The Machair - Population Demographics

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POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS

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The latest figures show that the population in the Western Isles is falling faster and ageing faster than any other area in Scotland.

This could cause problems for the management of machair in the future because its conservation and landscape value is dependent upon active land use and management by crofters.

Map of population change in Scotland

Related topics: Crofting lifestyle | crofting management