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Trust acquires Scottish crofting estate
A trust has become the first community group in Scotland to complete the purchase of a Scottish government-owned crofting estate, after acquiring land on the Isle of Harris.
The West Harris Trust has taken control of 6,578 hectares (16,255 acres) of land, incorporating the Borve, Luskentyre and Scaristavore estates in a bid to improve the tourism potential of the area. Plans for the land acquired by the trust include improvements to Scarista Golf Course, enhanced access to the beach, a new café/restaurants and the provision of a site for touring caravans and camping.
Scottish environment minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "This land transfer is the culmination of a great deal of hard work, determination and commitment on the part of the West Harris Trust. "Community ownership plays a very important role in the empowerment of communities: it improves self reliance and offers opportunities for employment, skill development and economic success."
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