Rob Millar is a final-year Geography student at the University of Glasgow, researching how second homes are affecting housing and community life in rural Scotland. Borgue is one of the communities he’s hoping to learn about. He has a few questions below to evaluate the impact of second homes in the area.
Please provide short written answers to any of these questions. A few sentences each is plenty. Please email the results to: 2894713m@student.gla.ac.uk
1. How much of an issue are second homes and holiday lets in Borgue?
2. How has the community changed over the past 10 years or so?
3. Do local people, especially younger people and families, find it hard to buy or rent here?
4. How do second homes affect community life, for example local services, schools, or how quiet it is out of season?
5. Do you feel the council and Scottish Government are doing enough, and what would help?
I’d also be very grateful if you could share the attached information sheet with any residents who might like to take part, or mention the project at your next meeting.
Taking part is voluntary and anonymised, and you can withdraw at any time. By replying with answers, you’re agreeing to take part on the terms in the information sheet. My supervisor is Dr Cheryl McGeachan (Cheryl.McGeachan@glasgow.ac.uk) if you have any questions about the project.
Thank you for your time,
Rob Millar
School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow