A number of offers have been made to buy the derelict, publicly-owned Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum.
Owned by Scotland’s nature agency, NatureScot, the Victorian-era former hunting lodge was put back on the market last August for offers over £750, 000 after a previous potential sale fell through.
In 2023 businessman Jeremy Hosking withdrew his bid, blaming Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater for his decision and describing the sales process as "horrible".
Ms Slater, who was biodiversity minister at the time, had put the sale on hold after Isle of Rum Community Trust raised concerns over what it said was a lack of information on what was planned for the building.
In May last year, the Scottish government said new research suggested most of Rum’s 22 islanders support trying to sell it again.
Selling agents, Savills set a closing date of April 9 and are now assessing the offers received.
A NatureScot spokesperson said: "Kinloch Castle was advertised on the open market in August last year and we had a good response with numerous viewings.
"In considering prospective buyers, we will be taking into account not just the financial offer but also the planned use for the castle and how its future will contribute to the nature, sustainability, community and economy of Rum.
"We have been keeping residents informed of progress and as soon as we have something substantive to share, we will provide an update."
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