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LAG Profile

Outer Hebrides

LAG code:

UK-113

Country:

United Kingdom

Main ESI Fund:

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)

ESIF Programme:

Rural Development Programme - Scotland

Contact information

Spoken languages:

English

LAG email:

LAG manager:

Kathlene Morrison

LAG manager email:

Phone:

+44 185 1600 501

Address:

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Council Offices, Sandwick Road

Isle of Lewis, Western Isle

HS1 2BW

United Kingdom

LAG website:

http://www.outerhebridesleader.co.uk

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/outerhebridesleader

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/LEADEROuterHeb

Additional information

Key themes of LAG strategy:

Innovation, Culture & Cultural heritage, Agriculture & Farming, Fisheries and aquaculture, Business development, Economic diversification, Tourism / Territorial branding, Natural environment & Resources / Landscape, Local energy production / renewable energies, Employment / job creation

Physical & demographic characteristics of LAG area:

Island, Coastal, Rural, Isolated / Remote, North Sea, Atlantic

Assets & land use of the LAG area:

Cropland, Pasture, Presence of relevant cultural sites, Protected areas

No. of inhabitants:

26500

Municipalities covered:

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)

Number of LAG staff:

LAG Funding

Total LAG budget:

€ 3 467 061