http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/en/node/8567
Highland communities benefit from Scottish Land Fund
Several Highland communities have been successful in gaining the support of the Scottish Land Fund.
Aigas Community Forest: £221,000 award to purchase part of the Aigas Forest, which is by the Crask of Aigas, Beauly, Inverness-shire. They will also lease the remaining area of commercial woodland, bringing the whole forest into community control. The group plan to develop the forest to create economic and social benefits.
Mull and Iona Community Trust, in partnership with Ulva School Community Association: £139,120 to purchase an area of land at Ulva Ferry, on the Isle of Mull. To develop new affordable housing identified as a local priority.
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust: £144,512 to purchase Bonar Bridge Post Office and sorting offices and the associated flat and garden ground to keep this vital local service.
West Glenmoriston Community Company: £95,360 to purchase the former primary school building and grounds situated in the village of Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire and develop it as a community hub.
Find out more about these and the other successful communities on www.ruralgateway.org.uk/en/node/8567
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