Community ownership: case studies

A series of case studies of community ownership organisations across Scotland.


Garbh Allt Community Initiative

Asset:  3000 acres – Helmsdale, Sutherland, purchased in 2018 [tbc], acquired by negotiation from Sutherland Estates. Includes crofting townships of Portgower, Gartymore, West Helmsdale and Marrel.

Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/garbhalltcommunityinitiative/

Contact: Carolyn Smith – Secretary: secretary.garbhallt@gmail.com

Scottish Land Fund grant – £273,000

Projects and activities:  

Plans in hand to:

  • re-establish the green roads network
  • peat management and 
  • carry out works to improve and protect an area of SSSI.

Contact

Email: Janet.Mountford-Smith@gov.scot

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