TWO Scottish island communities are to benefit from almost £1 million of lottery funding to improve life in remote areas.
Jura and Lewis will receive £887,905 under Big Lottery Fund Scotland's Growing Community Assets programme which encourages community acquisitions.
The Isle of Jura Development Trust will use their £653,225 to redevelop the only convenience store and post office on the island.
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