Fifteen delighted families have received the keys to their new affordable homes in Skye - as one of the most ambitious and long-running housing developments on the island is completed.
Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association (LSHA) began work on the Campbell’s Farm site in Broadford in 2008, with strong support from Scottish Government.
Most of them, a mix of three, two and one-bedroom properties, have been allocated to tenants previously living in south Skye in unsuitable accommodation.
The latest handover comes two years after the Scottish Parliament declared a national housing emergency and will help reduce housing pressures in Broadford, the second biggest settlement in the island after Portree.
LSHA chairman Ian Young said: "The sixth and final phase of Campbell's Farm is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to address the shortage of affordable housing in south Skye.
"Our master plan for Broadford has yielded a total of 128 completed homes over the past 22 years and is a key element of our long-term plan to ensure it remains a robust and thriving community.
“Over the next five years, we’re planning to build a further 182 new homes across our area of operation as part of LSHA’s strong commitment to work with partner organisations, such as Scottish Government and The Highland Council, to increase the supply of affordable housing."
A third of the new homes will be occupied by key workers from local emergency services, The Highland Council and NHS Highland.
In addition, three homes have also been allocated to existing tenants - in line with Highland Housing Register priorities – freeing up more properties to local residents with housing need.
The handover will see the total number of homes built by Compass Building and Construction Services in phase six rising to 56 since work started in 2022. The mix of social rented, shared equity and homes for private ownership was financed by Scottish Ministers More Homes Funding, LSHA and The Highland Council Infrastructure funding.