The Assynt Foundation was established ahead of the landmark
community buy-out of the Glencanisp and Drumrunie Estates in the
North-West Highlands of Scotland in June 2005. This purchase
transferred ownership of 44,400 acres of stunningly beautiful
natural land to the community of Assynt.
Following a development appraisal undertaken in 2006, it was
decided to seek substantial funding to redevelop the Lodge. One
aspect of the redevelopment was to improve energy and heat
efficiency, which has been achieved by installing a woodchip
heating system and solar thermal panels . This has also supported
additional business development by using locally produced and
supplied woodchip.
This event will help guide you from the idea to installation and
increase your community capacity to take your project forward. The
morning session consists of presentations which cover everything
from the type of business structure your community needs, through
project design, to how to finance the installation . In the
afternoon you will have the opportunity to look at the renewables
installed at Glencanisp and to talk to Assynt Foundation members
about their experience.