Land at Cunnister, Yell, Shetland Islands, ZE2
- Land size
- 1.98 acres
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 0.8 hectares of land in a secluded position within Cunnister on Yell. The land, located at Map Grid Reference HU 526 966, with the remainder of the croft registered with a separate crofter. The plot offered for sale is clearly defined and under separate ownership, with no rights or claims held by others. Prospective purchasers may apply to the Crofting Commission for a 'Division of Croft,' which, if approved, would establish the land as its own croft with a unique name and registration number, granting full crofting rights and associated entitlements.
The good grazing land slopes gently down to a fence bordering croft land below and also stretches to an access road to the right. There are stunning views to the left and right of the voe, with the shore close by at approximately 100m away. Good for sea fishing. The area enjoys stunning views of the voe and surrounding countryside and is rich in wildlife. Rare birds such as the Rose Coloured Starling, King Eider, Golden Plover, and White Winged Scoter have been recorded locally, while marine life includes Killer Whales, Risso's Dolphin, and occasionally Humpback Whales. Puffins, seals, otters, and Shetland ponies are also frequently seen, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.
The land lends itself to a variety of potential uses, such as an artist's studio, a meditation bothy or retreat, or even a birdwatching sanctuary, taking full advantage of the peace, scenery, and wildlife that surround it.
Water Supply: Assumed Scottish Water
Sewerage: Assumed Scottish Water
Mobile Coverage: Partial 4G coverage
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 98 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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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
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- Mid Yell Junior High School3.8 miles
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Cullivoe Primary School4.6 miles
- Pupils
- 7
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Baltasound Junior High School9.2 miles
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Burravoe Primary School11 miles
- Pupils
- 9
- Type
- Non-denominational
- North Roe Primary School11 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Mid Yell Junior High School3.8 miles
- Pupils
- 42
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Baltasound Junior High School9.2 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Brae High School21 miles
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Whalsay School22 miles
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Aith Junior High School28 miles
- Pupils
- 116
- 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.
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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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McEwan Fraser Legal, Edinburgh
Claremont House 130 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4LB
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