Plans have been submitted for the £480 million Brae of Angus golf resort at Wellbank in Angus.
The development is being spearheaded by Angus Land Company Ltd (ALC), which recently acquired the 350-acre site at Shank of Omachie. Private investment firm Mocca Capital is partnering with international developer Castle Properties, which has experience delivering similar mixed-use schemes, to take the project forward.
The ambitious proposals include an 18-hole championship golf course, a golf academy and a country club featuring a gym, swimming pools and spa facilities. Plans also include a potential first five-star hotel for Angus, alongside more than 180 residential plots.
Natalie Calderbank, director of Angus Land Company, said: “We are delighted to be submitting our proposals for the Brae of Angus in this Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) submission. The scheme represents a new and exciting vision for the area and its community, with a well-thought-out and sustainably constructed blend of amenities that support the broader initiatives of the region.
“Brae of Angus is a truly multi-faceted scheme that delivers for the growing demand across Scotland for high-quality hospitality, golf and leisure experiences whilst promoting the best of the region’s heritage, provenance and produce. With multi-generation accommodation, all-season golf provision, and best-in-class leisure and wellness facilities, the proposed development strengthens the region’s tourism offer and complements its established reputation as a leading golf destination.
“We believe Brae of Angus is a unique opportunity to create a destination within Angus, knitting this community into the East Coast golf belt of Scotland and creating a place to live, play and stay. Our commitment to sustainability has informed our design principles beyond buildings and landscape and into the communities here past and present, remembering the history of this land and providing modern and exciting educational development initiatives for all ages and commercial integration for local businesses.
“The residential element is designed to meet local housing demand with a range of offerings from two-bedroom cottages to large family homes – all playing an important role in supporting delivery of the wider destination, with proceeds reinvested to help deliver the hotel, golf and broader facilities.
“We would like to thank everyone who took the time to engage with the proposals during the consultation process; your feedback has been warmly welcomed, and we look forward to continuing that dialogue as Angus Council considers the application.”