NOTICE TO EXEMPT LAND FROM ACCESS RIGHTS

Notice is hereby given under section 11(9) of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”) that on 6^th May 2025, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar granted an Order to exempt the following land from the access rights which would otherwise be exercisable in respect of that land by virtue of Part 1 of the Act:

Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, grid reference NB419331. 

Applicant name: Hebridean Celtic Festival.

Reason for exemption: The holding of the HebCelt Festival, an event and licensed venue for three days of which an entry fee is to be levied and safety measures shall be required to be put in place during this period and the surrounding period.

Period of exemption: Tuesday 15^th July 2025 to Saturday 19^th July 2025.

A copy of the Orders and relative plans may be viewed at Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS1 2BW between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. They are also available for online viewing at our website www.cne-siar.gov.uk and from  HebCelt Festival HERE