Land at Boneen Lamlash, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire

Extending to approximately 5.43 hectares (13.42 acres), the land at Boneen presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a strategically located landholding with significant development potential in one of Arran’s most sought-after residential locations. The plot comprises two distinct parcels:

Boneen A (western parcel)

Currently utilised as productive arable land and allocated within the North Ayrshire Local Development Plan, offering substantial potential for future housing development.

Boneen B (eastern parcel)

Amenity land comprising rough grassland, together with areas of woodland and scrub along its northern boundary, providing an attractive natural setting and potential amenity space complementary to any future development.

Boneen A is gently undulating in character, while Boneen B is predominantly level. Together, the two parcels create a substantial and versatile landholding, offered for sale as a single lot.

Occupying a prime position within the village of Lamlash, the property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a site with both immediate amenity appeal and longer-term development prospects. The land benefits from excellent accessibility, with frontage and access directly from the main A841 road as well as via the minor road serving the nearby hamlet of Cordon. Plans showing the extent and location of the property are included within the Useful Documents section.

The surrounding area comprises established residential developments to the North and West and Middletons Caravan Park to the South. To the East, the land enjoys outstanding uninterrupted views across Lamlash Bay towards Holy Isle, further enhancing the appeal of this attractive coastal setting.

In addition to its residential development potential, the property’s prominent location within the heart of Lamlash and direct frontage to the main A841 road may offer scope for a range of complementary commercial, tourism or rural business uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The land’s accessibility, visibility and proximity to the village centre could make it suitable for uses such as a market garden, farm shop, leisure or tourism-related enterprise, or other small-scale rural business activities. These opportunities, combined with the site’s development allocation and attractive coastal setting, create the potential for a diverse and flexible landholding with both investment and income-generating potential.

Combining a desirable village location, strong accessibility, residential allocation within the Local Development Plan and exceptional outlooks, Boneen offers a compelling development and investment opportunity in one of Arran’s most attractive and highly regarded communities.

Areas

The property comprises the following:

Arable (Boneen A) – 3.89 hectares (9.62 acres)

Woodland (Boneen B) – 0.49 hectares (1.21 acres)

Amenity (Boneen B) – 1.05 hectares (2.59 acres)

Total – 5.43 hectares (13.42 acres)

Planning

Boneen A is allocated for residential development within North Ayrshire Local Development Plan as site “Arranton Bridge” (reference NA0341), with an indicative capacity of 50 units.

The seller is not aware of any current planning permissions or live planning applications affecting the property.

Hutton Land Capability for Agriculture

According to the Hutton Institute Land Capability for Agriculture plans, the majority of the land is classified as Class 3:2, indicating good-quality agricultural land capable of supporting a wide range of farming enterprises.

About the Area

This delightful site sits in a prime position in the relaxed coastal village of Lamlash, on the eastern side of the Isle of Arran, a popular island off the west coast of Scotland.

Lamlash is within a short, level stroll and offers two hotels (The Glenisle and Lamlash Bay Hotel), two pubs (The Pierhead Tavern and The Drift Inn), a newsagent, chemist, medical centre, the island’s only hospital, and a Co-op. The property is also within walking distance of Lamlash Golf Club.

Brodick, Arran’s main town, provides two larger Co-op supermarkets and a full range of professional services. Brodick is the island’s principal port, with regular sailings throughout the day, operated by Caledonian MacBrayne, connecting to the mainland at Ardrossan and Troon.

Ardrossan and Troon both have mainline railway stations, with services to Glasgow that connect with ferry sailings, and are approximately 30 miles from Glasgow city centre. Prestwick International Airport lies 16 miles south of Ardrossan, while Glasgow International Airport is approximately 24 miles east of Ardrossan.

Primary schooling, nursery provision, and the island’s only high school and gym campus are all located within the village, with additional primary schools available in Corrie, Brodick, and Whiting Bay. A frequent bus service operates around and across the island, and at Lochranza there is a ferry terminal providing quick access to the west coast of Scotland via Claonaig.