The Major’s Mile – Loch Ness shoreline & fishing rights

Overview

“The Major’s Mile” represents a truly unique opportunity to own a significant piece of the shoreline of one of the world’s most iconic bodies of water. Stretching for a continuous mile along the northwestern banks of Loch Ness, this asset combines global brand recognition with exceptional amenity, privacy, and heritage sporting appeal.

Historically held within the same family for decades, the property is free hold and includes riparian rights to Loch Ness for one boat.  It is ideally suited for avid anglers, investors, conservationists, or luxury amenity buyers looking to secure a rare foothold in the Scottish Highlands.

Key details

• Location: Near Abriachan, Inverness-shire, Scotland
• Acreage/Extent: Approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of continuous direct loch frontage
• Riparian rights: Heritable title to fish for salmon and sea trout on the loch from one boat
• Price: Offers over £95,000
• Tenure: Heritable Interest (Scottish equivalent to Freehold)

Location & Local Heritage

Positioned on the dramatic northwestern shores of Loch Ness along the A82, “The Major’s Mile” spans an area rich in Highland history. The northern boundary sits just past the renowned Abriachan Gardens and the historic, ancient site of St Columba’s Font. The land runs continuously south to the area known locally as Clach-Mohr.

Elevation levels along the strip sit between 22 meters and 31 meters above sea level. With Loch Ness averaging 16 meters above sea level, this creates an elevated vantage point above the water line, with much of the shoreline being woodland – providing a natural buffer from the passing road.

The canopy of established trees and thick vegetation acts as a natural screen from the road.

The Land & Topography

The property comprises a continuous, beautifully rugged strip of woodland and shoreline nestled between the main Inverness-to-Fort William road (A82) and Loch Ness. The strip features a highly private, natural environment with an average width ranging between 25 and 35 meters.

The land boasts a dramatic Highland character with a drop from the road to the shoreline of up to 10 meters in places. Despite the gradient, it remains accessible on foot. Left largely untouched to preserve its natural beauty, the canopy of established trees and thick vegetation acts as a natural screen from the road. Tucked along the shoreline are several secluded gravel beaches and natural clearings, offering tranquil viewpoints across the loch.

There are several secluded gravel beaches and natural clearings, offering tranquil viewpoints across the loch.

Riparian & Sporting Rights

The Major’s Mile features a highly desirable and explicit heritable title to deeded Salmon Fishing Rights within Loch Ness. The historic title grants an express right to fish for salmon and sea trout utilising one boat on the loch, held in common with the co-proprietors of the loch fishings.

Freshwater & Brown Trout Rights – In addition to the deeded salmon boat, ownership of the one-mile continuous bank carries implicit riparian rights under Scottish common law to fish for wild brown trout and other native freshwater species directly from the shoreline.

Mineral & Teind Rights – The conveyance includes all native parsonage and vicarage teinds, alongside all mines, metals, and minerals belonging to the subjects, ensuring a complete and unburdened transfer of the natural estate assets.

Boat mooring and storage – The previous owner kept his private fishing craft moored nearby at Temple Pier in Glen Urquhart, just outside Drumnadrochit. Located less than a 10-minute drive (approximately 6 miles) south along the A82, Temple Pier serves as an established, deeply historic deep-water maritime hub on the loch. Any interested party should make enquiries directly. No mooring or storage is included in the sale.

Please Note: The title is bounded by the shoreline of Loch Ness; ownership of the loch bed (solum) is not expressly narrated in the modern title and is excluded from the explicit guarantees of sale.

The Majors Mile has been in the same family for many years – here is a photo from the owners catch book.

Access & Boundaries

• Vehicular Access: A major advantage for a trunk-road-adjacent property is an existing, shared vehicular access track located at the southern boundary.
• Roadside Facilities: Convenience is enhanced by an established roadside lay-by directly adjacent to the land at the northern (Abriachan) end, with a secondary lay-by located just beyond the southern boundary.

Key Summary Features:

1. Global Brand Premium: Unmatched scarcity value associated with the Loch Ness name.
2. Woodland: 1 mile of natural woodland directly meeting the waters edge
3. Riparian Corridor: An exceptional 1.6 km of direct, uninterrupted water frontage.
4. Sporting Heritage: Deeded rights for one fishing boat, plus all native mineral and teind rights included in the sale.
5. Access: identifiable access points that have been previously used, subject to inspection

Property Notes & Title Conditions

The property is being sold with vacant possession. The title includes standard historical mid-20th-century rural Dispositions and a Grant of Servitude typical for Highland estates, primarily covering historical infrastructure, access, and service wayleaves for neighboring lands. These conditions are typical for the region and do not impede the general enjoyment, privacy, or sporting utility of the land.

Viewing & Further Information

Due to the proximity of the A82 trunk road and the sloping nature of the woodland, prospective buyers are requested to exercise caution should they wish to view the site. For further details, copies of the boundary plans, or to register your interest, please contact us.

Important Notice & Legal Disclaimer

Property Misdescriptions & Accuracy: These sales particulars are produced in good faith and are believed to be materially correct at the time of publication. However, their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not form part of any contract or offer. All descriptions, dimensions (including reference to the continuous one-mile shoreline and 25m–35m average width), terrain gradients, and boundary approximations are provided for guidance purposes only.

Title & Planning Conditions: Prospective purchasers are explicitly advised that title deeds for the subjects are currently awaiting processing by the Registers of Scotland. Historic title conditions, mid-20th-century Dispositions, and the Grant of Servitude referenced herein are narrated to the best of our current information but must be independently verified by a qualified Scottish solicitor within the conveyancing process. No warranty is given regarding potential development, planning permissions, or statutory consents.

Buyer Due Diligence: In accordance with standard property purchasing practice in Scotland, intending buyers must not rely on these particulars as statements or representations of fact. All interested parties must satisfy themselves by physical inspection, independent survey, formal valuation, and legal advice as to the exact condition, boundary extents, vehicular access rights, and sporting capabilities of the land before submitting a formal offer or noting interest via a solicitor.