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
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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