Willie McSporran

Willie McSporran MBE is the former chair of the Hebridean Isle of Gigha's Heritage Trust.[1][2] In 2002 the trust raised £4 million for the purchase of the island, which is now managed by its population of 110.[3][4]

His brother is Seamus McSporran.[4] In 2011 BBC Radio nan Gàidheal made a two-part series of the brothers making a trip around their home island.[5]

References

  1. ^ Bowcott, Owen (29 June 2005). "Wind galore: Faith, Hope and Charity add to Scottish island's coffers". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  2. ^ Cowing, Emma (13 March 2012). "The island of Gigha: A community under threat". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Islanders win battle for Gigha". BBC News. 30 October 2001. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  4. ^ a b Obituaries, Telegraph (28 February 2026). "Seamas McSporran, pillar of the Isle of Gigha who held a record number of jobs from postman to undertaker" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  5. ^ "BBC Radio nan Gàidheal - Giogha, Episode 1". BBC.
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