Craigellachie, AB38
- Land size
- 0.91 acres
Description
The plot sits in a well situated position at approximately 160 m above sea level. Currently the plot is a small grazing paddock with a number of mature trees throughout. The plot enjoys open views to the east. An opportunity to purchase a large 0.37 ha (0.91 acre) house plot which benefited from full planning permission (17/00174/APP) (now lapsed) for the erection of a 3/4 bedroom 1 ½ storey dwelling house.
SITUATION
The plot is situated 1.5 miles east of the village of Craigellachie on the southern side of Ben Aigan in the heart of Speyside.
DIRECTIONS
The land is located next to the A95 approximately 1.5 miles east of Craigellachie and 3 miles from Aberlour. It is within easy commuting distance of Elgin which is 15 miles away.
TRANSPORT LINKS
Elgin is on the main line between Inverness and Aberdeen which has a regular rail service. Both Inverness and Aberdeen have airports with regular services to UK and international destinations.
ACCESS
The land is accessed directly from the A95 onto a private access road. The purchaser will have a servitude right of access granted from the public road and have shared maintenance obligations.
SERVICES
Connection to the main waters supply is available close by. Electricity is also located close by. These services are believed to be suitable for connection and supply, although the purchaser is responsible for confirming suitability. Drainage is proposed to be via a septic tank sewerage system.
FENCING
The purchaser will erect boundary fencing where required and thereafter maintenance for any fencing will be shared with the neighbouring proprietors.
WAYLEAVES
All wayleaves are included in the sale.
PLANNING
Planning Permission (17/00174/APP) was granted for a house on this site on 5 April 2017. This was a variation to a previous approval (13/00388/APP) in order to re-position the house and enlarge the plot size. The current permission has now lapsed however the owner is happy to negotiate regarding renewal.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Moray Council, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX
Ref: PATLAP
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-15
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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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- Private Rights of Way
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 81% 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
- Craigellachie Primary School0.9 miles
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Aberlour Primary School2.8 miles
- Pupils
- 105
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rothes Primary School3.1 miles
- Pupils
- 80
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Mortlach Primary School3.3 miles
- Pupils
- 125
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Botriphnie Primary School4.7 miles
- Pupils
- 18
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Speyside High School2.6 miles
- Pupils
- 395
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Milne's High School8.5 miles
- Pupils
- 477
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Keith Grammar School8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 370
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Elgin High School12 miles
- Pupils
- 842
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Elgin Academy13 miles
- Pupils
- 1,069
- 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
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
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
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
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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Paton & Co Estate Agents, 17F Windmill Way West, Ramparts Business Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1TB
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