Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn - Galson Estate Trust
The impacts of community land ownership on the local economy
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The people leading community and social growth
Meet just a few of the remarkable people, enterprises and organisations we work with every day.
South West Mull and Iona Development
South West Mull & Iona Development was set up in 2010 to help this remote part of Scotland reach its full potential by consulting with the community and focussing on areas of improvement.
The Shieling Project
The Shieling Project, an off-grid learning centre, that invites and encourages everyone to experience outdoor living, harnesses centuries old skills as a blueprint to a more sustainable future.
Soirbheas
Soirbheas, a registered charity, work to strengthen and support the communities of Glen Urquhart and Strathglass, through revenues from local renewable energy schemes.
Highland Blindcraft
HIE supports Inverness bases social enterprise, Highland Blincraft, develop and grow its range of employment opportunities.
Westray Development Trust
Hear how the community of Westray use their wind turbine to facilitate other services supporting locals and improving their quality of life.
Point and Sandwick Trust
How community-led wind energy is growing the biodiversity of the Outer Hebrides.
Sandwick Social and Economic Development
Wach our video to find out how the community of Sandwick are developing local and visitors services to sustain their community.
West Harris Trust
The West Harris Trust were the first community company to purchase its crofting estate from the Scottish Government in 2010. Read more about their journey here.
Morvern Community Development Company
Find out what can be achieved when community is at the heart of local development
Cumhachd Shlèite
Find out how the community has developed a scheme with environmental and community benefits.
CLIMAVORE
Arts, education and science combine to explore food production and construction, with positive benefits for our climate
Communities and low carbon - SHEAP
Heating a community, fighting fuel poverty and saving the planet.
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Check out our #GoPlaces campaign page to see just some of the wide-ranging activities that community-focused development can deliver.