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Land at Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute
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Land at Calgary Bay Situation
Calgary Bay is located at the northwest tip of
Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute the Isle of Mull, approximately 5 miles from the
village of Dervaig and 12 miles from the principal
A spectacular coastal block of grazing town of Tobermory. The winding B8073 coastal
land steeped in history, together with road leads from Tobermory through beautiful
Calgary Pier and foreshore. countryside before dropping down through the
village of Dervaig to the hamlet of Calgary and
onto the bay itself.
Dervaig 5 miles, Tobermory 12 miles, Calgary beach is picture perfect with white
Craignure 28 miles sands and blue seas. It is known to be one of
Scotland’s finest beaches, backed by low dunes
Bare land comprising pasture and hill grazings. and fertile low lying pastures.
Approximately 1.5km of coastline including
On the north side of the Bay, where the property
foreshore.
is located, there is a footpath to the old pier. The
Calgary Pier and former boat house path continues steeply to the ruined township
(dates from 1600s) which may have potential of Inivea, which comprises in excess of 20 ruins
for development, subject to planning. dating back to the 18th or early 19th century.
Further exploration along the coastal track leads
Historic deserted village of Inivea. to another abandoned community, the ruined
houses of Arin, where stunning views across the
About 382 acres (155 ha) in total Tiree Passage can be enjoyed.
For sale as a whole
On the south side of Calgary Bay, the single
track road winds its way round the coast passing
Treshnish, Torloisk, the Eas Fos Waterfall and
reaching the small ferry landing for the short
crossing to Ulva.
The main settlement on the Isle of Mull is
Tobermory (12 miles) which provides a wide
range of retail, leisure and commercial facilities.
The population is currently around 1,000 and
the town is home to the only secondary school
on the island.
Glasgow is the nearest city and lies
approximately 97 miles to the southeast from
the ferry terminal in Oban. Glasgow has a
full range of retail, educational, leisure and
commerce facilities, together with mainline
railway stations and an international airport
with flights to a wide range of UK and overseas
destinations.
The Property Historical Note
The land at Calgary Bay lies on the north side The name comes from the Gaelic, Cala
of the bay and is accessed over a private track ghearraidh, meaning Beach of the meadow
leading from the public car park at Calgary Bay (pasture). “Cala” is the word specifically used
through a locked gate. The land comprises a for a hard, sandy beach suitable for landing a
spectacular block of land with sweeping views boat. However, the museum on the Isle of Mull
to the Treshnish Isles, Coll, and the Small Isles, explains that kald and gart are similar Old Norse
as well as dramatic views back over Mull beyond words, meaning “cold” and “garden”, that the
the famous beach at Calgary. Vikings used when they inhabited the island.
The land is a mixture of pasture land and hill Just up the hill from the pier is the deserted
grazing being graded a combination of 62 and village of Inivea, where roofless stone ruins
63 by the James Hutton Institute’s land remain as a relic of the Highland clearances.
capability for agriculture maps. The subjects It is understood that many families affected by
have a southerly aspect and range in height the clearances left for Canada from the pier at
from sea level to 166 metres. The land is Calgary Bay.
currently grazed by sheep on a seasonal
basis. Please note there are no Basic Payment At Inivea, over 20 buildings of the township can
Entitlements owned or included in the sale. be seen, several of them still standing to wall
head level. These include houses and barns, with
Approximately 900m from the public car park enclosures thought to be areas once used as
is Calgary Pier. The pier is C-listed by Historic kitchen-gardens.
Environment Scotland. It is understood that the
pier was built to enable boats to deliver coal Above the houses, a relatively flat area to the
to the Mornish Estate. It was also used to ferry north presents patterns suggesting ridge and
sheep to and from grazings on the Treshnish furrow cultivation, and the supposed site of
Isles. Just behind the pier are the remains of a a drying kiln. A rocky knoll above sites the
boathouse as well as other former structures remains of a medieval fort, though many of its
further up the hillside. Some of these former stones were taken to build the houses.
buildings/sites may have potential or provide
the basis for future development subject to On the east side of the bay is Calgary Castle,
obtaining appropriate planning consents. once a Laird’s house (Calgary House) which,
in 1817, was extended by Alan MacAskill.
There is no electricity or mains water supply to Colonel James Macleod, Commissioner of the
the land at Calgary Bay. North-West Mounted Police, was a summer
guest here. In 1876, shortly after returning
to Canada, he suggested its name for Fort
Calgary, a settlement there, which today is the
metropolitan city of Calgary, Alberta, with a
population of 1,200,000 residents.
