Why are we building houses at Ulva Ferry?                                                                            

The Ulva Ferry area (from Torloisk to Kellan and encompassing the Isles of Ulva and Gometra), includes some of the most stunning land and seascapes in the UK and the area is a designated National Scenic Area.  It has a rich social history, not least as Lachlan Macquarie, the ‘father of Australia’ was born on Ulva.

Today, the area suffers from being geographically isolated with few affordable housing options for local people, especially young families, and the local school was threatened with closure in 2010.  The Housing Project follows the successful campaign by Ulva School Community Association (USCA) to keep Ulva School open.  A subsequent community consultation identified affordable housing as a top priority for the area, and now, after extensive community consultation, two three-bedroom houses are being built next to the School.   These houses will be offered to local families for rental.  By providing secure, affordable houses there will be many wider social and economic benefits for this fragile community as local people can continue to live, work and go to school in the area.  The houses are being designed by Tobermory-based architect practice, Thorne Wyness (www.thornewyness.co.uk), whose low energy design will be sympathetic to the landscape, and the houses will be constructed by a local contractor.

How you can help

The importance of the housing project has been recognised by grants from both the Scottish Land Fund and Argyll & Bute Council, totalling over £320,000, however further funding is required to complete the build.  By buying a virtual brick you are contributing to ensuring the future viability of this fantastic community.  Your donation, however small, will help us make community housing a reality.  All the funds donated via this Justgiving page will contribute directly and soley to the cost of building our community houses.

Show your support

As a token of our appreciation, you are invited to leave a message of support, which will be included in a Book of Benefactors.  The book will be on public display on completion of the project.

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