A Stake in Something Special: Two Weeks to Go

sarahlwi
Jun 16
3 min read

Just two weeks left.

That’s your window to apply for shares in the Glenuig Inn Community Buyout, and help secure the future of one of the Highlands’ most iconic, eccentric, and genuinely beloved gathering places.

Whether you’ve played a tune at a Sunday session, kayaked in for a pint, watched the weather roll in from the bar, or just remember your chips tasting better because of the sea air and live music, you’ll know: Glenuig Inn is more than just a pub.

It’s a feeling. A place where strangers become neighbours. A place where music, laughter, and good company are always on tap.

Now, we're inviting you to own a little piece of it.

📈 Where We’re At

Thanks to supporters near and far, we’ve now raised over £267,000 of our £300,000 optimum share offer target. That’s a whopping 89% — with just two weeks to go until the offer closes on Sunday 30 June.

Reaching our optimum target means less reliance on grant funding and loans, and more financial breathing room to shape a bright, sustainable future.

We’re nearly there. But we need that final push. Could it come from you?

💬 Why People Are Investing

“I’m not from Glenuig — but I’ve always felt like I belonged when I visit. That’s worth investing in.” - Rebecca

“Glenuig’s a fantastically enterprising place. Locals built the village hall (which is now on the Highland gig circuit), own the shop, put in Wi-Fi, run the moorings and the History Hut — and now the Inn is the last piece of the jigsaw. It’s really exciting to think future generations will have somewhere to work, perform music, run festivals or kayak tours. It’s full of potential for the place — and just a lovely thing to be part of.”— Malcolm, Supporter

“I’m investing in Glenuig Community Inn because I think it’s really important to have the Inn in community hands. The more we raise — and the sooner — the better, to secure our funding to buy the Inn. Please consider buying shares or making any donation you can.”— Lou, Glenuig resident

🧭 So What’s the Plan?

We’ve already taken over the lease and are busy running the Inn — but this community share offer is the crucial step that unlocks full ownership.

By buying the Inn outright, we’ll be able to:

Invest in the fabric of the building and make it more energy-efficient
Offer fair, secure jobs in a remote area
Support year-round community events and local musicians
Keep the doors open through the winter - not just for tourists, but for locals too

And because we’re a Community Benefit Society, any surplus gets reinvested into the Inn or donated to local causes. No private profit. No big-shot shareholders, just real people who care.

✨ Three Great Reasons to Apply Today

You become a co-owner of something real and rooted in place. You get voting rights and membership of the society behind the buyout.
You help protect a vital Highland hub, for now and the future. Every share sold reduces the need for loans, strengthens our grant applications, and builds long-term stability.
You get to say you own part of a remote West Coast inn. Which, let’s be honest, makes you roughly 1000% cooler at dinner parties.