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Haddington EH41

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    Freehold
    Added on 29/07/2026

    About this property

    • Approximately 45 acres in total

    • A contiguous block of arable land

    • Class 3.1

    • Suitable for arable and vegetable production

    • Accessible and suited to modern machinery

    A desirable block of productive arable land in the heart of East Lothian

    Description
    Lot 1 - land at west garleton (45 acres)

    Lot 1 comprises two fields (Field 1 & 2), now farmed as one which extends to approximately 45 acres (18 hectares) in total. The compartment is directly accessed from the public road (A6137). The land rises from 100 metres above sea level at the northern boundary to about 125 metres above sea level at the south eastern corner. The land is wholly arable and is deemed as Class 3.1 by The James Hutton Institute. The fields are currently farmed in hand and cropped in approximately 32 acres of spring barley and 12 acres of spinach.

    The region benefits from a relatively dry climate, averaging 700mm of rainfall annually, and temperatures reportedly average 16 degrees Celsius in summer, and 5 degrees Celsius in Winter.**

    **Information taken from the Met Office.
    Basic payment entitlement scheme

    The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale.

    Lot 1: 23.08 units of Region 1 Entitlement.
    Clawback provisions

    The sale is subject to clawback agreements in favour of the seller in respect of any future renewable energy development on Lot 1. The agreement will require the purchaser of Lot 1 to pay 25% of the income derived from any such renewable energy development, for a period of 25 years. A first ranking security in favour of the Seller will be required.

    Location
    The Land at Haddington comprises two lots located approximately 2* miles north and 2* miles west of Haddington respectively, and approximately 16 to 20* miles east of Edinburgh. Both benefit from easy access to the A1, which provides direct links west towards Edinburgh and to the south. Lot 1 lies approximately 2.5* miles, and Lot 2 approximately 0.5* miles from the A1.

    East Lothian is recognised as one of Scotland’s most important farming areas, renowned for its fertile soils, favourable climate and strong agricultural heritage. Farming and food production continue to play a significant role in the local economy. A range of agricultural merchants, machinery dealers and farm suppliers operate throughout the region.

    Haddington serves as East Lothian’s principal market town, and provides a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, independent retailers, healthcare facilities and leisure services.

    Edinburgh, located to the west offers an extensive range of administrative, retail, recreational and cultural amenities, together with national and international transport connections.

    Overall, the land presents an attractive agricultural opportunity in an accessible location, benefitting from the advantages of a rural setting and nearby urban settlements.

    *Distances are approximate and taken from Google Maps.

    Acreage:
    45.21 Acres

    Directions
    From the west travel east along the A1 and take the B6471 exit for Haddington. At the roundabout take the second exit towards Haddington, at the next roundabout continue on the A119 towards Aberlady. After approximately 1.2* miles, at the roundabout take the first exit towards Aberlady A6137. After approximately 1.4* miles the land for Lot 1 will be on your left.

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    Additional Info
    Drainage rights are held by the neighbouring proprietors of West Garleton Steading and 2 West Garleton Holdings over Lot 1, further information is available from the selling agents.

    The property falls within the Edinburgh, East Lothian and Borders Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (nvz).

    Please note that the sellers are not bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer.

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