FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 23rd of SEPTEMBER 2026 at 9.00AM ***AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACUIRE UNIQUE FORMER TELEPHONE EXCHANGE WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL***ATTRACTIVE PROMINENT RURAL LOCATION ON THE ISLE OF SKYE***POTENTIAL FOR A VARIETY OF ALTERNATIVE USES (SUBJECT TO PLANNING CONSENTS)***
The property offers an interesting opportunity for investors, developers, owner-occupiers or those seeking a characterful rural building with potential for alternative uses, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents and statutory approvals.
The former exchange provides a distinctive property with scope for refurbishment, reconfiguration and potential change of use, making it an attractive proposition for buyers looking for a project in one of Scotland's most sought-after rural destinations. The building could potentially lend itself to a range of uses, subject to planning, including residential, holiday accommodation, studio/workspace or other suitable commercial or community uses.
Situated directly off the A850, the property benefits from good road connectivity through the north-west of Skye. Edinbane is a small rural settlement positioned between Dunvegan and Portree, providing access to a range of local amenities while retaining a peaceful countryside setting.
The Isle of Skye is renowned for its spectacular scenery, rugged coastline, mountains, lochs and outdoor attractions, attracting substantial numbers of visitors throughout the year. This provides an appealing backdrop for buyers considering the property's potential for tourism-related accommodation or a rural retreat, subject to the necessary consents.
KEY FEATURES
- Former telephone exchange building
- Prominent position on the A850
- Attractive rural location on the Isle of Skye
- Potential for refurbishment and alternative use
- Suitable for investors, developers or owner-occupiers
- Potential residential, holiday accommodation, workspace or other uses, subject to planning
- Excellent opportunity to acquire a distinctive property in a popular Highland location
- Conveniently positioned for exploring the wider Isle of Skye
*** Circa 555 sq ft (including grounds!)***
***ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY***
The property is of brick construction, and requires a degree of renovation work. Internal pictures to follow. There is potential to use the property as an unconventional holiday let/cabin (STP). This would be the ideal building for a holiday bolt hole or cosy island retreat, and would make a desirable picturesque holiday let/AirBnB, subject to planning permission.
The exchange measures 2.4m wide and 4.5m long.
***RECENT LOCAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES***
- 17 York Drive, Portree, IV51 9EB, FLAT - SOLD MAY'26 - £180,000
- 9, Digg Road, Digg, Staffin, IV519LA. DETACHED - SOLD MAY'26 - £210,000
- Blueberry Field, Edinbane, Loop Road, Semi Detached - SOLD MAY'26 - £205,000
Edinbane is a village in the north-east of Skye, roughly 13 miles from Skye's largest town, Portree, which is a popular tourist destination attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. A December 2018 report recommended Portree as "Skye's best home base" for visitors", since it has "a few hotels, hostels and bed-and-breakfasts in town, while more B&Bs line the roads into and out of town". Edinbane itself offers multiple amenities, including restaurants, a hotel, and characterful shops selling pottery and sheepskin and wool products. Skye is the largest of the Inner Hebrides, and one of Scotland's most popular islands, accessible by ferry or by the Skye bridge which joins onto the mainland.
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AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACUIRE UNIQUE FORMER TELEPHONE EXCHANGE WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
***ATTRACTIVE PROMINENT RURAL LOCATION ON THE ISLE OF SKYE***
***POTENTIAL FOR A VARIETY OF ALTERNATIVE USES (SUBJECT TO PLANNING CONSENTS)***
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