Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, has yesterday (Tuesday) opened the new Community Shop on the Isle of Canna.

Commenting on this, Mr Thompson said: “I was delighted to be asked to come to Canna and open the new Community Shop and meet with members of the local community.  The Isle of Canna Community Development Trust has worked very hard to get the shop open and I hope that the Community can take ownershop from the National Trust.

“I am happy that the Development Trust are looking to the future regeneration of the Island community. I understand that they have 5 year development plan in place and with membership of the Development Trust Association Scotland they are moving forward as a community and have high hopes for the future of the Island.

“It is also a real pleasure to welcome Gordon and Denise Guthrie and their 4 children to the Island.  This now takes the Island’s population up to 19.  I wish them all the best for their future on Canna.”