Major landholding for sale in Midlothian
Sales News 31 October 2025
An extensive area of productive farmland in Midlothian is new to the market through Galbraith.
The Land at Black Mount comprises an excellent mix of grade 3, 4 and 5 arable, pasture ground, grazing land and amenity woodland.
The property is located in a rural yet accessible location near Howgate just to the south of the town of Penicuik with easy access to adjacent public roads linking to Edinburgh City Bypass, with the City of Edinburgh being about 12.5 miles to the north.
Duncan Barrie, a partner with Galbraith, commented: “The sale of this land presents a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable and mixed block of farmland, with the potential to expand afforestation or other natural capital interests if desired, through commercial and native woodland creation (subject to obtaining the necessary consents).
“In addition, there are number of areas of peatland and existing woodland within the land holding which provide a haven for wildlife and may present further sporting, environmental or biodiversity opportunities. The land benefits from easy access to surrounding towns and villages and the Edinburgh City Bypass, just seven miles to the north, ensures swift access to the majority of the road network of central Scotland.”
The Land at Black Mount offers a versatile and productive block of mixed arable, pasture and grazing ground. The land is split into four separate blocks by adjacent public roads and there are a number of areas of mixed woodland, providing shelter and amenity. The arable land has historically been farmed on a mixed arable operation, with cereals and temporary grass grown as part of the rotation. The remaining land is a mix of pasture, grazing and peatland, well suited to the rearing of livestock.
This part of Midlothian is renowned for its high-quality mixed farming and livestock units, and the Land at Black Mount offers fertile soils capable of producing good yields across a variety of arable crops and areas of pasture and grazing.
The surrounding area is served by a range of agricultural merchants and suppliers, with several agricultural contractors available to provide additional farming resources if required. There are livestock markets located in Lanark, Stirling and St Boswells, offering a choice of outlets for livestock purchases and sales.
The Land at Black Mount is for sale through Galbraith as a whole or in four lots as follows: