Islands for Sale in Scotland

Latest listing added: October, 2023.

Torsa Island (SOLD)

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• Location: Torsa Island, Oban, Argyll
• Size: ~270 acres, ~109 hectares
• Description: 330m from shore, 2.4km SW of Walls, 23km west of Lerwick
• Ownership: Freehold
• Development: Developed
• Map: See on Google Earth

Torsa, a unique and accessible Scottish island, spans 270 acres with a peak elevation of 62m, providing breathtaking views of the Inner Hebrides and Argyllshire’s landscapes. Managed as a holiday let, Torsa offers a true escape from modern life, complete with sheltered anchorages for yachts in Ardinamir Bay and South Cuan. The island’s components – Torsa, Torsa Beag, Eilean na h-Eaglaise, and their reclaimed foreshore (2009) – are now for sale.

Historically, Torsa, or “Thor’s Island”, is rich in Clan history. The island boasts ruins like Casteal nan Con, once a Clan Campbell tower. Notably, Torsa was inhabited until the 1960s and is now on the market for the first time in 85 years.

TORSA FARMHOUSE – Located in a scenic spot overlooking Loch Melfort, Torsa Farmhouse is a white-painted, 19th-century stone building with a design typical of Scotland’s West Coast. Updated over time for holiday rentals, it features: Ground Floor: Utility/boot room, bathroom, kitchen/dining area, conservatory, and living room. First Floor: Three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Near the farmhouse are old stone farm buildings. Though currently rundown, they hold potential for various uses, pending the right permissions.

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