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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Judith Duffy

Long-awaited public buyout vote set to take place in Outer Hebrides

Islanders are hoping for a successful vote in favour of a community buyout of land in the Outer Hebrides

ISLANDERS seeking to expand community land ownership in the Outer Hebrides are hoping the results of a long-awaited vote this week will bring a major step forward.

The owners of the 27,000-acre Bays of Harris Estate have said they will consider selling if there is a “decisive” number of residents who back the plans for a buyout.

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