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Farm and Lands Of Saviskaill, Skatequoy & Furse, Rousay

Land size
644.11 acres

Description

Occupying an outstanding position overlooking the Bay of Saviskaill on the picturesque island of Rousay, the Farm & Lands of Saviskaill, Skatequoy, Stennisgorn and Furse present a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial agricultural holding extending to approximately 644.11 acres or thereby.
Available either as a whole or in lots, the holding comprises a house, traditional farm steading buildings with former mill, Nissan hut, large area of hard standing yard and extensive areas of productive grazing land, offering significant potential for farming, diversification and long-term investment.

The farmhouse and steading require comprehensive renovation.

The surrounding farmland has been utilised for long-term grazing and includes Region 1 and Region 2 agricultural land, with Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included within the sale, adding considerable value for agricultural purchasers. The scale of the holding provides excellent opportunities for livestock production, environmental management and a range of future farming enterprises.

Positioned within one of Orkney's most scenic island settings, the land enjoys spectacular views across the surrounding countryside and coastline, creating an exceptional balance between productive agriculture and natural beauty.

There is currently an Agri-Environment Climate Scheme in place on the land generating an annual income of £11,128.

Part of Lot 3 forms part of a SNH Special Protection Area and is part of the Rousay SSSI.

There are 105.73 Region 1 Entitlements.
There are 135.38 Region 2 Entitlements.

Lot One - Saviskaill – consists of dwelling, steading and 253.75 acres of land.
Lot Two – Skatequoy & Stennisgorn - consists of ruinous dwelling and 176.55 acres of land.
Lot Three – Fuse - consists of ruinous dwelling and 213.81 acres of land.

LOCATION
Rousay is widely recognised for its rich agricultural heritage, spectacular landscapes and archaeological sites. The island offers a welcoming community, regular
ferry services to Mainland Orkney and an outstanding quality of life, making it an increasingly desirable location for those seeking both commercial farming opportunities and rural lifestyle properties.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-10-09

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 5 Farms & Smallholdings listings in Scotland (500+ acres).

This Property£1,180 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (500+ acres) £2,252 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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

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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 93% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

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

  • Rousay Primary School2.9 miles
    Pupils
    13
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Evie Primary School5.7 miles
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Westray Junior High School9.6 miles
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Eday Primary School10 miles
    Pupils
    10
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Dounby Community School10 miles
    Pupils
    133
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Westray Junior High School9.6 miles
    Pupils
    35
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Kirkwall Grammar School15 miles
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stronsay Junior High School16 miles
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stromness Academy17 miles
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Sanday Community School17 miles
    Pupils
    25
    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

Asda Dounby Express Petrol, Dounby10 miles
Co-op Kirkwall - Albert Street, Kirkwall14 miles
Co-op Kirkwall, Kirkwall14 miles

GP surgery

Islands View Surgery4.3 miles

Pharmacy

Norsepharm Ltd10 miles

Walking trail

Sacquoy Head617 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

Thurso Rail Station44 miles

Nearest bus stop

Burgar4.9 miles

Typical drive times

Kirkwall1 hr 52 min · 24 miles
Stromness1 hr 54 min · 25 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

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

On SEPA's flood maps

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

Surface water

Mapped risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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5 Broad Street, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1DH

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