woodland for sale

Location
Gillshaw & Dummyrig are located approximately 8.5 miles north-west of Gretna in Dumfries & Galloway. The woods are ideally located in one of the most desirable regions for commercial forestry investment in the UK—South Scotland and the North of England. This area consistently attracts strong demand for forestry properties due to several key advantages. It offers easy access to main link roads and major timber processing facilities, allowing for efficient transportation and logistics. The region also benefits from top timber prices, which are consistently achieved thanks to favourable market conditions. Additionally, the area features favourable growing conditions, soils, and climate. The local economy is strongly supported by the forest industry, ensuring a robust infrastructure and community expertise. Furthermore, established transport routes and a comprehensive network of management and contractor resources enhance the practicality and profitability of forestry operations in this location.
Access
Access to the property is taken from the U231A and U232A public roads, both of which are designated Agreed Timber Haulage Routes with a proven history of timber transport.
Gillshaw Wood is accessed via point A1 on the plan, where a well-constructed, shared farm road leads to point A2. Internally, there is a short section of internal roading and a timber stacking area.
Dummyrig benefits from access between points A3 and A4, via a good-quality route that has been recently utilised for timber extraction.
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Description – Gillshaw – 45.36 Hectares | Dummyrig – 9.43 Hectares
Gillshaw and Dummyrig are two separate woodland areas situated in close proximity to one another. The first rotation was harvested between 1996 and 1998, after which both woods were restocked, primarily with Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine.
During the 2023/24 season, 6.94 hectares of Gillshaw were harvested and restocked. At the same time, Dummyrig was entirely clear-felled and replanted. Both areas were restocked with a species mix comprising approximately 70% Sitka spruce, maintaining the site’s emphasis on productive conifer forestry. Approximately 10.03 hectares of maturing crops remain within Gillshaw Wood, primarily composed of Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine. Both Gillshaw and Dummyrig are planted on predominantly peaty gley soils, supporting crops growing at an estimated yield class of 12–16.
Gillshaw also benefits from a highly attractive pond, fringed with birch, Scots pine, and areas of continuous cover forestry. This feature adds considerable amenity value, while also enhancing the property’s biodiversity and visual appeal.
Sporting Rights
The mixture of cover and open ground present opportunities for deer stalking. Sporting rights are included in the sale.
Boundaries
The properties are bounded by a stock fence. Maintenance is on a mutual basis with the neighbouring land owner.
Mineral Rights
Mineral rights are included so far as the seller has right thereto.
Wayleaves & Third-Party Rights
The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles.
Designations
We are not aware of designations impacting the property. Interested parties should carry out their own searches.
Forest Grants & Management
The property has been well managed by Mark Seed Forest and Land Management. They have full records of the property and can be contacted by [use Contact Agent Button] or phone:[use Contact Agent Button]
Viewing
Viewing is possible at any time. Please contact GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group to arrange a viewing. For your own personal safety, please be aware of potential hazards when viewing.
Measurements
The properties will be sold as per the Title areas which are as follows: Gillshaw – 45.52 hectares and Dummyrig – 9.52 hectares. Any red line boundary on the photographs within this brochure are for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate.