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A Tiree crofter has launched a booking platform for holiday homes on airbnb shetland islands Scottish Islands that reinvests into projects that support local communities. Mark Rowe reports. Holidaymakers seeking to vacation on Scottish islands can now book via a social-enterprise rival to Airbnb that reinvests profits into affordable housing and community projects. The move has come among frustration from islanders, airbnb shetland islands, across Shetland, Orkney and the Inner and Outer Hebrides, that ever-greater numbers of properties are rented out for tourism.

A NEW website has been set up to give holiday accommodation providers in the Scottish islands an alternative to Airbnb — with the surplus income made by its operator due to go to small businesses and housing projects. IsleHoliday has been set up by Tiree-based Rhoda Meek, who was also the driving force behind an online directory and shop which now sells more than 4, products from businesses in the Scottish islands. It is set to launch in the coming weeks, and Shetland-based accommodation providers are encouraged to register their interest. The availability of affordable property in the islands — including Shetland — has been brought into sharp focus during the pandemic, with an increase in demand in the property market. When asked if IsleHoliday may in effect encourage more homes in the islands to become short-term rentals rather than permanent residences, Meek said in theory it could.

Airbnb shetland islands

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Already a supporter? We are a social enterprise. Tags Holiday Housing Islands. Holidaymakers seeking to vacation on Scottish islands can now book via a social-enterprise rival to Airbnb that reinvests profits into affordable housing and community projects. Browser is out-of-date Shetland News isn't fully functional with this version of. By using our service, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. A Tiree crofter has launched a booking platform for holiday homes on the Scottish Islands that reinvests into projects that support local communities. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further. Become a supporter of Shetland News Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone. Newsletters Subscribe to a selection of different newsletters from Shetland News, varying from breaking news delivered on the minute, to a weekly round-up of the opinion posts. People who buy from Isle20 will tend to be sympathetic to the issues of islands and their communities. Departing leader highlights achievements in office and denies fallout prompted resignation. A NEW website has been set up to give holiday accommodation providers in the Scottish islands an alternative to Airbnb — with the surplus income made by its operator due to go to small businesses and housing projects.

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With dramatic natural features, heritage, stunning coastlines and ancient treasures, this alluring archipelago of 70 isles is nothing short of enchanting. But with the short-term let sector showing no signs of abating, Meek is keen to do what she can to make the system better for island communities. Shetland News isn't fully functional with this version of. This is not something we can address solely by ourselves, but we are looking to dilute the crisis. People who buy from Isle20 will tend to be sympathetic to the issues of islands and their communities. A Tiree crofter has launched a booking platform for holiday homes on the Scottish Islands that reinvests into projects that support local communities. He is also the author of the popular online guide Slow Wight. Already a supporter? Brevik hotel plans make way for housing. By using our service, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Escape to a wild archipelago at the crossroads of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, where the drama of the landscape outdoes any action seen in the eponymous TV crime series. Meek is keen to stress that IsleHoliday is not anti-tourism. Our guide looks at a selection of Scotland's most beautiful islands including Skye, Mull, Harris and Lewis, with advice on how to get there and the best things to do.