Islanders take over Carloway Estate on Isle of Lewis Published duration 1 May 2015

The residents of Carloway Estate on Lewis have officially taken control of 11,400 acres (4,600 ha) of land where they live and work.

Residents voted by 254 to 86 in favour of the buyout in a postal ballot held last year. There was a turnout of 67.6%.

The ballot was the first time 16 and 17-year-olds were allowed to vote on plans for a community buyout.

The family that owned the estate were willing to sell it.

The ancient Callanish Stones stand on the land. The site is managed by Historic Scotland.