North West Mull Community Woodland Company has received an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the lease and use of the old sheep shed located on the hill above Bearnus Bothy, Ulva, along with the associated field area.
About the proposal
The received EOI proposes the following:
Proposed use: keeping of pigs, alongside repair and restoration of the existing building to support agricultural use.
Community benefit:
- Bringing a derelict and unused building and surrounding field area back into active use
- Supporting agricultural activity on Ulva and contributing to the island’s economic sustainability
- Providing raw materials for a proposed Ulva-based food production venture
- Enhancing land management by restoring overgrown ground and improving habitat condition
Investment in the asset: the proposal includes private investment by the applicant to repair the building and prepare it for livestock use, ensuring its long-term preservation and reuse.
We are sharing this information to give the community the opportunity to provide feedback or submit alternative proposals.
Provide feedback
You can share your views on the received proposal or the use of the asset. Feedback will be considered before any decision is made.
Submit your own EOI
If you or your group have an alternative idea for using this asset, you are also welcome to submit your own EOI. To do so, you will need to complete an Expression of Interest Form, which is available for download below. Please see the News article posted on 12th February 2025, as it explains the EOI procedure.
EOIs may be submitted at any time for other community-owned assets. If you have a proposal for using one of the Charity’s properties or land, you are welcome to get in touch.
Your EOI must address:
- What the asset will be used for
- How it will benefit the community
- How it aligns with NWMCWC values
- Any relevant experience
- Environmental or cultural considerations, if applicable
Key details
- Deadline for EOIs and feedback: 5pm on 19th March 2026
- How to submit: Send your EOI or feedback to admin@nwmullwoodland.co.uk or post it to North West Mull Community Woodland Company, Penmore Mill, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, PA75 6QS.
Decision making process
All proposals will be assessed using a scoring system to ensure decisions are fair and transparent. Directors or staff with any personal, family, or professional connections to applicants must declare these connections. While having connections will not automatically exclude them from the process, their involvement will be appropriately managed to ensure impartiality. This may include additional scrutiny of the decision or oversight by uninvolved directors.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Alicja Newbrook at alicja@nwmullwoodland.co.uk.
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