One of the last “untouched” private islands of Scotland at the price for the price of a house in London

In front of the west coast of Scotland, a rocky little island rises over Inky blue water like Sea Monster, half -model. This is Insh Island: untouched, untamed and uninhabited.

If you dream of loneliness and a life closer to nature, this grass -covered 90 hectare kingdom could be yours. It is up for sale with Savills for 500,000 GBP – significantly less than the average price of a London house, which, according to the Office for National Statistics, is 566,000 GBP.

The first hurdle will be there. One of the slate islands of the inner Hebrids is only accessible with a private boat or helicopter.

The nearest neighbor is Easdale, the smallest inhabited island in Scotland, with a population of around 60.

From Easdale there is a short passenger ferry to Ellenbeich on Seil Island, from which it is possible to continue north to Oban, the next capital.

There are no buildings on Insh: only rocks, grass and Heather. On the northwest coast, however, there is a “cave house” that has been cut into the rocks, in which a previous owner, David Brearley, lived for 30 years between 1973 and 2003.

When he died in 2016, BRARLEY bequeathed the island to the National Trust for Scotland, who sold the island in December 2019 for £ 353,000. At that time, this led to controversy, whereby local politicians argued that there should be a larger consultation-and the possibility of a community Buy-out.

John Finnie, MSP for the Highland and Islands of the Scottish Greens, told the ferret at the time that it was “quite astonishing that NTs had decided to dispose of the Insh, since the island is so rich in biological diversity, which was determined for its significant scientific interest and nature conservation impact.

The island was sold in 2024 and is now back on the market.

Savills market Insh Island as a “convincing investment”, for example as a tourist attraction, retreat or sustainable development.

“Since the demand for exclusive, environmentally conscious goals continues to grow, this island is ideal for tourism, wellness retreats or even as a film location,” says Savills. “Land of this kind – wild, private and untouched – is increasingly rare and offers permanent legacy value.”

The island has a natural freshwater spring, and there is the area to use solar and wind power to develop energy solutions outside the networks.

There are other draws for nature lovers: the water near Insh houses seals, dolphins and seabirds, while the night sky are hotspots for stargas.

Last month, Shuna Island was also listed in the Hebrides for £ 5.5 million with a castle, a farm and eight other residences. In June, the 10 hectare long Island in Northern Ireland, which was used by its current owners as the second home for water sports, was launched for £ 395,000, while Tiny Eilean Loch Oscair, a croft, was listed for £ 125,000 at the end of last year.

“Inh Island is a really unique opportunity to acquire one of the last untouched private islands of Scotland,” says Cameron Ewer, Savills’ Chef of Residential in Scotland. “With its breathtaking landscapes, a rich biodiversity and the potential for sustainable development, Insh Island is a sanctuary of peace and natural beauty.”