Few & Far: Scottish estate owners stay put, despite continued international demand

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Half as many Scottish sporting estates have been bought this year compared to last, says Galbraith's Anna Henderson, but international buyers - particularly Europeans, and including the first Russian in more than a decade - are continuing to show strong interest when properties are offered for sale.

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Anna Henderson

Galbraith Premium Property Department at Galbraith Premium Property Department

Anna has an extensive knowledge of the rural property market in Scotland. Before joining Galbraith as a Buying Agent in 2016 she spent 15 years with Savills as a Director of Rural Property where she bought, sold and valued farms and estates throughout Scotland.

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Main image: Glenlochay, UNDER OFFER - a sporting estate situated in a spectacular setting amidst some of Highland Perthshire's finest scenery.  The sale includes 5.5 miles of double bank salmon fishing rights on the River Lochay, exciting deer stalking, 1,306 acres of newly planted woodland, brown trout fishing, a livestock farming business and the potential for walked-up grouse shooting. About 12,816 acres. Offers over £4.2m.

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