Derelict north Sutherland church goes on market for offers over £40,000
A former church in the far north has gone up for sale with offers invited over £40,000.
Skerray Free Church, now lying derelict, is being marketed as a “unique opportunity” in one of the north’s most scenic locations.
Touted as a potential “peaceful Highland retreat” or a “base for business”, the corrugated-iron property sits in around 0.42 acres in the crofting community of Skerray, just a short walk from Torrisdale Bay and the local harbour.
Although the building has long ceased to function as a place of worship, its history as part of the Free Church movement in Sutherland makes it a notable landmark in the area.
The surrounding community is steeped in crofting and fishing traditions, and the site itself lies only two miles from the NC500 route, placing it firmly on the map for visitors to the north coast.
The main body of the church measures almost 15 metres by 8 metres, with an entrance porch and side porch, while a separate detached, stone-built building extends to 10 metres by 5.6 metres and is also offered in the sale.
Importantly, the selling agents notes that the church is not a listed building, which they say offers greater flexibility for redevelopment.
The site already attracts attention as it hosts the Skerray War Memorial, though planning permission is in progress for its relocation.
The selling agents point out that the property could lend itself to residential, commercial or mixed use, subject to the necessary planning consents.
With panoramic views, coastal walks and fishing on the doorstep, they suggest it could suit anyone from those seeking a private Highland retreat to a business base aimed at tourism.
Skerray is located between Tongue and Bettyhill, with Bettyhill a distance of nine miles and Tongue around 10 miles away.
Local facilities include schools, shops, petrol stations and hotels, while the Borgie Hotel lies just over two miles from the former church.
Offers over £40,000 are currently being invited by selling agent Young Robertson & Co.