Issue - meetings

Presentation from Business Development Manager, Gigha Heritage Trust

The Committee gave consideration to a presentation from the Business Development Manager at the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust.  Ms Millar outlined the current activities of the Trust together with the developments made so far on the island, which included the renovation of 28 houses as part of an ongoing investment programme, the installation of moorings and pontoon facilities and the successful marketing of self-catering accommodation, activity centre, airstrip and Achamore Gardens.   Ms Millar provided information on the Gateway to Gigha Project; the Housing and Community Hub Development and Ardminish Campsite.  She also outlined the work being taken forward by the younger generation on Gigha to develop opportunities to allow them to remain on the island and also to be more involved in its development.  Ms Millar outlined the future goals of the Trust, which included finding a sustainable future for Achamore Gardens; the creation of an assisted living complex to support elderly residents staying on Gigha and providing a better quality of life for them. 

The Chair thanked Ms Millar for the informative presentation. 

Decision:

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the contents of the information provided. 

(Ref:  Presentation by Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, submitted.)