Plot at Glenfinnan, Glenfinnan, PH37
- Land size
- 0.32 acres
Key Features
- Prime Building Plot in Desirable Village
- Mountain & Countryside Views
- Site Extending to around 0.324 Acres
- Planning Permission in Principle for Detached House
- Services Nearby
Description
Prime Building Plot in Desirable Village
Centrally situated in the historic village of Glenfinnan and occupying a superb position, commanding mountain and countryside views with an iconic West Highland railway backdrop, the subjects of sale offer the opportunity to acquire a prime building plot, benefiting from Planning Permission in Principle for a detached house. The plot extends to around 0.324 acres.
Location
The historic Highland village of Glenfinnan lies approximately 16 miles west of Fort William, beautifully positioned at the head of Loch Shiel and surrounded by some of Scotland’s most dramatic landscapes. Steeped in history, Glenfinnan is famed as the site where Jacobite Rising of 1745 began when Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his Standard in 1745. More recently, the village has gained worldwide recognition for the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, celebrated for its appearance in the Harry Potter films. Despite its tranquil setting, the village offers a range of local amenities including a church, hotel, restaurant facilities, railway station and the renowned Glenfinnan Monument visitor centre. The surrounding area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with exceptional opportunities for walking, hiking, climbing, fishing, mountain biking, sailing, wildlife watching and photography, and exploring the magnificent temperate West Highland countryside.
Planning Permission
Planning Permission in Principle was granted on 17th July 2026 (Ref: 26/01914/PIP) for the erection of a house. A copy of the planning permission, site and location plans are available on the Highland Council Planning website -
Services
It will be the purchasers responsibility to connect to the services, however mains water and electricity is believed to be located close-by. Drainage will be to a shared septic tank which is already in situ and serves the hotel and four other private properties.
Travel Directions
Travelling from Fort William on the A830 ‘Road to the Isles’ to Mallaig for approximately 16 miles. On entering the village, pass the monument and continue up the hill past the church. After the turning for the railway station, take the first on the right. The plot is located immediately on the left hand side.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-28
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
64 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Strontian Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 23
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ardgour Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 18
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Banavie Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Caol Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 238
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Columba's RC Primary School13 miles
- Pupils
- 15
- Type
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Ardnamurchan High School13 miles
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lochaber High School14 miles
- Pupils
- 839
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Mallaig High School17 miles
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kinlochleven High School21 miles
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tobermory High School29 miles
- Pupils
- 151
- 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
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
Surface water
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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Airds House, An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6BL
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