Further support for Gairloch Shieling project
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A UK government grant has been given towards efforts to by a Gairloch restaurant.
As part of the £8 million UK government Community Ownership Fund, those behind the plan to buy The Shieling in Gairloch are to receive £128,189.
Gairloch and Loch Ewe Action Forum (GALE) wants to buy and convert the space into a community pub that, once complete, will offer a year-round social venue and hub for the community.
UK government minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord said: "Through the fund we are now supporting 43 community groups across Scotland to the tune of £13.6 million to breathe new life into the places where they live, work and play.
“In total we are directly investing more than £2.7 billion in hundreds of projects across Scotland as we help grow our economy and level up the country."
Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove said: “Investing in communities improves lives – whether that’s rebuilding a community centre, rescuing historic pubs and theatres or upgrading sports facilities used by families every day.
“These are unique and cherished places, valued by local people of all ages, and we know how much they mean to communities.
"The Community Ownership Fund is about restoring pride in the places people call home and I’m delighted to be funding these projects.”
