The Applecross Trust owns 61, 000 acres (24, 685ha) of the Applecross peninsula in Wester Ross.

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In the newly-released statement, the Applecross Trust said it was concerned the campaign was politically motivated.

BBC: Community bids for Applecross Trust rejected

Andy Wightman, of Land Action Scotland, described the community of Applecross as fragile and vulnerable.

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The Applecross Trust is run by six landowners who do not live on the 61, 000 acres (24, 685ha) they own.

BBC: Charles Kennedy criticises Applecross Trust decision

Land Action Scotland said that if successful, the move would see the Applecross and Mount Stuart trusts placed into community control.

BBC: Mount Stuart on Bute

The campaign group said that if successful, the move would place 61, 000 acres (24, 685ha) of the Applecross peninsula into community control.

BBC: Community bids for Applecross Trust rejected

Land Action Scotland sought membership of Applecross Trust and Mount Stuart Trust, which owns 28, 000 acres (11, 331ha) on the Isle of Bute, in September.

BBC: Community bids for Applecross Trust rejected

Biz Campbell, Highland councillor for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh, said the bypass served communities in Lochcarron, Kishorn, Shieldaig, Applecross and also Skye and Lochalsh.

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Land Action Scotland had sought membership of the Applecross Trust.

BBC: Community bids for Applecross Trust rejected

Land Action Scotland - a new network of land rights activists - has been gathering support to its efforts to give people living in Applecross and Bute a greater say on the charitable trusts that own the land.

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