ON Tiree a few years ago, a planning application from a local family was inundated with objections from people who visit regularly or who own second…
The Isle of Tiree may be beautiful, but 'cha toir boidhchead bruich air poit'. Beauty will not boil a pot
On the other hand, if the proposed property is a fairly simple affair, on or near a croft, and to be lived in by people who wish to be there permanently and financially contribute to an area, it seems to be an uphill battle to get so much as a shed approved. They made a statement. Not designed to calm local frustration. Not announcing redoubled lobbying efforts to ensure more funding for our beauty spots. Not opening a dialogue. Instead, it reprimanded the naughty locals. If you make too much fuss all the tourists will be gone, and then where will you poor peasants be? I’m paraphrasing but that’s the general gist.
As my grandfather was apparently wont to say, in Gaelic: “Cha toir boidhchead bruich air poit.” Beauty will not boil a pot. To put it bluntly, you cannot eat the view.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Scottish Curling 'saddened' by Ayr rink closureScottish Curling are 'saddened' by the closure of Ayr Ice Rink, having said all of the country's facilities had a chance of staying open.
Read more »
Scottish Police Federation say cops should get ‘fair’ 8.5 per cent pay risePolice are being urged not to report for duty when they should not be working, as the body that represents rank-and-file officers called for a…
Read more »
Scottish Government will not pause short-term let regulations, says YousafTHE Scottish Government will not extend the deadline for short-term let operators to apply for a licence, Humza Yousaf has insisted.
Read more »
Newly released Scottish Labour accounts 'prove they aren't a party'SCOTTISH Labour only meet their financial obligations due to “financial assistance” from the UK Labour party, newly published accounts…
Read more »
Luxury Scottish hotel falls into administrationStaff at a popular five-star hotel and wedding venue face an uncertain future after the business fell into administration.
Read more »
Jeremy Corbyn backs new Scottish independence referendum 'soon'The hard Left icon told the Edinburgh Festival Fringe that he would have allowed a vote to take place as early as 2021 if he had become prime minister in 2019.
Read more »