Development opportunity at stunning natural attraction in Scotland for sale
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market Finnich Glen, an atmospheric natural attraction and leisure development opportunity located near Killearn, Stirlingshire.
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Home to The Devil’s Pulpit, one of Stirlingshire’s most visited natural attractions, the site centres on a dramatic sandstone gorge, around 80 feet deep in places. Steeped in history, the glen has long been wrapped in folklore, from tales of druids and witches to the natural stone formation that gives the site its name.
The glen is a sub-glacial melt water channel, created by the Loch Lomond re-advancement glacier, 10-12,000 years ago.
Described as Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’, its cinematic atmosphere has also made Finnich Glen a sought-after film and television location, appearing in Hollywood film and TV productions including Outlander, King Arthur, The Eagle, Detective Pikachu, Sherlock Holmes and The Nest and Taggart.
Already welcoming more than 70,000 visitors each year, the 23-acre destination site is well-positioned to grow significantly, with approved plans for a visitor centre with café/restaurant and dedicated car park, as well as event space, taking the projected annual visits to more than 300,000.
Finnich Glen is located beside Killearn, a sought-after Stirlingshire village just south of neighbouring Drymen, with the wider area established, affluent and family orientated. The site is easily reached by car via the A809 and A81, linking north to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Owners David and Carole Young have been custodians of the Glen since the early 1980s but have decided to sell and pass the project onto somebody with the vision and enthusiasm to take it forward.
They said, “We feel that we have reached a stage in life where new owners would be able to take forward our vision for the Glen and develop this opportunity in a way that is compatible with this unique property.
“The Glen requires management to preserve and protect its environment, but whoever purchases Finnich Glen, taking it to the next phase, has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of giants.”
Mark Lavery, Director – Retail & Leisure at Christie & Co, who is managing the sale process, commented, “This opportunity will appeal to buyers who want to create a commercial business and unique visitor experience with national importance, against a stunning backdrop. Historically important, and already a tourist attraction with approved planning permission, the development opportunities are exciting, and we encourage interested parties to get in touch.”
Finnich Glen is on the market with ‘offers invited’ for the 23-acre freehold site.
For more information about the property, visit: https://www.christie.com/6890029/
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