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Owning an entire island is no longer the exclusive preserve of billionaires. Off the north-west coast of Scotland, a 36-hectare stretch of unspoilt wilderness has just been put up for auction with a starting price of around €410,000. With its steep cliffs, secluded coves, self-contained cabin and exceptional wildlife, Mullagrach Island offers a rare opportunity to acquire your own corner of paradise in the unspoilt Summer Isles archipelago.

Located in the Summer Isles archipelago, off the coast of the Scottish Highlands, Mullagrach Island is a 36-hectare private island currently being auctioned by Savills. Accessible by boat or helicopter, it features a self-contained, solar-powered cabin and has a starting price of £350,000, or approximately €410,000.

Mullagrach Island at a glance

Location: Summer Isles, Highlands, Scotland

Area: 36 hectares (88 acres)

Starting price: £350,000 (approx. €410,000)

Method of sale: auction

Access: boat or helicopter

Landing stage: private jetty and mooring

Accommodation: self-contained cabin

Energy: solar panels

Facilities: kitchen, sleeping arrangements, wood-burning stove, dry toilet

Wildlife: seals, otters, seabirds

Special feature: uninhabited private island with views of Skye and Torridon

An island retreat at the end of the world

At a time when luxury is increasingly measured in terms of space, tranquillity and connection with nature, Mullagrach Island perfectly embodies the dream of absolute escape. This 36-hectare private island is situated at the northern tip of the Summer Isles, an archipelago renowned for the spectacular beauty of its seascapes.

Surrounded by the waters of the North Atlantic, the island offers a completely unspoilt environment, far from any urban development. Here, daily life is punctuated by the sound of the waves, the wind blowing in from the open sea and the regular presence of wildlife.

On a clear day, the panoramic views stretch as far as the mountains of Skye and Torridon, offering some of the most spectacular vistas in the Scottish Highlands.

Exceptional biodiversity preserved for over thirty years

Mullagrach Island is a true natural sanctuary. The island has not been grazed by sheep for over thirty years, allowing the local ecosystems to regain their full richness.

The flora is particularly abundant. Heather, ferns, lichens and wild grasses grow alongside willows, birches and rowans. In spring and summer, the island is covered in wildflowers, including orchids, primroses, bluebells, scabious, wild violets and the iconic sea pinks that colour the Scottish coastline.

The wildlife is equally remarkable. Otters are regularly spotted along the shores, whilst the cliffs provide a refuge for numerous species of seabirds, including great skuas, northern fulmars, shags and greylag geese.

The waters surrounding the island are particularly rich in marine life. Lobsters, crabs, Norway lobsters, mackerel, sea bass and pollock thrive here, making the area one of the best-preserved in the region.

A self-sufficient cabin designed for off-grid living

Unlike many completely undeveloped private islands, Mullagrach Island already has ready-to-use accommodation.

Designed and built by Northwoods Design, the cabin has been specially engineered to withstand the sometimes harsh weather conditions of the Scottish coast. Its low-impact architecture is characterised by a curved roof covered in heather, allowing it to blend harmoniously into the landscape.

Powered by solar panels, it offers everything needed for a self-sufficient stay. Inside, occupants have a comfortable living space comprising a kitchen area, sleeping quarters and a wood-burning stove. A dry toilet completes the outdoor facilities.

Sold fully equipped, the cabin allows future owners to enjoy their private island straight away, whether for short stays or extended retreats far from the modern world.

A wild but easily accessible island

Although Mullagrach Island feels as though it is at the end of the world, it remains relatively accessible. The island can be reached by boat from the ports of Ullapool and Old Dornie on the Scottish mainland. Owners can also opt for access by helicopter.

The island has a jetty and facilities for mooring a boat, making travel and supplies easier.

This combination of total seclusion and relatively easy access is one of the property’s main attractions.

An auction that sparks the imagination

With a starting price set at £350,000, or approximately €410,000, Mullagrach Island has a starting price that may seem surprisingly affordable for a private island of this size. It should be noted, however, that this is the opening bid and not the final sale price.

For Scotland enthusiasts, lovers of the great outdoors or investors seeking a truly unique property, this represents an extremely rare opportunity.

With its self-contained cabin, exceptional biodiversity, wild landscapes and unspoilt environment, Mullagrach Island embodies one of the most beautiful promises of escape currently available on the European property market.

To find out all the details of the auction, visit the Savills Auctions website.