\n A spokesperson for the pub told The Herald: “This is a great opportunity to spend the summer working within\u00a0a close-knit\u00a0team in a stunning part of the West Coast.”\n<\/p>\n
\n After decades of private ownership, locals on the Knoydart Peninsula succeeded in their bid to buy the pub in a landmark deal in March 2022 following a 14-month fundraising effort that raised over \u00a3320,000.\n<\/p>\n
\n Prior to that, the future of the pub, which dates back to the 1700s,\u00a0was\u00a0at risk after the former owner put it on the market in February 2021.\n<\/p>\n
\n In the wake of the community buy-out, the pub operated on a drinks-only basis for the first summer season in 2022 and a reduced basis from November before closing for extensive renovations in January of 2023.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n The Old Forge is located in the village of Inverie on the Knoydart Peninsula (Image: free)\n<\/p>\n
\n A team of locals carried out most of the refurbishment work, which involved re-insulating the property, installing new windows, electrics and heating systems.\n<\/p>\n
\n As well as a complete redesign at the back to create new toilets, entrances, kitchen, storage and cellar, the refurbishment project also saw the creation of a second, smaller public bar.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n The pub reopened in August 2023\u00a0– just in time for the influx of visitors for the Knoydart Games –\u00a0 to once again\u00a0form\u00a0the heart of local life for the 120-strong Knoydart community.\n<\/p>\n