UrAcres · Scotland land data
Price per acre of land in Scotland, by region
Across 79 priced plots UrAcres tracked in Scotland as of 2026-06-19, the cheapest land by median price per acre is in South Lanarkshire at about £2,326/acre, rising to about £99,500/acre in Argyll and Bute. 29 of those plots are priced under £25,000.
Updated 2026-06-19 · 11 regions with enough priced listings to report
| Region | Priced | Cheapest | Median | Cheapest £/acre | Median £/acre | Under £10k | Under £25k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lanarkshire | 4 | £12,000 | £58,500 | £2,326 | £2,326 | 0 | 1 |
| Highland | 22 | £3,000 | £26,500 | £5,301 | £24,786 | 7 | 11 |
| Stirling | 4 | £17,000 | £137,000 | £25,373 | £25,373 | 0 | 1 |
| Argyll and Bute | 9 | £25,000 | £75,000 | £70,000 | £99,500 | 0 | 1 |
| Aberdeenshire | 8 | £2,000 | £4,000 | — | — | 5 | 5 |
| Renfrewshire | 4 | £2,000 | £8,500 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| South Ayrshire | 7 | £10,000 | £18,000 | — | — | 2 | 4 |
| North Ayrshire | 3 | £23,000 | £50,000 | — | — | 0 | 1 |
| Falkirk | 5 | £4,000 | £155,000 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dumfries and Galloway | 6 | £40,000 | £235,000 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Fife | 7 | £60,000 | £245,000 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Ranked cheapest median price-per-acre first. "£/acre" is derived only where a plot lists both a price and a size; regions need several priced listings to appear, so this is a guide to relative affordability, not a valuation. Figures are a point-in-time snapshot of live listings and will change.
How much does an acre of land cost in Scotland?
Based on 79 priced plots tracked by UrAcres (as of 2026-06-19), the median works out at roughly £25,079 per acre — but it varies widely by region and by what the land can be used for.
Where is the cheapest land in Scotland?
South Lanarkshire has the lowest median price per acre in our data (about £2,326/acre), with its cheapest plot listed at £12,000.
How do I find cheap or off-grid land in Scotland?
UrAcres aggregates land for sale from across Scotland — the vacant & derelict land register, woodland for sale, crofts, auctions and listing portals — ranks it cheapest price-per-acre first, and flags off-grid suitability (flood risk, protected designations, water and road access) on each plot.