A Day to Remember at Glenuig Inn

Wednesday 6th August was no ordinary day in Glenuig. The Inn flung its doors open and the village responded in style. Locals, shareholders, and supporters from near and far turned up to celebrate an incredible milestone in the journey to bring the much-loved Glenuig Inn into community ownership.

The kitchen team went all out. Visitors tucked into a spread of free nibbles that could have graced a fine dining menu: salmon gravadlax, handcrafted canapés, and even signature celebratory cocktails. There was no danger of anyone going hungry or thirsty.

Music floated through the air all afternoon, starting with the smooth sounds of West Highland Jazz. Then came the open traditional music session!

Among the crowd was Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, who sat down with the Glenuig Community Inn Benefit Society committee to chat about the future of the Inn and plans for the wider area.

She even left sporting a Glenuig Community Inn hoodie, which we like to think is now her go-to workwear for important government business.

The event also drew local councillors Andrew Baxter, Sarah Fanet, and Kate Willis. In a moment of true community spirit, Sarah Fanet picked up an instrument and joined the trad

session later in the day.

Kate Forbes MSP said:

“I was delighted to attend the recent open day at the Glenuig Community Inn (GCI) to celebrate the community buyout of the Inn.

There was a real buzz amongst those in attendance and it was hugely encouraging to chat with members of the GCI committee about their plans for the Inn and the wider community.

I experienced true Highland hospitality and was treated to some samples from their delicious menu!

I would strongly recommend anyone visiting the area to drop by the Inn and I wish the community every success moving forward.”

The Inn was buzzing all day, with a great turnout and generous donations keeping momentum going.

Thanks to extraordinary community backing, including a Scottish Land Fund grant, the funds to buy the Inn are now secured. The committee is still aiming to raise a final £25,000 to help cover ongoing costs, essential maintenance, and improvements to keep the Inn thriving for years to come.

Chair Helen MacRae summed it up perfectly:

“This isn’t just about saving a pub. It’s about building something rooted in community spirit. The atmosphere on Wednesday really showed that - people coming together, celebrating what we can achieve when we all work together, and looking ahead to what we can do next.”

The Glenuig Community Inn Benefit Society is now focused on long-term sustainability, with future plans driven by the same collective spirit that brought them this far.

While the share offer has now closed, it is not too late to be part of the story. Donations are still welcome online.

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