A meeting was held in the Borgue Public Hall on 19th November 2025 to see if there is local support for a community buyout of the Borgue Hotel. Click on the image below to download the poster about the initial meeting.
The meeting was well attended and there was a lot of support for the idea of community ownership of the Borgue Hotel. Here is the follow-up message from Angela Metcalfe:
Thank you so much for attending last night’s meeting and for your interest in the proposed community buyout of the Borgue Hotel. It was fantastic to see so many people come together with such enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to the future of Borgue.
Your presence and support mark an important first step in what we hope will be a transformative journey for Borgue. As outlined, we have formed a small committee and are exploring funding options including grants, a community share offer, and crowdfunding. The idea of a community-owned pub is no longer just a dream—it’s a proven model across Scotland and the UK, and we believe Borgue has the heart and determination to make it happen.
We’ll be sharing updates soon on how to get involved further, including joining the proposed Community Benefit Society and contributing ideas, skills, or support. For now, thank you again for showing up and helping us get this off the ground.
Warm regards,
Angela Metcalfe (on behalf of the Borgue Community Benefit Society)
Email address: borguecommunitybenefitsociety@gmail.com
Web site: www.borgue.org/cbs
Plunkett UK is a national charity which supports people in rural areas to set up and run a wide range of businesses in community ownership.
