Biggest community land purchase in Scottish history

[Kith Crannog]

Great news. Thanks for adding me to the group Tony.
Blessings, Kith /|\
On Friday, 1 December 2006 11:32:46 UTC, Tony Gosling wrote:
>
> Biggest community land purchase in Scottish history
> Residents celebrate South Uist buy-out
> http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/75620.html
>
> DAVID ROSS, Highland Correspondent, Glasgow Herald
> November 30 2006
>
> The biggest community land purchase in Scottish history will be
> completed today when 2700 islanders on South Uist, Eriskay and
> Benbecula
> take control of the 92,000-acre South Uist Estate.
>
> Beacons will be lit on the islands tonight as the residents celebrate
> their historic buy-out for £4.5m. They had a final boost yesterday
> when
> Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) approved £150,000 of funding to
> support
> the purchase.
>
> The board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise agreed to give £2m
> earlier
> this month, after a £2m contribution was approved by the Big Lottery
> Fund's growing community assets fund.
>
> The islanders' worldwide appeal has already raised £50,000, which
> still
> leaves a shortfall of £20,000. But it is expected Western Isles
> Council
> will make a significant contribution next month, and the purchase can
> proceed as the community has bank borrowing facilities to bridge any
> gap
> in the meantime.
>
> SNH will work with the community on the estate to manage designated
> sites of international importance to the natural heritage. The machairs
> of South Uist are an outstanding asset and support a range of habitats
> and species unique to the area.
>
> David Maclennan, SNH Western Isles area manager, said: "The purchase of
> South Uist is an exciting opportunity for the community and for SNH."
>
> South Uist community buy out goes ahead
> http://www.stv.tv/news/newArticle1704399
>
> Hebridian islanders are celebrating a momentous turning point in their
> history as Scotland's largest community buyout goes ahead. The South
> Uist estate will now belong to those who live and work in it, as the
> locals secured the £4.5 million to buy it.
>
> The Big Lottery Fund has awarded them £2 million, with Highlands and
> Islands Enterprise matching that amount earlier this month.
>
>
> etc...
> http://news.google.com/news?ncl=1111597031
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