A whole island in Scotland is up for sale. Can you guess the worth?

Buying and investing in property sector has been one of the most desired dreams of people across the world. While, people may find it difficult to buy an apartment in a metropolitan because of the skyrocketing prices, buying this island might not be that expensive. This remote island is up for sale for approximately Rs […]

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Buying and investing in property sector has been one of the most desired dreams of people across the world. While, people may find it difficult to buy an apartment in a metropolitan because of the skyrocketing prices, buying this island might not be that expensive. This remote island is up for sale for approximately Rs 1.5 crore or USD 190,000, as per international media sources.

Where is the island located?

The island named Barlocco is a remote and an unpeopled place situated on the southern coast of Scotland. The closest town from Barlocco is about six miles away and it takes around one hour to reach the nearest railway station. As per reports, London and Edinburgh are at distance of around 350 and 100 miles respectively.

The island is around 25 acres in size.

Who is handling the sale of the property?

A firm called Galbraith Group is handling the sale of the property.

“There’s still a very romantic sentiment attached to owning your very own Scottish 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,” said Aaron Edgar, who is handling the island’s sale. He added, that any planning opportunities should be investigated by the buyer directly with the local planning authority.

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Famous Private Island owners

Meanwhile, there happen to be a lot many celebrities who have had invested in private islands. From Richard Branson’s Necker Island to Mel Gibson’s Mago Island and David Copperfield’s Musha Cay, these islands have been making headlines since they were bought. Also, Johnny Depp’s Little Hall’s Pond Cay, Shakira’s Bonds Cay Island and Leonardi DiCaprio’s Blackadore Caye Island are quite popular.