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Fixed Price£50,000

Plot of Land, Ramscraigs, Dunbeath, KW6

Land size
2.64 acres

Description

Plot of Land for Sale, Ramscraig, Dunbeath, Approx. 2.64 Acres

An excellent opportunity to acquire a generous plot of land extending to approximately 2.64 acres, located in the peaceful rural setting of Ramscraig, near Dunbeath. Enjoying an elevated position with open surroundings, the site offers superb potential for those seeking to build in a tranquil Highland location.
The land was previously considered for development as two individual plots of approximately 1.12 acres and 1.52 acres respectively, each suitable for the construction of a detached dwelling. While outline planning permission has now lapsed, the site retains strong potential for future development, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
Mains water and services are understood to be nearby, offering convenience for prospective development (interested parties should make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities).
This is an ideal purchase for self-builders, developers, or those looking to secure a substantial piece of land in a scenic and unspoilt part of Caithness. The nearby village of Dunbeath provides local amenities, while the surrounding countryside offers outstanding natural beauty and outdoor pursuits.

Key Features:
Approx. 2.64 acres of land
Previously outlined for two detached dwelling plots - planning reference - 16/00284/PIP
Attractive rural location near Dunbeath
Services nearby (subject to verification)
Excellent self-build or development opportunity
Peaceful Highland setting

Site inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential on offer.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-08-08

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£18,939 / acre
Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £42,050 / acre
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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

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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
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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% 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

  • Dunbeath Primary School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lybster Primary School8.7 miles
    Pupils
    64
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Helmsdale Primary School10 miles
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Thrumster Primary School17 miles
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Watten Primary School18 miles
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Wick High School20 miles
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Thurso High School25 miles
    Pupils
    753
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Golspie High School25 miles
    Pupils
    264
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dornoch Academy32 miles
    Pupils
    217
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Farr High School35 miles
    Pupils
    68
    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 - Dunbeath, Dunbeath2.1 miles
Spar Lybster, Lybster8.5 miles
Spar - Helmsdale, Helmsdale10 miles

GP surgery

Dunbeath Surgery1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Dunbeath Surgery1.8 miles

Walking trail

A9 roadside link1.1 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Helmsdale Rail Station10 miles

Nearest bus stop

Road End300 metres

Typical drive times

Tain1 hr 5 min · 46 miles
Wick30 min · 23 miles
Thurso37 min · 30 miles
Dornoch57 min · 40 miles
Inverness (city)1 hr 48 min · 80 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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