Moray SNP News

LOCHHEAD WELCOMES LAND FUND CASH FOR LEANCHOIL TRUST

Moray MSP Richard Lochhead has welcomed the announcement that the Leanchoil Trust has secured £440,500 from the Scottish Land Fund to acquire the old Leanchoil Hospital and its grounds.

Commenting Mr Lochhead said:

“I’m thrilled that the Leanchoil Trust have secured this significant grant from the Scottish Land Fund, allowing them to purchase the much loved Leanchoil Hospital and to move forward with plans to bring the site back to life and to once again serve the local community.

“Having met the Trust earlier this year for an update on their plans I know how hard they’ve worked to get to this point and the Trustees will be over the moon at having secured this cash.

“This is just the latest example of the Scottish Land Fund – set up by the Scottish Government – empowering organisations in Moray to take ownership of important assets and run them for the benefit of the local community. I’m excited to see plans for Leanchoil Hospital progress in the months and years ahead.”