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Your Own Private Island

There’s still a very romantic sentiment attached to owning your own 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.

When we marketed the beautiful rocky island of Barlocco in April this year, it attracted media interest on a worldwide scale. Media coverage appeared in the New York Times, CBS America, CNN as well as UK media including the BBC, MailOnline, The Independent, The Sun and STV.

The media buzz resulted in notes of interest flooding in from interested parties from within Scotland and the UK but notably from across the globe including Italy, Germany, Norway and the United States.

I grew up close to Barlocco Island and was not surprised by the immediate interest given the current focus on mindfulness and people wishing to reconnect with nature. As a result, properties of this type have discovered a new market and value.

Barlocco Island occupies an attractive position in Fleet Bay, Dumfries and Galloway. The region is known for its beautiful scenery, extensive southfacing coastline and low population density.

The 25-acre island enjoys outstanding views and lies within the Borgue coast Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is recognised for its maritime heath and coastal grassland vegetation and some of the largest seabird colonies in the Stewartry district. Unusual plants include perennial flax, rock sea lavender and fragrant orchid.

Access to the island is by boat, but at low tide it is accessible on foot or by tractor or quad bike. There is a delightful pebble beach on the western side, the perfect base to explore the island, swim, relax in a rowing boat, or to enjoy a waterside picnic.

Galbraith has handled the sale of several islands in Scotland, all generating global interest and Barlocco Island was no different. In less than four weeks from going on the open market a closing date was set, and the Island is now under offer. If you think your property has global appeal, I’d be delighted to speak to you and offer advice on how to undertake an international marketing campaign. n

David Corrie

07824 690 199 david.corrie@galbraithgroup.com