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Ruisaurie, Beauly, Highland, IV4

Land size
0.29 acres

Key Features

  • Peaceful yet accessible location
  • Within easy reach of Beauly, Inverness and local amenities
  • Ideal self-build opportunity, subject to obtaining planning consent
  • Further adjacent land may be available by separate negotiation

Description

Rural building plot extending to approximately 0.29 acres, in an elevated position above Beauly with favourable pre-application planning response received, attractive views across the surrounding countryside

An excellent opportunity to acquire a generous building plot situated in the peaceful rural hamlet of Ruisaurie, enjoying an elevated position above Beauly with stunning open views across the surrounding countryside. There is a barn currently set on the plot and it would be possible to utilise some of the natural stone in the self-build.

The plot is accessed via a shared private track and occupies a desirable location within easy reach of Beauly and Inverness, offering the perfect balance of rural living and accessibility.

While planning permission has not yet been granted, a favourable pre-application response has been received, indicating the site's potential for residential development, subject to the necessary consents being obtained. Interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.

The site enjoys an attractive setting with far-reaching views from the front, taking in the surrounding countryside and providing an appealing backdrop for a future home. The location offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining convenient for local amenities, schooling and transport links.

This is a rare opportunity for self-builders or developers seeking a well-positioned plot in a sought-after rural location within commuting distance of Inverness.

The site is situated in an elevated position, enjoying a quiet location surrounded by countryside close to the popular village of Beauly.
Beauly has a wide range of amenities including two supermarkets, a number of stylish shops, two doctors’ surgeries, a vets, library, garage with post office and Primary School.
Inverness is approximately 17 miles away where there are shopping and recreational facilities. A regular train service runs to Inverness and takes only 15 minutes. Inverness Airport offers daily, national and international flights.

Mains water and electricity nearby
Drainage will be to septic tank

From the Bell Ingram office in Beauly proceed up Croyard road on the then after crossing the railway bridge take the first left and follow this road as it rises up the hill, follow the sign for Ruisaurie at the fork and continue for 0.4 miles and turn left and the plot is on the right of the track.
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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-06-22

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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

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 91% of premises

Suitable for

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

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • Teanassie Primary School1.5 miles
    Pupils
    43
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Beauly Primary School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    127
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tomnacross Primary School3 miles
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tarradale Primary School3.4 miles
    Pupils
    261
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkhill Primary School3.8 miles
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Dingwall Academy9.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Charleston Academy9.6 miles
    Pupils
    746
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverness High School10 miles
    Pupils
    491
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Glen Urquhart High School10 miles
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Inverness Royal Academy11 miles
    Pupils
    1,351
    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

Co-op Beauly - Station Road, Beauly1.7 miles
Spar - Bridgend Filling Station, Beauly1.7 miles
Co-op Scotmid Beauly, Beauly2 miles

GP surgery

Croyard Road Surgery1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots Uk Ltd2 miles

Walking trail

Lovat Bridge to Black Bridge1 mile

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

Beauly Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Alness30 min · 21 miles
Dingwall17 min · 12 miles
Fortrose28 min · 18 miles
Inverness (city)22 min · 13 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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