Aerial view of a coastal area with a small pier extending into clear water. There's a building and several scattered structures on rocky terrain, surrounded by sparse vegetation and a winding road.

Ulva

Argyll, Scotland

2018 — 2019

Client North West Mull Community Woodland Company

Housing

Supported by Moxon Architects Ltd, North West Mull Comminity Woodland Company (NWMCWC) led a community buy-out of the island of Ulva which successfully completed in summer 2018.

The purchase has brought the island back into the hands of the community with the vision to provide sustainable benefits including the regeneration of the island in the short, medium and long term. One of the principal aims of the client is the repopulation of the island ensuring community ownership delivers benefits for the wider North West Mull area as well as the island itself with a focus on re-invigorating the economy and social fabric of the island.

Satellite view of a rugged, rocky island with jagged coastlines surrounded by dark blue water. Various shades of gray, brown, and green indicate different terrains and vegetation areas. Smaller landmasses are visible nearby in the water.

‘During our community buyout of Ulva, Moxon Architects provided pro bono designs and Building Warrant drawings for renovating six houses. This supported our Scottish Land Fund application and, after the June 2018 purchase, kick-started renovations. It also fed into Ulva’s Masterplan, approved in August 2020.’

Colin Morrison, Chairman, NWMCWC Ltd.