Applecross Community Company is a dedicated and passionate organisation focused on improving the quality of life on the peninsula of Applecross in Scotland.

Applecross, Wester Ross
Joined August 2017
We're delighted to publish the #Masterplan for #communityowned #affordablehomes & business units in #Applecross Thanks to @AnnNisbetStudio for your creativity & enthusiasm & thanks to all community members who gave ideas & suggestions applecrosscommunitycompany.o…
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Thanks to our #communityownedhydro project AppleJuice for financially supporting the development of the #Masterplan. Thanks also to SSE’s Sustainable Development Fund & the Crown Estate Scotland for funding @ApplecrossACC to obtain planning permission for the project
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We're looking for a design team for our Sustainable Living in Applecross project of #communityowned #affordablehousing & business units. This builds on the very exciting masterplan by @AnnNisbetStudio Further details at Public Contracts Scotland Please share!
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We are delighted to launch our new Community Transport Vehicle for community use within & beyond the peninsula. Further info & booking details are on our website. Thanks @HighlandCouncil for the vehicle & grant that supports it #communitytransport #ruraltransport #goingplaces
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Last week was busy with visits from @philknott83 from @BroadfordStrath chatting about #communityowned tree nurseries & @HighlandCouncil @albynhousing discussing efforts to increase #affordablehomes on the Applecross peninsula. A busy autumn coming up!
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We are seeking tenders for a feasibility study into developing business units within our “Sustainable Living in Applecross” project, funded by @CrownEstateScot The Invitation to Tender is here: rb.gy/x0zemw @CHTScotland & @RuralHousingSco please can you circulate?
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Our new #communitytransport vehicle has arrived in Applecross with thanks to @HighlandCouncil Today it started providing school transport for the primary school & by September @ApplecrossACC will launch wider community transport activities & transport services.
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Fantastic to have Amy @LearningEarth Woodland Development Officer at @ApplecrossACC speaking about our Applecross Community Woodland | Coille Coimhearsnachd na Comraich project at the Scottish Storytelling Centre this week
It was a pleasure to speak at the opening performance of STUMPED on behalf of @ApplecrossACC. There are 3 more performances of this extraordinary new opera about deforestation & mythology at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.. highly recommended!
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@ApplecrossACC is delighted to receive continued support from @sserenewables to tackle the local #affordablehousingcrisis Grant funding helped construct 3 x all-access homes at An Toll Bàn (pic below) & now kick-starts development of new houses & business units on 2nd site.
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Coille Coimhearsnachd na Comraich | Applecross Community Woodland is at the Edinburgh Fringe! Following the amazing new opera, STUMPED, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre tonight, our Woodland Development Officer, Amy will be telling the inspiring story of restoring Torgarve!
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Coille Coimhearsnachd na Comraich | Applecross Community Woodland makes the papers! Community members were thrilled to receive Colin MacKenzie's hand-carved contribution as part of the project to restore Coille a’ Thorra Ghairbh to a thriving community woodland. @HeritageFundUK
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Delighted to welcome @ThomasCArthur MSP to Applecross. We discussed challenges facing communities like ours and the invaluable support from @HIEScotland which helps fund our LDO's post and drives successful projects such as AppleJuice Hydro scheme and An Toll Bàn housing. (1/2)
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We also shared our exciting future plans for Applecross Community Woodland, community transport, developing An Tobar and affordable housebuilding on the Hydro field. @RuralHousingSco @CHTScotland @HeritageFundUK #CommunityLandFund #ScottishLandFund #communityownership (2/2)
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Delighted that 'An Tobar' is the new name for our community building, selected in our recent community poll. Meaning 'The Well', it evokes the idea of hope and a gathering or meeting place. Supported by  #scottishlandfund & @HIEScotland #CulturalHeritage #communityownership
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Today we've launched a community poll to choose a new Gaelic name for our community building, bought last year with support from #scottishlandfund & @HIEScotland #CulturalHeritage #communityownership
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New sign for our An Toll Bàn affordable houses in sunny-situ, thanks @ApplecrossCroft for the fab design! An Toll Bàn are the 1st #communityowned homes to be built in Applecross, thanks to support from @CHTScotland @HIEScotland SSE's Sustainable Development Fund #RuralHousingFund
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Thank you @VisitDundreggan for hosting Coille Coimhearsnachd na Comraich | Applecross Community Woodland! We explored Gaelic-led approaches to interpretation with presentations from Anna Macquarrie & Roddy Maclean. Very inspired to bring ideas back to Applecross @HeritageFundSCO
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Applecross Community Company retweeted
Packed room at ⁦@RuralHousingSco⁩ #RHS2024 hearing from ⁦@macinnes_megan⁩ about ⁦@ApplecrossACC⁩ housing project. It’s been a brilliant conference so far lots of knowledge and experience exchanging.
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Applecross Community Company retweeted
Excellent presentation from @macinnes_megan of @ApplecrossACC on importance of releasing land for housing in areas with concentrated land ownership. @RuralHousingSco conference in Aviemore. #landreform #housing
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Applecross Community Company retweeted
We are inviting tenders from Forest Ecologists to carry out a Woodland Survey for Coille Coimhearsnachd na Comraich | Applecross Community Woodland. Invitation to tender & further info: bit.ly/3HvDRoy Please help us to circulate! Deadline: Monday 12th Feb
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