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The Old Ruins, Sanday, Orkney, KW17 2BA

not specified / Land / Mixed Use

Withdrawn - Last updated: 12 September 2025

Is this the land you have always been waiting for?

Maybe you didn't even know it...

Amazing plot of land measuring approximately 1.36 acres (5,537sqm) overlooking the beautiful Pool Bay on the magical Island of Sanday with direct access available from the road.

The land is easily accessed from the road and provides easy access to the stunning white Sanday beach within yards.

Included in the sale are the partial ruins of a former dwelling on the site.

This lot offers potential to add significant value and may offer the potential to create your dream home or getaway (subject to obtaining necessary consents).

Land of this size may offer potential for for future residential development and the setting easily lends itself to anyone's dream getaway.

The development or a residential property or holiday let would, require permission from the local council and Braveheart Auctions can offer no advice on the planning process. All research should be carried out prior to bidding.

The land is offered without planning permission and no application has been lodged. The land will be sold as bare land suitable for recreational/ lifestyle use and and future development is subject to research and planning permission.

The land offers potential for multiple uses and offers the immediate opportunity for camping/ glamping/ motorhome parking use in an amazing location yards from a beautiful white sandy beach.

A perfect spot for wildlife watching and relaxing in one of Scotland's most amazing settings.

This large plot measures 5,537sqm (59,599sqft) and can be accessed directly from the main road- adding further to the appeal of this outstanding plot.

All sizes are assumed to be correct but form no part of any contract.

Dominated by beautiful sand dunes and unspoilt beaches, Sanday is the largest of the Northern Orkney Islands and Orkney's third largest island.

The appropriately-named Sanday is mostly made up sand dunes, which gives it some brilliant beaches - fine sweeps of white sand and clear blue sea.

Orkney, also known as the Orkney Islands, is an archipelago comprising about 70 islands situated some 10 miles north of the Scottish mainland. Orkney's largest settlement and also its administrative centre is Kirkwall.

Sanday is widely regarded as the most beautiful and scenic of the islands and possesses a major draw- not just for new inhabitants but for wildlife as well.

Sanday is a haven for wildlife lovers with orca, walruses and dolphins amongst the regular visitors to the island.

The islands have been inhabited for at least 8,500 years, originally occupied by Mesolithic and Neolithic tribes and then by the Picts. Orkney was colonised and later annexed by the Kingdom of Norway in 875 and settled by the Norseman. In 1472 the parliament of Scotland absorbed the Earldom of Orkney into the Kingdom of Scotland following failure to pay a dowry promised to James III of Scotland by the family of his bride, Margaret of Denmark. The Norse connection with Orkney is strong with many links still in place, including the application of Udal Law.

Orkney contains some of the oldest and best preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. The heart of neolithic Orkney which includes the village of Skara Brae, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Maeshowe passage grave and the Ring of Brodgar is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney also has an abundance of marine and avian wildlife.

Sanday offers a wide range of local amenities including schooling and a leisure centre. Regular ferry services to Kirkwall and Sanday Airport.

A plot of this size is rarely available in this location and interest is certain to be high so do not miss out. Speak to Braveheart Auctions today.

This lot will be sold under auction terms and conditions by Braveheart Auctions.

For further information speak to one of our dedicated property experts today.

The seller has indicated that pre-auction offers will be considered so act now to avoid missing out.

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