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First community-owned homes built in Applecross

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The new homes, pictured bottom right, have been built in the village of Applecross

The building of first community-owned accommodation on the Applecross peninsula in the Highlands has been completed.

The three properties are the first affordable houses to be constructed in the village of Applecross for 18 years. 

The development of An Toll Bàn - meaning the fair hollow - was undertaken by the Applecross Community Company (ACC) with support from the Communities Housing Trust (CHT).  

Older residents and people with additional health needs have been given priority for the homes.

The development will be managed by CHT on behalf of ACC.

ACC plans to provide homes and other facilities on the site for young people and families.

The Applecross peninsula is on the west coast of Wester Ross and has views across to the islands of Raasay and Skye.

Reaching the village by road involves following a long and winding coastal route, or the Bealach na Ba, an unclassified road that rises to about 626m (2,053ft) over about four miles (8km).

  • Applecross on the west Highland coast has got its first community-owned homes, and first affordable housing in 18 years.
  • Older residents and people with additional health needs have been given priority for the housing.
  • Applecross Community Company developed the project with support from the Communities Housing Trust.  
  • Housing for families and young people is now planned for the site.