Connie Lovell, chief executive of the Mount Stuart Trust, said applications for membership would be carefully considered.

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The Mount Stuart Trust owns 28, 000 acres (11, 331ha) on the Isle of Bute.

BBC: Mount Stuart on Bute

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

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The fact that Mount Stuart is a significant tourist destination delivering benefit to the island year in, year out, is not acknowledged.

BBC: Mount Stuart on Bute

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.

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At the time the Mount Stuart Trust said it would consider the membership applications, but added its regret that the good work it had done in the area had not been recognised.

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The board will continue to engage in that debate in a constructive way whilst acting in the best interests of the charity in fulfilling its primary purpose, the preservation of Mount Stuart for the public.

BBC: Mount Stuart on Bute