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The island includes a fully furnished cabin ready to operate independently, with solar panels to produce electricity and a rainwater collection system.
A private island off Scotland’s rugged northwest coast will go up for auction with a starting price of just £350,000 (€405,000), offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a secluded retreat in one of the UK’s most remote and picturesque locations.
The island, known as Mullagrach Island, is part of the remote Summer Isles archipelago. The auction is scheduled for June 9thdriven by , and the island is being marketed as a unique retreat for those seeking privacy, nature and self-sufficiency.
Located off the northwest coast of Scotland, Mullagrach It is only accessible by boat from the mainland ports of Ullapool or Old Dornie, although access by helicopter is also possible. Its isolation is one of its main attractions, remaining practically untouched and little visited.
The island is situated in an area recognized as part of Scotland’s first UNESCO Geopark, notable for its exceptional natural landscapes and geological importance. The landscape presents impressive cliffssecluded coves, sea caves, small beaches and extensive areas of pastures that are covered in wildflowers during the warmer months.
A wildlife is another big attraction. The surrounding waters are home to seals, dolphins, otters and gray geese, while minke whale sightings are occasionally reported off the coast.
Despite its remote location, the island includes a fully equipped cabindesigned for extended stays. The wooden structure features a traditional heather-covered roof and large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the surrounding countryside. Inside there is a kitchen and dining room, sleeping accommodation with two single beds and a wood burning stove for heating.
The property was designed to operate independently of public services. Electricity is provided by solar panels, while a rainwater collection system provides water for general use. An outdoor dry toilet is also installed, although drinking water must be brought onto the island.
According to real estate agents, the cabin is being sold fully furnished and equippedmaking it immediately usable for overnight stays or longer stays. With an indicative price below the average cost of a house in many parts of the UK, Mullagrach Island represents a rare opportunity for buyers looking for a private retreat in the middle of nature.
