Ste naveličani hrupnih sosedov, prometnih zamaškov in radovednih pogledov čez vrtno ograjo? Na Škotskem imajo rešitev, če imate seveda na bančnem računu nekaj odvečnih milijonov oziroma vsaj nekaj več kot milijon evrov. Naprodaj je namreč cel otok Wiay, kjer vam za zasebnost ne bo treba postavljati visoke ograje. Najbližji sosedje bodo najverjetneje ovce, nad glavo vam bodo krožili orli, namesto mestnega vrveža pa boste poslušali šumenje valov.

Otok leži na Zunanjih Hebridih, ob obali otoka Benbecula, in obsega približno 393 hektarjev. To pomeni dovolj prostora za dolge sprehode, raziskovanje samotnih zalivov in uživanje na peščenih plažah, na katerih vam brisače zagotovo ne bo nihče položil tik ob vašo. Najvišja točka otoka se dviga približno 102 metra nad morjem, med njegovimi naravnimi posebnostmi pa so tudi sladkovodna jezera in zaščiteni zalivi.

Za ljubitelje živali je Wiay pravcati raj. Tu gnezdijo planinski in morski orli, po zelenih površinah pa se pasejo ovce. V preteklosti naj bi jih bilo okoli 200, zato bi lahko rekli, da ima otok precej več štirinožnih prebivalcev kot človeških.

Story from Jam Press (Historic Isle Sale)Pictured: The private and accessible island extending to about 970 acres.Entire historic ISLAND that once sheltered Scotland's Bonnie Prince Charlie after he fled famous battle goes on saleAn entire historic island that once sheltered Scotland's Bonnie Prince Charlie after he fled the Battle of Culloden is up for sale.The Isle of Wiay, just off the east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, extends to approximately 970 acres and comes with sandy beaches, freshwater lochs, sheltered anchorages and an abundance of wildlife.Beinn a' Tuath is the island's highest point at 335ft above sea level.The location also has strong Jacobite associations.In 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie is said to have sought refuge on Wiay while fleeing government forces following his defeat at Culloden, as reported by Luxury Property News.A cave at the foot of Beinn a' Tuath, known locally as Prince Charlie's Rest, is traditionally believed to have sheltered the prince during his escape.Wiay was once home to a small crofting community and traces of its past remain, including the ruins of a cottage overlooking Bagh na Murla, a sheltered bay on the western shore.Planning consent was previously granted to renovate the cottage, although it has now lapsed.The island has no services.Its freshwater lochs offer fishing opportunities, while sporting rights are included in the sale and stalking is among the island's sporting pursuits.The remote landscape has recorded nesting sites for both golden eagles and white-tailed sea eagles.Wiay has also supported around 200 sheep in the past, with good grazing on its lower slopes.Sheltered by Benbecula to the west, the island boasts far-reaching views across the surrounding waters, with the Cuillin mountains of Skye visible on the eastern horizon on clear days.Estate agent Carl Warden said: "The opportunity to own an entire Hebridean island with an asking price below Ł1 million is certain to capture people's imagination."Add in Wiay's traditional connection to Bonnie Prince Charlie, its sandy beaches and extraordinary wildlife, and you have a property with a remarkable story to tell."With approximately 970 acres to call your own, it offers privacy and a sense of escape in a spectacular setting."Wiay is part of the Uists, a chain of interconnected islands in the southern Outer Hebrides.Balivanich on Benbecula is the closest settlement and serves as the commercial and administrative hub of the Uists, with shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, schools, cafés and Benbecula Airport, which provides regular flights to the mainland.The wider Uists are known for their white-sand beaches, machair grasslands, freshwater lochs and abundant wildlife including seals, dolphins and whales, as well as their strong tradition of language and culture.After his crushing defeat at Culloden, Bonnie Prince Charlie went into hiding as government forces hunted him across the Highlands and islands.He eventually escaped to France, helped by Flora MacDonald, who disguised him as her serving woman.The Isle of Wiay is being offered by agents Bell Ingram at offers over Ł995,000.ENDSEDITOR'S NOTE: Non-Exclusive Licence: A non-exclusive licence has been obtained directly from the verified copyright holder. The copyright holder retains the ability to license the content elsewhere.,Image: 1141365266, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: EDITOR'S NOTE: Non-Exclusive Licence: A non-exclusive licence has been obtained directly from the verified copyright holder. The copyright holder retains the ability to license the content elsewhere., Model Release: no

Za ljubitelje živali je Wiay pravcati raj. Foto: Profimedia

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Wiay pa nima le čudovite narave, temveč tudi zgodovino, ki bi jo lahko uporabili za filmski scenarij. Po lokalnem izročilu naj bi se na njem v 18. stoletju skrival princ Charles Edward Stuart, bolj znan kot Bonnie Prince Charlie. Po neuspelem jakobinskem uporu je bežal pred britanskimi vladnimi silami, pri pobegu pa mu je pomagala legendarna Flora MacDonald. Princa je preoblekla v svojo služkinjo in mu omogočila, da se je izognil zasledovalcem. Pozneje mu je uspelo pobegniti v Francijo.

Novi lastnik bo tako poleg zasebnih plaž dobil še zgodbo o kraljevem beguncu. Toda preden začnete načrtovati selitev, velja omeniti nekaj drobnih nevšečnosti. Na otoku namreč ni električnega omrežja, vodovoda ali druge običajne komunalne infrastrukture. Tudi trgovine, restavracije in dostave hrane ne boste našli. Če boste pozabili kupiti mleko, bo pot do najbližje trgovine nekoliko zahtevnejša, kot ste je vajeni.

Na otoku stojijo ruševine stare koče, za katero je nekoč že obstajalo dovoljenje za obnovo, vendar je to poteklo. Morebitni kupec bo moral zato poleg kupnine zagotoviti še precej denarja za ureditev bivanja.

Najbližji naseljeni kraj je Balivanich na sosednjem otoku Benbecula, kjer so trgovine, šole, zdravstvene ustanove in celo letališče. Civilizacija torej ni neznansko daleč, vendar bo treba do nje najprej priti po morju.

Nepremičninski posrednik Carl Warden je prepričan, da bo možnost nakupa celotnega otoka za dober milijon evrov spodbudila domišljijo številnih kupcev. In res, kdo si ne bi želel lastnega koščka Škotske, kjer lahko dan začnete s pogledom na morje namesto s pogledom na sosedovo garažo?

Seveda pa ima življenje na samotnem otoku tudi svojo ceno. In ta se ne konča pri kupnini. Če si zaželite jutranje kave, boste morali najprej poskrbeti, da boste imeli elektriko, vodo in seveda kavo. Toda za popoln mir, zasebne plaže in občutek, da ste gospodar svojega malega sveta, je morda tudi to sprejemljiva žrtev.

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