Canna’s future

It IS with regret that we once again correspond via the national press as a community voice. Our last letter was sent in May of last year, after six adult residents announced their decision to leave the Isle of Canna. We were saddened that a further two adult residents decided to leave in February of this year. What is disappointing is that there are 11 adult members of the Canna island community affected by all the negative press surrounding this latest departure.

There is a very hardworking community here on Canna, dedicated to the island and the positive aspects of its future. Mention has been made of community ownership, but this requires a community that agrees to it.

The eight adults who left Canna no longer have a say in how this island should be managed and the community of Canna would like to make it very clear that we have no wish to participate in any community ownership scheme and are more than happy with our current partnership with the National Trust for Scotland.

We look forward to a very prosperous future in that partnership. There are loads of opportunities on Canna for those willing to work hard for it – such as the recent advertisment for tenants for Tighard Guest House (your report, 9 March). Canna may not suit everyone, but those that live here are very committed to the island and the wellbeing of its community and many visitors.

The Canna Community Association