Scottish islanders launch Airbnb rival in fight against second homes crisis

Local group hopes to take on tech giant and help keep hold of tourist revenue

Rhoda Meek knows the power of Scottish islands working together. During the first lockdown she created a website for more than 360 businesses from Arran to Ulva to sell their wares while the pandemic prevented visitors.

Now she and her neighbours have launched a holiday lettings website that aims to take on Airbnb and ensure that more of the islands' tourism revenue stays local.