The project received a £1.1m investment from seafood company Mowi Scotland Limited, which has a local fish farm. The company’s contribution covered the purchase of three of the homes, which will be used as staff accommodation for Mowi employees working at the island’s fish farm, as well as essential infrastructure improvements for the wider development.

Harper Macleod has been a key partner throughout this initiative. The firm’s involvement began in 2020 when Calum MacLeod, partner in Rural Property, Forestry, Community Land & Crofting, advised CCDC on the purchase of the development site. Since then, Harper Macleod has provided legal expertise on site assembly, securities for funding, and the final house sales to Mowi. The project has come full circle, with Calum’s initial work on acquiring the site paving the way for its transformation into much needed housing. This continuity highlights the strength of Harper Macleod’s long-term commitment to supporting impactful community projects.

Euan Bowie, senior solicitor in commercial real estate based in Inverness, who completed the sale of the three houses at Scalasaig on Colonsay to Mowi, said: “This development represents a significant achievement for the Colonsay Community Development Company and the island. The partnership with Mowi Scotland Limited demonstrates how collaboration can address housing challenges while boosting local businesses and the community as a whole. We are proud to have been part of this journey from the beginning.”