Scottish community refused funding to buy land from duke
by Severin Carrell Scotland editor from on (#5ANYA)
Scottish Land Fund raises concerns about split in local support for Wanlockhead bid
A community attempt to buy land surrounding Scotland's highest village, Wanlockhead, has suffered a serious setback after its 1.5m funding bid was rejected.
The Scottish Land Fund told the buyout campaigners earlier this week it had turned down their application for public funding, saying it was worried about the levels of local support and insufficient community consultation.
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