Location

Edinburgh 27 miles, Stenton 2 miles, Dunbar 7 miles, Haddington 9 miles. Distances are taken from Google Maps.

Description

The land at Howmuir is located in the heart of East Lothian, one of Scotland's most productive agricultural regions. The land benefits from high-quality soils, low altitude and a favourable climate, making it well-suited to intensive arable production. East Lothian experiences relatively low average rainfall of 622mm per year, and temperatures typically remain above freezing in winter, with an average of 19°C in July. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of East Linton, the land lies within a predominantly arable landscape. Transport links are excellent, with the A1 trunk road located approximately 4 miles to the north, and the Edinburgh City Bypass around 20 miles to the west. The local agricultural infrastructure is well-developed, with access to a range of merchants, machinery dealers and a successful machinery ring.

Howmuir is currently farmed as part of the wider Biel Estate and is offered for sale in three separate lots. Lot 1, Howmuir West, extends to approximately 193 acres (174 acres arable, 17 acres woodland) comprising of 5 fields that range from 5-86 acres in size.

The fields are of a good practical scale and layout, bordered by mature amenity woodlands that provide well-defined natural boundaries. There is an internal track that serves access to the parcel. The land lies between 35 and 55 metres above sea level.

According to the James Hutton Institute, the land is classified predominantly as predominantly Class 3.1, with a lesser area of Class 2, supporting a wide range of arable cropping. The soils belong to the Rowanhill soil association, which is characterised by non-calcareous brown forest soils with a clay loam texture. These soils are easily worked, have a good working depth, and are relatively stone-free, holding moisture well and supporting consistent yields.

The arable rotation has focused primarily on cereals, including winter wheat and spring barley, with potatoes, Brussels sprouts and cabbages integrated periodically. Typical Crop Yields at Howmuir are as follows, Winter Wheat 3.26-3.50 tonnes/acre (8.00-8.64 tonnes/hectare) and Spring Barley 1.80-2.63 tonnes/acre (4.44-6.49 tonnes/hectare).

Fields 1-4 within Lot 2 are subject to seasonal cropping agreements until 31st March 2027. Field 5 is subject to a seasonal potato agreement until 31st March 2026.

Directions

Postcode EH42 1SY
Please note that Howmuir (all lots) are to be accessed off the B6370 near Stenton. Access from the A199 (via main estate private drive) is not permitted.
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