The Laird of Jura Package - Your Questions Answered
How long will it take to receive my Laird of Jura pack?
Please allow 21 days for delivery, especially if ordering from overseas. If you are placing an order for a special occasion and need the pack before then please contact us before ordering and we will try our best to help you.
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What will I receive when I become a Laird?
Each Laird will receive a handsome title certificate confirming their ownership of the plot of land and an information booklet about Jura. Lairds will also receive details of the location of the plot and information on how to get there. Each Laird will also receive a 10% discount voucher for accommodation at the Jura Hotel.
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Will I really be a Laird?
Yes. The owner of each plot of land has the legal right to bear the title 'Laird'.
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Can a woman be a Laird?
In Scotland the title 'Laird' means 'an owner of land'. It can therefore apply equally to both men and women. By custom a female Laird is usually called Lady, though may choose to call herself Laird if she wishes.
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Will I really own a piece of land on the Isle of Jura?
Yes. You will have full legal ownership of the land. To confirm this a title document will be sent to you in due course.
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Will I have to pay legal fees?
No. The only fee you pay is the £35 (approx $70) you pay to us for the purchase of the land. You will not have to pay any additional costs as we have arranged for the land to be held in trust on your behalf.
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What about taxes on the land?
There are no other taxes to be paid on the land. The only fee you pay is the £35 (approx $70) you pay to us for the purchase of the land. This includes tax.
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Can I visit my plot of land?
Yes. You can visit your plot of land at any time. In your pack you will receive full information on the location of the land plot and how to get there.
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Is the offer only available to people of Scots descent?
No. Anyone can participate in our project whether they have links with Scotland or not. People from all over the world have already acquired their own small piece of Scotland from us.
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How many plots of land can I buy?
You can buy as many plots as you want (subject to availability). You can buy a plot for yourself, or to give as a gift to someone else.
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If I buy enough land can I build on it?
No. Although the land does belong to you a requirement of sale is that it be left in its natural state for the enjoyment of all Lairds and the local wildlife.
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Can I use the title 'Laird' in my passport or driving license?
The title of Laird is recognised all over the world. Whether you can register your title officially will depend on the country you live in.
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As a Laird will I be a member of the aristocracy?
No. The title 'Laird' means landowner. You can become a Laird by buying land in Scotland. Aristocratic titles cannot be bought as they are awarded by the state or passed down through the family line.
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Can I pass the title onto my children?
Yes. You can pass your ownership of the plot of land, and therefore your title, onto anyone you want to. However, the plot cannot be sub-divided.
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Legal notes
As the term Laird means 'owner of land', we have been advised that Scottish law and custom allows land owners to use the term 'Laird'. All the land sale and transfer documentation has been drawn up by a Scottish solicitor to ensure it meets with Scottish law.
Be aware this is an entertainment value purchase. As stated, purchase of this product does not make you a member of the Scottish aristocracy.
Your purchase of a plot of land will be registered by the owner of the surrounding estate and a map of all plots will be kept on Jura to enable you to identify your plot.
The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 Section 4 (1)(b) clearly states that an application for registration of land shall not be accepted by the Keeper if 'it relates to land which is a souvenir plot, that is a piece of land which, being of inconsiderable size or no practical utility, is unlikely to be wanted in isolation except for the sake of mere ownership or for sentimental reasons or commemorative purposes'.
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