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£50,000

Waterfront Development, River Lane, Alness, Scottish Highlands

Land size
1.6 acres

Key Features

  • Outstanding opportunity for land ownership in the Scottish Highlands
  • Amazing location on North Coast 500
  • Direct access to River Averon with fishing rights included
  • Beautiful location with potential for multiple uses
  • Freehold land with excellent access
  • Plot measured at 6494sqm
  • High demand area with extremely limited land supply.
  • Bid now! To avoid missing out

Description

Rare Riverside Freehold Land Opportunity - 1.6 Acres in Alness

A substantial 6,494 sqm (1.6-acre) freehold plot with an exceptional riverside setting in Alness.

Opportunities to acquire land of this size, tenure and natural setting are increasingly rare. This freehold riverside plot offers an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a substantial piece of land surrounded by the beauty and character of the Scottish Highlands.

A Truly Special Riverside Setting

The land enjoys a wonderful position along the river, offering the tranquillity, scenery and recreational appeal that comes with a genuine waterside location.

The river is regarded as a classic "spate" river, making it particularly fascinating for those who appreciate the changing character of a natural watercourse. Its water levels rise and fall naturally, creating an ever-changing riverside environment.

The river flows from its source at Loch Morie and is home to a variety of hardy fish, including the majestic Atlantic salmon. For fishing enthusiasts, this adds an extra dimension to the appeal of the property, although appropriate permits or permissions may be required for salmon fishing.

Key Features
6,494 sqm / approximately 1.6 acres
Freehold ownership
Amazing riverside setting
Natural river frontage
Located in the attractive Alness area
Beautiful Highland surroundings
Classic spate river with naturally changing water levels
River originating at Loch Morie
Excellent appeal for nature, outdoor and fishing enthusiasts
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial riverside plot

Whether you are looking for a sizeable piece of Highland land, a riverside retreat, an investment opportunity, or simply somewhere to enjoy the natural environment, this 1.6-acre freehold plot in Alness deserves serious consideration.

With its combination of size, freehold tenure, river frontage and outstanding natural surroundings, this is a distinctive land opportunity with genuine character.

Situated in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands, Alness is a popular and well-established town set between the Cromarty Firth and the dramatic Highland landscape. The area is particularly appealing for those looking to enjoy the outdoors, with rivers, woodland, open countryside and mountains all within easy reach.

Alness is known for its attractive surroundings and strong local community, while retaining excellent connections to the wider region. Inverness is within convenient travelling distance, making Alness an appealing choice for those wanting the peace and character of Highland living without being too far from a major city and its amenities.

The surrounding area offers an abundance of opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing, wildlife watching and exploring the spectacular North Scottish landscape. The nearby Cromarty Firth also provides a stunning coastal backdrop, while the wider Highlands offer endless scope for outdoor adventure.

A rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of Scotland beside a beautiful, ever-changing Highland river.

High demand area with extremely limited land supply. Act now to avoid disappointment.

This land is offered without planning permission and all future development is, of course, subject to necessary consents. Braveheart Auctions can offer no advice on planning.

This lot will be sold under auction terms and conditions by Braveheart Auctions.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-08-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 99 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£31,250 / acre
Bare & Undeveloped Land Average (1+ acres) £4,780 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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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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

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

  • Bridgend Primary School235 metres
    Pupils
    278
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Coulhill Primary School565 metres
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Obsdale Primary School1 mile
    Pupils
    115
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Ardross Primary School2.5 miles
    Pupils
    27
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Newmore Primary School2.9 miles
    Pupils
    36
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Alness Academy803 metres
    Pupils
    505
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Invergordon Academy3.4 miles
    Pupils
    343
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dingwall Academy9.3 miles
    Pupils
    1,062
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Fortrose Academy9.5 miles
    Pupils
    646
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Tain Royal Academy11 miles
    Pupils
    516
    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 Alness - High Street, Alness316 metres
Morrisons Daily Alness Coulhill, Alness682 metres
Morrisons Alness, Alness0.7 miles

GP surgery

Alness/Invergordon Med Prcte694 metres

Pharmacy

Samantha Melrose223 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden116 metres

Walking trail

Golf Course Circular Path6 metres

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

Alness Rail Station645 metres

Nearest bus stop

Library125 metres

Typical drive times

Tain21 min · 14 miles
Alness2 min · 0.4 miles
Dingwall16 min · 10 miles
Invergordon9 min · 3.8 miles
Inverness (city)28 min · 20 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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