General Information Directions: From Tobermory take the B8073 following signs for Dervaig and Calgary. Stay on the B8073 passing through Achnadrish and Dervaig and Frachadil. The road drops down into Calgary passing a number of properties and the Calgary Hotel on your right hand side. Follow the road round to the right, passing the entrance to Calgary Castle on your left. The public car park at Calgary Bay is approximately 400m on the right hand side. Designations/Listings: Calgary Pier – C listed by Historic Environment Scotland. The coastline forms part of the Inner Hebrides and the Minches Special Area of Conservation. Calgary Bay forms part of the Calgary Dunes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Local Authority: Argyll and Bute Council Kilmory Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8RT Telephone: 01546 605522 www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/home SGRPID: Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Economy Cameron House Albany Street Oban PA34 4AE Tel: 0300 244 9340 SGRPID.oban@gov.scot Scottish Forestry: Perth and Argyll Conservancy Upper Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EN Tel: 0300 067 6005 Email: panda.cons@forestry.gov.scot
Nature Scot: Battleby House Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW Tel: 01738 444 177 Rights of Way and Access: Prospective purchasers should be aware that, as a result of the freedom of access to the countryside introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, members of the public have the right of responsible access to most parts of the Scottish countryside. There is a third party servitude right of access to the Pier in favour of the owner of Calgary Castle and Croft No. 5 Calgary. Timber: All standing and fallen timber is included in the sale. Mineral Rights: As far as they are owned, the minerals are included in the sale. Sporting Rights: The sporting rights are in-hand and are included in the sale. Entry and Possession: The date of entry will be by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the sellers. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents: Strutt & Parker, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 226 2500 Offers: A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents. The sellers reserve the right to conclude a bargain for the sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer.
Special Conditions of Sale:
Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal 1. The purchaser shall within 5 days of conclusion Land at Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull
form to the selling agents. Prospective of missives make payment as a guarantee for This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser
only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly
purchasers are advised to register their interest due performance of a sum equal to 10 per excluded from any contract.
Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 mapping with the
in writing with the selling agents following cent of the purchase price on which sum no permission of the Controller of HMSO © Crown Copyright
Licence No ES 100018525
inspection. interest will be allowed. Timeous payment of Not to Scale. Drawing No. V15170-02 | Date 24.06.21
the said sum shall be a material condition of
Financial Guarantee/Anti Money Laundering: the contract. In the event that such payment is
All offers (regardless of the country of residence not made timeously the sellers reserve the right
of the offering party) must be accompanied by a to resile without further notice. The balance of
guarantee or alternative form of reference from purchase price will be paid by Bankers Draft
a bank which gives the sellers satisfaction that at the date of entry and interest at five per
the purchaser has access to the funds required cent above the Royal Bank of Scotland base
to complete the purchase at the offered price. rate current from time to time will be charged
there on from the term of entry until payment.
In addition, the offeror must supply certified Consignation shall not avoid payment of the
copies of his/her passport and confirmation foregoing rate of interest. In the event of the
of residence in terms acceptable under AML purchaser failing to make payment of the
legislation. balance of the said price at the date of entry,
payment of the balance of the purchase price
Solicitors: on the due date being the essence of the
Murray Snell contract, the sellers shall be entitled to resile
Excel House from the contract. The sellers in that event
30 Semple Street reserve the right to resell or deal otherwise
Edinburgh EH3 8BL with the subjects of sale as they think fit.
Furthermore, they shall be entitled to retain in
Health and Safety: their hands the initial payment of ten per cent
Interested parties when viewing should bear in herein before referred to which shall be set off
mind the remote location of the property and to account of any loss occasioned to him by the
also the terrain and sizeable cliffs which bound purchaser’s failure and in the event of the loss
the land. being less than the amount of the said deposit
the sellers shall account to the purchaser for
Plans, Areas and Schedules: any balance thereof remaining in their hands.
These are indicative only and should not be
relied upon without clarification from registers 2. The subjects will be sold subject to all rights
of Scotland. of way, rights of access, wayleave, servitude,
water rights, drainage and sewage rights,
Measurements and Other Information: restrictions and burdens of whatever kind at
All measurements are approximate. present existing and whether contained in the
Title Deeds or otherwise and whether formally
While we endeavour to make our sale particulars constituted or not affecting the subjects of sale.
accurate and reliable, if there is any point
which is of particular importance to you, please 3. The sellers shall be responsible for any rates,
contact Strutt & Parker and we will be pleased taxes and other burdens for the possession
to check the information for you, particularly if and for collection of income prior to the said
contemplating travelling some distance to view date of entry. Where necessary, all rates,
the land. taxes and other burdens and income will be
apportioned between the sellers and the
purchaser as at the said date of entry.
Land at Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull
This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser
Total Area - 154.74 ha / 382.37 ac only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly
excluded from any contract.
- Right of Access
Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 mapping with the
permission of the Controller of HMSO © Crown Copyright
Licence No ES 100018525
Not to Scale. Drawing No. V15170-01 | Date 14.06.21
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