Bays of Harris community group secures £1m to buy 27,000-acre estate
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Bays of Harris community group secures £1m to buy 27,000-acre estate

1 hours ago · Originally published 5 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Funding secured by Bays of Harris group for 27,000-acre estate buyout
After a 14-year campaign, the Bays of Harris Community Estate Ltd has been awarded over £1m by the Scottish Land Fund to purchase a 27,181-acre estate. This funding allows the community to take ownership of the land between Tarbert and Leverburgh, securing local control over the area's future.
Source: STV News Western Isles
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