Major Scottish landowner Buccleuch is planning to sell a substantial landholding in the Scottish Borders including Langholm Moor.
Following a detailed review of its land and estates Buccleuch is selling 25,000 acres of land from its Borders Estate.
Alongside the moor, much of the area is currently part of Buccleuch's farming operation.
There are also a small number of farm tenancies which they will continue as they are under new ownership, and blocks of forestry.
In line with the Scottish Land Commission's protocol on community engagement. Buccleuch will consult with the local communities about the proposed sale. It will invite responses to a short questionnaire which will be available on line on its website or in local community hubs.
Langholm Moor was the site of two major scientific projects relating to moorland management, the latter of which – the Langholm Moor Demonstration Project – was completed two years ago.
Benny Higgins, executive chairman of Buccleuch, said: “The completion of the Langholm Moor project gave us an opportunity to look at what moor’s future should be within the wider Buccleuch portfolio of landholdings.
“That review led us to the conclusion that marketing the moor area for sale was our preferred option. The decision is very much in line with our business’s stated aim of reducing the Buccleuch footprint while enabling us to invest in priority projects.”
Buccleuch has instructed estate agency Savills to handle the proposed sale.
