Private island where no one lives hits market - but you'll have to build your own house

In a country as small as ours, it's not often you hear of entire private islands up for sale.

This 'romantic' Scottish island is an ideal investment for anyone looking for a bit of peace and quiet - provided you have £150k to spare.

With a population of currently nil, Barlocco is one of several islands making up the Isles of Fleet off the Dumfries and Galloway coast, and it could be yours for the price of a London parking space.

The 25-mile rocky stretch of land provides the lucky owner with breath-taking views of the Irish Sea, a wealth of unspoilt nature and all the privacy you could ever need.

Commutes from Barlocco are made by boat or tractor at low tide only - but at least you won't be stuck sitting in traffic or at the mercy of public transport.

The island comes with its own private pebble beach (Galbraith / SWNS)

And it's perfect for birdspotters too - gulls dominate Barlocco's breeding seabird populations with notable populations of great black-backed and common gulls.

Smaller numbers of breeding guillemot, razorbill and fulmar are also found.

A flood pond provides water for wildlife and livestock if the new owners wish to graze animals, and neighbouring isles in Fleet Bay include Ardwall Island, and Murray’s Isles.

Recreational activities can be enjoyed from bird spotting to island walks, sea angling and additional watersports from the island’s very own private pebble beach.

The green gem is also in an area of scientific interest because of its incredible nature (Galbraith / SWNS)

Aaron Edgar, handling the sale for Galbraith, said: “Barlocco Island is in a truly stunning location near Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway and within an area of scientific interest both geologically and biologically.

“There’s still a very romantic sentiment attached to owning your very own Scottish private island, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy some peace and tranquillity in the most beautiful scenery around.

"The pebble beach is a delight and the perfect base to explore the island, partake in some cold water swimming or to anchor a boat and enjoy a waterside picnic.

You'll get the whole island to yourself - although there are currently no buildings on it (Galbraith / SWNS)

“We have witnessed strong demand from domestic and international parties for entire private islands having handled the sale of several in Scotland, so we expect a lot of interest.”

Currently there are no dwellings or buildings on the Island and no current or historic planning consents or applications relating to the Island.

Any planning opportunities should be investigated by the buyer directly with the local planning authority.

Barlocco Island, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, is for sale through Galbraith at offers over £150,000.