Scottish Wildlife Trust gets Inverbroom Estate due to a major donation. Land bigger than Dundee supports conservation.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust bought Inverbroom Estate for £17.5 million. It’s their largest land purchase ever and includes lochs, woods, and peatland. The estate covers about 7,620 hectares.
The charity thanked the mystery donor for their biggest gift in 60 years. They said the estate helps protect Scotland’s wildlife, supporting Scotland’s 2030 target to protect 30% of land and sea for nature. The goal is nature restoration.
Inverbroom has Loch a’Bhraoin, which is 2.5 miles long and lies eight miles south of Ullapool. Two Munros stand at the estate’s edge, and bridges were designed by Sir John Fowler, who built the Forth Rail Bridge.
Jo Pike spoke about the purchase, stating it helps nature and climate efforts. They own the site on UN World Wildlife Day. The site has iconic Scottish species, which they secured for wildlife and people.
Foreign buyers also wanted the land, but the donor made it possible. They want to restore ecosystems, which should also benefit locals. The estate has a large house, which the charity may use as a base or rent as holiday lodging. This would raise funds for projects.
The trust appreciates the generous donor, and Jonny Hughes helped with the donation. He is a Scottish Wildlife Trust ambassador.
The trust plans to work with farmers to promote sustainable farming. This will help nature and local jobs, and they will also offer training and volunteering.