and Ardnamurchan peninsulas respectively are also available.

There is a small airstrip at Glenforsa suitable for private aircraft and a main line train service operating several times daily between Glasgow and Oban - some connecting directly with the ferries.

Mull boasts an extraordinary and diverse range of scenery, wildlife and leisure activities which brings large number of visitors throughout the year. The island also hosts a number of music and arts festivals plus the annual Tour of Mull car rally. In the sea surrounding Mull there are various trips provided to local puffin and seal colonies and also to Iona, and the island of Staffa where many tourists visit Fingal’s Cave.

Mains electricity and BT phone/internet services are located close by for connection. Mains water is located at the roadside. It is envisaged that a septic tank or bio digester will be installed as part of the build process.

From Oban, take the Calmac ferry to the Isle of Mull, arriving in Craignure. Upon leaving the ferry, turn right and follow the road for approximately 11 miles to Salen. Continue through the village, heading for Tobermory. The Development Land at Drumbuie is located on the right-hand side, clearly marked by a Bell Ingram sale board. Parking is available just beyond the plot on the left-hand side of the road.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-02-04

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 70 Building Plots listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£58,333 / acre
Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £42,050 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 48% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Salen Primary Gaelic Unit2.8 miles
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Salen Primary School2.8 miles
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tobermory High School6 miles
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lochaline Primary School7.7 miles
    Pupils
    9
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ulva Primary School7.9 miles
    Pupils
    9
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Tobermory High School6 miles
    Pupils
    151
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ardnamurchan High School19 miles
    Pupils
    126
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Oban High School22 miles
    Pupils
    1,009
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mallaig High School31 miles
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tiree High School36 miles
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Salen, Salen, Argyll & Bute2.8 miles
Co-op Tobermory, Tobermory5.9 miles
Spar Craignure Stores And Post Office, Craignure12 miles

GP surgery

Mull & Iona Medical Group5.9 miles

Pharmacy

Porter & Walker Ltd5.8 miles

Walking trail

C508 - Glen Aros, Mull0.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Oban Rail Station22 miles

Nearest bus stop

Arle0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Oban1 hr 9 min · 25 miles
Tobermory9 min · 6.5 miles
Stirling (city)3 hr 16 min · 112 miles
Inverness (city)3 hr 16 min · 118 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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