Stòras Uibhist is a company limited by guarantee that purchased the shares of South Uist Estates Ltd., on behalf of the local community, from the private syndicate that previously owned it. Funding support for the buyout came from the Scottish Government, HIE, Comhairle nan Eilan Siar, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Big Lottery Fund, among others. Significant funds were also raised locally and through the fundraising efforts of the company Directors and local volunteers.
Previously known as the Long Island Estate and once owned by the notorious Gordon of Cluny, Stòras Uibhist is now managed for and on behalf of the local community. The Directors of the company are democratically elected by the Full Members of the company, who must live in the Estate area.
All surpluses generated by the company will be re-invested to benefit the local economy and social infrastructure of the area.
In addition to the commercial activity undertaken, the Directors and Chief Executive of the company lobby on behalf of the local community for improvement of services and facilities that will benefit the economic and social infrastructure of the islands.
Files available for download:
AGM documentation
- AGM notification (.pdf)
- AGM agenda (.pdf)
- AGM business review (.pdf)
- Sealladh na Beinne Moire draft accounts (.pdf)
Background
- Stòras Uibhist business plan
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (.pdf)
- Articles of Association (.pdf)
Membership
Board meeting reports
Newsletters
- February 2008 (.pdf, .doc)
- August 2007 (.pdf)
Press releases
- 22 January 2008 - Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry service (.pdf)
- 26 September 2007 - Submission to Shucksmith Inquiry (.pdf)
Letters, tenders, submissions
- Shucksmith submission (.pdf)
- Daliburgh School submission (.pdf)
- CalMac tender - Costed Bids (.pdf), Optional Variant Bids (.pdf)
- Township Clerk housing letter (.pdf)
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