Montana, Wester Galcantray, Cawdor, Nairn
- Bedrooms
- 2
Key Features
- DERELICT 2/3 BEDROOM COTTAGE
- NON TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
- NESTLED IN WOODLAND
- MAINS WATER, ELECTRICITY, SEPTIC TANK DRAINAGE
Description
Derelict detached and of non traditional construction, 2/3 bed cottage nestled in the woodlands of Wester Galcantray, requiring complete refurbishment or demolition.
Description - The subjects which are being sold as a plot, comprise of a derelict, 2/3 bedroom detached bungalow of non traditional construction which has reached the end of its lifespan. The walls are of non traditional timber, lath and roughcast with the roof being of pitched design clad with lightweight concrete tiles. Montana sits within approximately 0.25 of acre of woodland and is enclosed with fencing, overgrown hedging and trees. The site is served by mains electricity on site and drainage is via a septic tank.
LOCATION:
Wester Galcantray, located in the historic parish of Cawdor, offers a serene and picturesque rural lifestyle steeped in heritage. Set amidst gently rolling hills, lush farmland and ancient woodlands, this charming area provides an idyllic retreat for those seeking peace, natural beauty and a connection with Scotland’s storied past. Its proximity to the renowned Cawdor Castle, immortalised by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, adds a distinctive cultural allure to the region. While Wester Galcantray itself is a quiet, isolated hamlet, residents benefit from convenient access to local amenities in nearby Cawdor and Nairn. These towns offer essential services including shops, cafes and healthcare facilities, ensuring that day-to-day needs are met. Excellent transport links, notably the A9 and regular bus services, facilitate easy commuting to Inverness and other larger towns for additional shopping, dining and entertainment options. Families are well-catered for with access to quality education, as local primary schools serve the surrounding villages in Cawdor and Croy while secondary education is available in Nairn. With its captivating natural setting, Wester Galcantray is an appealing destination for those looking to buy a property and embrace a relaxed Highland lifestyle.
Viewing - To view the site, please park carefully and view the site from the roadside. Should you wish to enter the cottage, this is done at your own risk due to the property being unsafe..
Map Location
Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-16
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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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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 93% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
No address-level signal records for this postcode, which is common for bare land.
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
- Croy Primary School1.6 miles
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Cawdor Primary School3.1 miles
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Balloch Primary4.7 miles
- Pupils
- 173
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardersier Primary School4.9 miles
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Duncan Forbes Primary School5.4 miles
- Pupils
- 246
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Culloden Academy4.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,137
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Nairn Academy6.9 miles
- Pupils
- 679
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Fortrose Academy7.4 miles
- Pupils
- 646
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Millburn Academy8 miles
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Inverness High School9 miles
- Pupils
- 491
- 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.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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