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From the low tide of the sea to the highest mountain tops Community ownership of the Isle of Eigg Amanda Bryan: Chair IEHT
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From the low tide of the sea to the highest mountain tops
Community ownership of the Isle of Eigg
Amanda Bryan: Chair IEHT
EiggLocated off the West coast of Scotland
Part of the Small Isles
Size: 9km by 5km (31km2)
Accessible by ferry from Mallaig5 days a week in winter6 days a week in summer(weather permitting)
ServicesPrimary SchoolSecondary School (Mallaig)GP (Sleat, Skye)
History
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The Buyout: 12th June 1997
Isle of Eigg Heritage TrustIEHT
(IERA, SWT, HC)
Eigg TradingEigg
ConstructionEigg Electric Eigg Tearoom
Company Secretary
Achievements: IEHTAn Laimhrig (Hub)
o Shop
o Tearoom
o Craft Shop
o Toilets/ Showers
o IEHT Office
Achievements: IEHTHousing:
o Secure affordable tenancies
o Refurbished Trust housing
o Housing Policy: Affordable plots for self build
o Sales: e.g. Lodge
Achievements: IEHTLand Management:
o Crofting: Created 4 new crofts
o Restructured 3 Farms
o Infrastructure improvements: Fencing, Dyking, Paths
o Forest Management (250Ha)
o Environmental improvements: Peatland, Native woodlands
Achievements: IEHTIsland Wide Electrification Scheme
o Island Grid (11km cable)
o 3 Hydro Schemes (1 * 100kW, 2 * 6kW)
o 4 Wind Turbines (4 * 6kW)
o PV (50kW)
o Diesel Back Up
o Energy Control Measures (5kW/ house, 10kW/ business)
o Battery Storage
Achievements: Partnershipso New Pier & Ferry: Highland Council & CalMac
o GP Surgery: NHS Highland
o Broadband: Hebnet
o Volunteering: SNH & SWT
o Eigg Lodge: Earth Connections
o Community Hall: Eigg Community Association
EU SupportLEADER RDP Structural Funds
IEHT – An Laimhrig/ Tearoom IEHT – Forest Management IEHT - Electrification
IEHT – Development Manager IEHT – Small Scale Processing HC - Piers
IEHT – Hydro Tenants - Various Calmac - Ferry
IEHT - Training
IEHT – Wood Fuel Phase 1
Hebnet - Broadband
Small Isles CC: Marketing
TransformationSustainable Population
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0-4 Years 5-17 Years 18-60/64 Years 65 + Years Total
Eigg Residents
1997 2007 2017
TransformationSustainable Livelihoods
eiggtime.com
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What Next for IEHTGrowing our Community
o 4 New Affordable Houses for Rent
Reinvesting in Infrastructure
o Upgrading Electric
o New Community Hub at Galmisdale
Long Term Financial Sustainability
o Camping Pods
o Wood Fuel Business
Come Visit: www.isleofeigg.org
