Buccleuch to sell Langholm moor

Buccleuch Estate Press Release 30 May 2019

LAND TO BE MARKETED FOR SALE ON BUCCLEUCH’S BORDERS ESTATE

Buccleuch announced today it intends to sell a substantial landholding the Scottish Borders, including Langholm Moor.

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Part of the Langholm Estate

Following a review of […]

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