Imagery of the unit is available to download here The Mount Stuart Trust is offering to let Mid Ascog Farm, a dairy unit close to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute – the Trust’s fourth 20-year MLDT made available on the Island since 2020. Mid Ascog is a well-equipped dairy unit with First Milk membership and has a range of modern buildings, a three bedroom farmhouse and approximately 179.41 ha. The successful applicant will enter into a 20-year Modern Limited Duration Tenancy (MLDT), with the entry date to be Spring 2023. The land is a mix of silage and arable ground with a good amount of permanent pasture. The farm has been milking 110 head through a 20/10 parlour, has 155 cubicles across two buildings and is complete with a 4,000-litre milk tank. This latest farm brought to the rental market by The Mount Stuart Trust follows the arrival of Emma and Ewan Irvine on Bute in 2021, when the This Farming Life cameras captured their move to Ardros Farm, which they took on a 20 year MLDT. More recently, Mount Stuart Trust re-let a Bute Dairy Farm with First Milk Membership to Chris and Katie Homer who have now successfully completed their first year on the island. Harry Bowman, Rural Operations Director at Mount Stuart Trust, said: “In the last two years, we have brought four new farming families to the island on long tenancies. We understand there is a lot of uncertainty in the sector at the moment, and we believe that offering a longer tenancy can provide a greater level of security and attract the best tenants. “The families and businesses that have moved to the Island in the last two years are thriving, and we are excited to hear from those looking to follow in their footsteps. Mid Ascog provides a great opportunity to grow a thriving farm business. It also has the potential to add great social and economic benefits to the Island by bringing new people to Bute or offering a new business opportunity for someone already living and working on the Island.” Stanley Wright is marketing the tenancy; viewings can be arranged with them directly. The deadline for tender proposals is noon Monday, 23 January 2023, after which a shortlist of candidates will be invited for an interview with the date of entry soon after that. ENDS For more information, contact: Lucy Laidlaw | Lucy Laidlaw Communication | [email protected] | 07834228951 About The Mount Stuart Trust The Mount Stuart Trust is a Charitable Trust managed by a board of independent Trustees, which works to facilitate public interest, understanding and appreciation of the arts, architecture and the rural environment. The Trust manages and maintains a series of assets across the Island of Bute, including Mount Stuart House and gardens, 36 farms, 100 residential properties, 1447 hectares acres of woodland and approximately 21 commercial properties, including golf courses, bowling greens, fishing and gaming leases. All funds generated through its operations are reinvested into the Trust to ensure a long-term sustainable future that continues to create economic value for the Island of Bute through employment, tourism revenue, housing and much more. Comments are closed.
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