Croft & Plot, 11 Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, PH42 4RL

DESIRABLE OWNER OCCUPIER CROFT

The subjects for sale, offer a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a prime, elevated building plot on the beautiful Isle of Eigg with an owner occupied croft, which extends to around 11.81 acres in total. Situated in the desirable township of Cleadale, a short walk from Laig Bay and the famous Singing Sands, the plot enjoys views towards the Isle of Rum and the Outer Hebrides. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to embrace the unique lifestyle and responsibilities that come with crofting, while benefiting from the associated land, planning permission and grazing share.

Location

The subjects for sale are located in Cleadale, around 4.5 miles from the main pier. The Island of Eigg, known as the jewel in the Hebridean crown for its outstanding beauty, is one of the small Isles comprising Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna, and is the closest to the mainland of Scotland.

The island was bought in 1997 by the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, a partnership between the residents of Eigg, the Highland Council, and the Scottish Wildlife Trust at the time. It has an active community and is served by both a seasonal ferry from Arisaig, and a new regular car ferry from Mallaig. Facilities have been added near the Pier and comprise a tearoom/community hall, craft shop, and well stocked general store. The island also benefits from a doctor’s surgery, nursery & primary school and council day-care centre. The island itself, with its distinctive Sgurr Ridge, is dotted with sandy beaches and is a haven for wildlife, while the surrounding waters harbour seals, porpoises and dolphins.

Planning Permission

Planning Permission in Principle was granted on Dec 1st 2025 (Ref. 25/02074/PIP) for the erection of a house.  The site is decrofted and extends to around 0.61 acres, shaded green on the title plan. A copy of the planning permission, site and location plans are available on the Highland Council Planning website -

Crofting Details

An excellent opportunity to acquire an owner-occupied croft at 11 Cleadale, including the decrofted plot with planning permission, together with the assignation of the small remaining part of the croft currently held in tenancy, and the grazing share associated with the croft. 11 Cleadale is regulated by the Crofting Commission and is registered on Registers of Scotland’s Crofting Register under Registration Number C11534.

Total croft area - outlined red - 11.81 acres

Tenanted area - shaded blue - 1.23 acres

Decrofted area - shaded green - 0.61 acres

Grazing share souming 3 cows

The successful assignee will be required to comply with the statutory duties associated with crofting. Further information regarding crofting and the responsibilities of a crofter can be found at the Crofting Commission website:

It will be the purchaser’s responsibility to connect to the services. Electricity is located close by, with water being private, and drainage to a septic tank - to be installed by the successful purchasers.

Travel Directions

Travel from the ferry terminal travel on the Cleadale road for 3 miles, and at the Y-junction, the building plot and tenanted croft areas are located to the right hand side, with the owner occupied area on the left hand side.