2 Cheap Scottish Smallholdings in Same Auction, What Happened?
THE PROPERTIES
Mosside Farmhouse, Nr Ellon, Aberdeenshire | 2 bed | 8.7 acres | Guide £130,000
A former farmhouse with garage, four former stables and 8.7 acres near Ellon, 15 miles north of Aberdeen on the A90. Requires moderate refurbishment — internal works started but unfinished. Steading conversion potential. Home Report discount flagged by agent. Fully presented with 18 photos and video tour.
Jackston of Melrose, Gamrie, nr Banff, Banffshire | 3 bed | 4.5 acres | Guide £110,000
A traditional stone farm cottage with dilapidated outbuildings and approximately 4.5 acres on the Banffshire coast, 6 miles east of Banff. Requires upgrading throughout. Former equestrian outbuildings. Land extent not clear from the listing — I found a separate land plan which confirmed the 4.5 acres and included the outbuildings. 10 photos, no video.
🔨 WHAT THIS VIDEO COVERS
✅ Full property rundown on both Scottish smallholdings before auction
✅ What the Rightmove listings did and didn't tell buyers
✅ Why listing quality affects auction results
✅ What Scottish buyers are paying for land and outbuildings right now
🏡 MY VERDICT
The results came down to three things: acreage clarity, outbuilding opportunity, and listing presentation. One property made the case for itself clearly and buyers responded. The other left too many unanswered questions — and at online auction, unanswered questions cost you bidders.
⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction — same auction, very different results
00:24 Property 1 - Jackston of Melrose, Gamrie
05:48 Property 2 - Mosside Farmhouse, Ellon
12:31 The auction results
13:30 What went wrong?
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