>Applications have opened for 17 properties in Kilbeg in Sleat.
>They have been built near Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – Scotland’s National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture – and the development is to have about 100 homes in total.
>There is an expectation Kilbeg will attract Gaelic speakers, though the development is open to anyone who wants to live or work in the area.
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>The 17 new affordable homes include six for social rent with Highland Council, eight properties for sale and three discounted Communities Housing Trust self-build plots.
>Once completed, the village would have a mix of discounted rent and sale family homes, level-access and wheelchair accessible homes.
>Nearby are a primary school and nursery, medical centre and GP practice and a café.
>There is a community shop about two miles away in Armadale.
Now more than ever it’s easier to be online and not in person so the appeal of living in our islands must be increasing.
If we want to increase our population then that’s got to be a good way to do it
Will there be anything in the contracts for the properties for sale to prevent the buyers from using it for air b&b ? Hopefully this area is protected under the new licensing
How fantastic is this, and what a change it makes to see Skye being seen as a place to live in, rather than an empty wilderness for tourists and large landowners.
The fact that its the first village in Skye for 100 years is ridiculous though.
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>Applications have opened for 17 properties in Kilbeg in Sleat.
>They have been built near Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – Scotland’s National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture – and the development is to have about 100 homes in total.
>There is an expectation Kilbeg will attract Gaelic speakers, though the development is open to anyone who wants to live or work in the area.
…
>The 17 new affordable homes include six for social rent with Highland Council, eight properties for sale and three discounted Communities Housing Trust self-build plots.
>Once completed, the village would have a mix of discounted rent and sale family homes, level-access and wheelchair accessible homes.
>Nearby are a primary school and nursery, medical centre and GP practice and a café.
>There is a community shop about two miles away in Armadale.
Now more than ever it’s easier to be online and not in person so the appeal of living in our islands must be increasing.
If we want to increase our population then that’s got to be a good way to do it
Will there be anything in the contracts for the properties for sale to prevent the buyers from using it for air b&b ? Hopefully this area is protected under the new licensing
How fantastic is this, and what a change it makes to see Skye being seen as a place to live in, rather than an empty wilderness for tourists and large landowners.
The fact that its the first village in Skye for 100 years is ridiculous though.
Good.