Community stories: The Isle of Eigg – How a community bought an

Community stories: The Isle of Eigg – How a community bought an island

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In 1997, the Isle of Eigg was bought by its local community. Listen to the story of how the Isle of Eigg community is managing the space for people and wildlife. This episode was recorded as part of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Production by Bespoken Media.

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