 There is valued common grazing land on the site of the old course |
Crofters have said they are not opposed to the restoration of an island golf course designed by the legendary golfer Old Tom Morris in 1892. The Crofters Commission held a meeting on the planned revamp of the Askernish course in South Uist on Wednesday.
There were fears it would mean losing rich common grazing land.
The commission said crofters are not against the plan, but want to "iron out" some legal points concerning their common grazing rights.
Following a visit to Askernish by experts last December, a bid was launched to restore the Western Isles' nine-hole links course to 18 holes.
The commission takes a neutral stance on the proposal, but said there could be economic benefits.
A spokesman for the Crofters Commission said: "It was an excellent meeting and managed to answer all the questions on the regulatory side.
"The crofters are not against the development at all."
She said crofters intend to meet with South Uist Estate to "iron out" legal matters regarding their rights to common grazing land where the nine lost holes would be restored.
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