Wee update.Checked my paperwork and I actually bought these guys in September 07 and they were only a few weeks old so they are more about 1 and a half.They are weighing in just short of 500g and are 125mm from front to back.Also these were sold to me as cherryhead redfoots but I am not actually sure that such a thing exists.Hope this helps.
I am based near Stirling.It depends what you mean by starter tortoise.All tortoise have specialist care requirements.I keep these in a 5x2x2 vivarium.The substrate is a mix of forest compost with orchid bark to keep up humidity.They have a large water area as they like to soak.This should be changed daily.The other end of the viv has a basking spot(infrared lamp)and the whole viv is lit by a UV 5 flourescent tube.Hope this helps.You can find more info on the net.