Tillycairn Wood, near Sauchen, Aberdeenshire
- Land size
- 5 acres
Description
Tillycairn Wood is a wonderful woodland set within the forest at Millbank, that in turn is connected to the larger 'Scare Wood', currently owned by the Forestry Commission. At about 5 acres it is an ideal size for someone embarking on woodland ownership as a new venture.
Tillycairn is located at the end of one of these tracks and is suitable for all types of vehicle, please park on the layby on the mainroad and cross over and through the double metal gate. Please close the gate .
The wood is comprised of two distinct areas: the lower section, part of Minister's Moss, is a good mix of birch, rowan and alder. Within this area there is further diversity; damp areas and pools collecting water, with a number of different sphagnum mosses creating a rich and varied ecosystem that is the base of the food chain for much wildlife. In the wider world, there are over 380 different types of sphagnum moss. Regrettably, this traditional wetland habitat has shrunk globally with land being mainly drained for agriculture. It is however, an invaluable habitat for many species, as well as being an efficient carbon store, integral to the rise of global warming. Enlargement of some of the pool areas would create ideal conditions for more water plant species such as iris or marsh marigold and their colourful blooms favoured by insects such as dragon flies. A modest burn runs gently through Tillycairn and is an attractive draw to both four and two legged animals alike; perhaps the inspiration for bridge construction?
In contrast, the higher section of woodland is dry and home to some fine mature pines and would be the natural place for siting a woodland shelter and fire and if required, or for a spot of wild camping in the long hot summertime. The ease of access on foot is good with a vibrant understory of bilberry, providing late summer forage for birdlife stocking up reserves for winter.
Given the convenience of easy access from Aberdeen, these woods have attracted a great deal of interest and attention.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 52 Woodland listings in Scotland (5+ acres).
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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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 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Midmar School2.6 miles
- Pupils
- 28
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Cluny School2.6 miles
- Pupils
- 77
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Tough School2.8 miles
- Pupils
- 29
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Monymusk School3.1 miles
- Pupils
- 64
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Craigievar School5.1 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Kemnay Academy5.8 miles
- Pupils
- 993
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Alford Academy6.2 miles
- Pupils
- 733
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Inverurie Academy9.6 miles
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Banchory Academy9.9 miles
- Pupils
- 865
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westhill Academy11 miles
- Pupils
- 847
- 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
Green space
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
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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